Why the IWSC?
View all testimonials" Wine awards are super important. You’re judged at a similar level to other wines and to come out on top means that people trust what you’re doing. "
Tamara Roberts / Ridgeview Wine Estate, UK / IWSC President 2020
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An IWSC accolade is one of the key pieces of getting your name out there, to actually tell people not only that you exist but also that you have quality, that you are a great product.
Billy Abbott / The Whisky Exchange / 2022 Spirits Communicator of the Year, shortlist
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Some of the most discerning and demanding palates in the spirits industry can be found at the IWSC’s judging sessions, so achieving any kind of medal is no mean feat!
"Guy Hodcroft / Bordeaux Index / Judge
" One of the biggest successes we can point to off the back of our IWSC awards, are the largescale customers we have won as a direct result of the award. "
John Hall / Trevethan Distillery / 2021 UK Gin Producer Trophy
"In a competition where the bar is high – the IWSC wine judging process is fair but demanding so achieving a medal is meaningful."
Rebecca Palmer / Corney & Barrow / Judge
Who we are
The IWSC is more than a competition. It is a global wine and spirits community, focused on people and expertise.
Our mission is to champion the best wine and spirits from around the world by taking a personal approach to our partners’ needs. We offer comprehensive business support via our network of world-class experts and aim to bring this global community together to share insights and help each other grow.
We don’t just champion award winners. We seek out undiscovered talent and help partners – large and small – reach ambitious targets and achieve their goals.
Competition. Connection. Community. Since 1969
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IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One
Inspiring, eye-opening and energising. That’s how one judge described their experience on the opening day of IWSC wine judging in Austria.
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IWSC 2025 Results: A Stellar Year for the Alternative Drinks Category
Today, Wednesday 28th May, sees the results of the IWSC’s Alternative Drinks categories released to the public. Thie 2025 winners come from 36 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas with one rare 99 point gold medal awarded.
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Three Years, One Standard: The IWSC returns to Western Australia for our next Global Judging event
The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Western Australia in partnership with Margaret River Wine.
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What makes a Gold medal-winning red wine?
Discover the IWSC 2025's Gold Medal winning red wines. Learn what our wine judging commitee members look for in a gold medal winning red during the judging sessions.
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The results are out! North American Whiskey and RTD Global Judging in Kentucky
Congratulations to all the Whiskey and RTD brands who have been awarded IWSC medals in this year's North American Whiskey and RTD in-stu judging in Kentucky.
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The 2025 results are out: IWSC Global Judging in Austria
Find out which wines led the pack athe the IWSC's third in-situ wine tasting event in Austria.
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Spirit news
Judges’ deliberations: IWSC judging in Kentucky comes to a close
As the second year of IWSC judging in Kentucky concludes, we look back on the week and speak with our judges to explore the trends that emerged and how they felt about the whiskies and RTDs they assessed.
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Spirit news
IWSC Spirits Awards 2025 Announced
This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka, liqueurs, aperitifs and digestifs. Just 3% achieved Gold Outstanding, while 12% were awarded Gold.
Continue readingWine news
IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One
Inspiring, eye-opening and energising. That’s how one judge described their experience on the opening day of IWSC wine judging in Austria.
Continue readingIWSC news
IWSC 2025 Results: A Stellar Year for the Alternative Drinks Category
Today, Wednesday 28th May, sees the results of the IWSC’s Alternative Drinks categories released to the public. Thie 2025 winners come from 36 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas with one rare 99 point gold medal awarded.
Continue readingWine news
Three Years, One Standard: The IWSC returns to Western Australia for our next Global Judging event
The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Western Australia in partnership with Margaret River Wine.
Continue readingWine news
What makes a Gold medal-winning red wine?
Discover the IWSC 2025's Gold Medal winning red wines. Learn what our wine judging commitee members look for in a gold medal winning red during the judging sessions.
Continue readingSpirit news
The results are out! North American Whiskey and RTD Global Judging in Kentucky
Congratulations to all the Whiskey and RTD brands who have been awarded IWSC medals in this year's North American Whiskey and RTD in-stu judging in Kentucky.
Continue readingWine news
The 2025 results are out: IWSC Global Judging in Austria
Find out which wines led the pack athe the IWSC's third in-situ wine tasting event in Austria.
Continue readingSpirit news
Judges’ deliberations: IWSC judging in Kentucky comes to a close
As the second year of IWSC judging in Kentucky concludes, we look back on the week and speak with our judges to explore the trends that emerged and how they felt about the whiskies and RTDs they assessed.
Continue readingSpirit news
IWSC Spirits Awards 2025 Announced
This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka, liqueurs, aperitifs and digestifs. Just 3% achieved Gold Outstanding, while 12% were awarded Gold.
Continue readingWine news
IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One
Inspiring, eye-opening and energising. That’s how one judge described their experience on the opening day of IWSC wine judging in Austria.
Continue readingIWSC news
IWSC 2025 Results: A Stellar Year for the Alternative Drinks Category
Today, Wednesday 28th May, sees the results of the IWSC’s Alternative Drinks categories released to the public. Thie 2025 winners come from 36 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas with one rare 99 point gold medal awarded.
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