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
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
Latest News
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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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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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Sweet and fortified wines have long been favourites among wine professionals - and the IWSC 2025 results showed exactly why.
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We are pleased to announce this year’s results from our Global Judging event in Turkey where judges praised a variety of wine styles and grape varieties.
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Sparkling wines dazzled at the IWSC 2025 London Judging, with 84% of entries earning medals. Entries came from 18 countries, demonstrating the diversity and dynamism of this global category.
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The IWSC's 2025 London Judging put the spotlight on two of the wine world's most expressive and fast-evolving categories: rosé and orange wines. Read on the find out which trends emerged.
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Whilst reds often take centre stage, we reveal which white wines captivated our judges, receiving the coverted IWSC gold medal.
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The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Western Australia in partnership with Margaret River Wine.
Continue readingWine news
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
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
Sweet and fortified wines have long been favourites among wine professionals - and the IWSC 2025 results showed exactly why.
Continue readingWine news
We are pleased to announce this year’s results from our Global Judging event in Turkey where judges praised a variety of wine styles and grape varieties.
Continue readingIWSC news
Sparkling wines dazzled at the IWSC 2025 London Judging, with 84% of entries earning medals. Entries came from 18 countries, demonstrating the diversity and dynamism of this global category.
Continue readingWine news
The IWSC's 2025 London Judging put the spotlight on two of the wine world's most expressive and fast-evolving categories: rosé and orange wines. Read on the find out which trends emerged.
Continue readingWine news
Whilst reds often take centre stage, we reveal which white wines captivated our judges, receiving the coverted IWSC gold medal.
Continue readingWine news
The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Western Australia in partnership with Margaret River Wine.
Continue readingWine news
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
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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