Marks and Spencer's was delighted to be involved with the International Spirits Challenge this year. To have our products endorsed by this recognised competition reaffirms the hard work we have put in, to expand and diversify our range. By participating in these awards we have increased awareness of the quality of our spirits range both within the trade and also to consumers.
Emma Dawson, Wine & Spirits Buyer, Marks & Spencer Group plc
We are delighted to receive recognition from such a respected and independent industry body as the International Spirits Challenge. The quality of the panel means that this award is of great significance to us, and we are honoured to have received it for a third consecutive year, reflecting our commitment to our range, our products, our suppliers and to our customers...
Anne Jones Wines, Beers and Spirits Buying Team Waitrose Ltd
Quality is our No. 1 priority and we are delighted with the Sierra results from the ISC. Not only does this endorse our own views but it also provides an independent reference point for our customers and consumers which we can use beneficially in our Brand communications strategy...
Bill Oddy Managing Director of Sierra Tequila UK Distributor, The Drinks Company Ltd
The Whisky Exchange is delighted to have won the ISC's Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year– although we have been honoured with several awards in recent years we are particularly proud of this one as we were nominated and voted for independently by the industry rather than entering ourselves. To win this coveted title twice in three years is very special...
Tim Forbes The Whisky Exchange
Winning an ISC award for our whisky has great value because it's the only authentic "Spirits" competition. The judges are real specialists...
Kazuyuki Takayama, European Brand Manager, Suntory
KWV has participated in the International Spirits Challenge for many years, as our company believes that it offers an objective, credible and highly competitive platform by which KWV benchmarks its products, and is recognised for its quality...
Hymli Krige, Communications Director, KWV South Africa Ltd
We were very honoured to pick up two Trophies this year and received numerous new business references as a direct result, as well as congratulations from clients...
Kevin Shaw, Managing Director, Stranger & Stranger
I am proud to have worked with the International Spirits Challenge for many years, particularly when I am judging alongside the most dedicated "Master Blenders" of the World. Therefore I know that every spirit sample evaluated receives the highest scrutiny possible which not only reflects the success of the competition but more importantly benefits the consumer...
Richard Paterson, Master Blender, Whyte & Mackay Ltd
Entry Deadlines
JAN
25
Gin & Genever, Liqueurs
FEB
22
Vodka, White Spirits, Tequila & Mezcal, Anise Spirits
MAR 22
Scotch Whisky, World Whiskies
APR 19
Rum, Cachaça, Brandy & Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados, Pisco, Grappa
MAY10
Design & Packaging, Marketing
Entry Deadlines & Diary Dates
Diary Dates 2013
| Category |
Entry Deadlines |
Bottle Delivery Dates |
| Gin & Genever |
25th January |
4th February |
| Liqueurs |
25th January |
4th February |
| Anise Spirits |
22nd February |
4th February |
| Vodka |
22nd February |
1st March |
| White Spirits |
22nd February |
1st March |
| Tequila & Mezcal |
22nd February |
1st March |
| Scotch Whisky |
22nd March |
1st April |
| World Whiskies |
22nd March |
1st April |
| Rum, Cachaça, Brandy, Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados, Pisco, Grappa |
19th April |
29th April |
| Design & Packaging |
10th May |
20th May |
| Marketing |
10th May |
20th May |
Results Timetable
Full results will be released at various points in the year through the ISC website and in Drinks International Magazine. Full results will be posted as follows:
| Results coverage on the ISC Website |
| White Spirits |
15th April |
| Brown Spirits |
10th June |
| Design & Packaging |
10th June |
| Marketing Awards |
17th July |
| Trophies and Special Awards |
17th July |
| Results Coverage in Drinks International Magazine |
| May |
White Spirits Results |
| June |
Brown Spirits Results |
| July |
Design & Packaging Results |
| August |
ISC full results brochure including Marketing Awards. |
| September |
ISC Awards Dinner review and trophy coverage. |
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