International Spirits Challenge 2012

Rewarding quality, celebrating excellence

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

FEB 24 Gin & Liqueurs 24 February

MAR 23 Vodka, Tequila & White Spirits 23 March

APR 20 Whiskies 20 April

APR 20 Rum20 April

MAY 18 Brandies 18 May

JUN 08 Design & Packaging 08 June

JUN 08 Marketing 08 June

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Shipping Information

Shipping can be arranged either through a UK distributor or you can make arrangements independently.

How many bottles should I send?

TWO bottles must be submitted for each entry (based on 75cl. If volume is less, please send an additional bottle). If entering the Design & Packaging category, please send in THREE bottles. Bottles will not be returned.

Gold medallists and Trophy winners may be asked to supply further samples for the ISC Awards Dinner in October .

UK Duty Stamps

Entrants are responsible for all charges relating to UK duties, taxes and clearance (this is not included in the entry fee). These are payable even though the samples are not for commercial use.

The Commissioners of HMR&C require evidence of payment of duties and VAT as enshrined in The Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 and enforced by The Customs & Excise Management Act 1979. Procedures to achieve this are stipulated in the Customs Tariff and Public Notices covering alcoholic products. It is an offence to avoid the payment of these taxes on samples. Further guidance may be obtained from the HMR&C National Advice Service - telephone 08450 109 000.

If you are sending samples via a carrier please be aware that UK law requires that any spirituous beverage of an alcoholic strength of 30% or more in containers holding 35 centilitres or more for consumption within the UK bears a duty stamp. This regulation applies to samples with the same force as to commercial consignments of such products.

New for 2012, entrants will have the option to purchase UK Duty stamps online during the order process. The cost to purchase UK Duty Stamps though the International Spirits Challenge is £20 per bottle. This will cover UK duty and taxes, plus storage and logistics. Please note that entrants are required to send two bottles per entry.

If you wish to speak to us about any of the above, please call Russell Dodd, International Spirits Challenge on +44 (0)1293 590 052.

Where do I send my samples?

Please ensure all deliveries are clearly labelled with the name of the submitter and 'International Spirits Challenge 2012'.

If you already have UK Duty Stamps, samples should be sent to:

International Spirits Challenge 2012, Agile Media, Zurich House, East Park, Crawley West Sussex, RH10 6AS, United Kingdom

Tel: Monica Tapias +44 (0) 1293 590050 or email: monica.tapias@drinksint.com

If you wish to purchase UK Duty Stamps online:

All bottles should be accompanied by a pro forma invoice with a nominal value of £1 per bottle and the statement 'for tasting purposes only, not for resale'. This is for the purpose of paying UK VAT .

Send samples to:

London City Bond, Vinotheque Derby Turn, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1RY

Tel: 01375 853 777 Fax: 01283 512 578

Please adhere to the deadlines stated in 'Important Dates' and on your entry form. Late entries may not be accepted.

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