Testimonials
"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.
"G & J Greenalls have been involved with the International Spirits Challenge for many years now. We are always honoured to receive awards as a sign of recognition from our Industry peers - not only for our own brands but also those products that we produce on behalf of our other customers"
Joanne Moore
Master Distiller G&J Greenalls.
"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
“Winning an ISC award for our whisky has great value because it’s the only authentic “Spirits” competition. The judges are real specialists who are well-known and admirable. We strive to produce even better quality whisky year by year to get our whisky rewarded by the ISC.”
Kazuyuki Takayama
European Brand Manager, Suntory
“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 Design Agency
“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
