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
Why enter the International Spirits Challenge 2012?
The International Spirits Challenge is home to some of the finest palates in the world. Each of our judges must have demonstrated their skill and knowledge in spirits before joining a specialist panel. Our judges are truly international and representative of the industry: they consist of the most respected leaders in the business and include master blenders, master distillers, importers, distributors, buyers, consultants, journalists, authors and independent experts.
Benefits of Entering
The ISC medal is an internationally recognised symbol of quality. Winning an ISC medal is an outstanding achievement and underlines a producer’s commitment to quality and innovation through the spirit, design and marketing.
The International Spirits Challenge is committed to helping brands promote their competition success and offers continuous support for winners including the following:
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Exclusive results editorials in six issues of Drinks International
magazine plus the annual full results brochure
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Exposure on the ISC website with direct links to producers
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Free high resolution artwork of medals is available to all winners
for point of sale materials and promotions
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Feedback for all medallists. Tasting notes and judges notes are
supplied to entrants to help support their medal success
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Showcase tastings, product placements at the ISC Awards Dinner
and exhibitions
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Promotion through awards presentation at the ISC Awards Dinner
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ISC brand profile at key international trade shows
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Retail promotions
The ISC Promise
All Gold and Trophy winners will be guaranteed to receive tasting notes, judges comments, high resolution medals and coverage on the ISC website and a free product placement at the ISC awards dinner, plus discounted table sales.
rewarding quality, celebrating excellence
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