1、001 COVER ISC 2023v2.indd 1001 COVER ISC 2023v2.indd 131/08/2023 14:5631/08/2023 14:56October 2023|3INTRODUCTIONThe International Spirits Challenge is an institution.Founded in 1995 its fast approaching its 30th birthday and with thousands of products entered into the competition its never been heal

2、thier.To celebrate the very best in class,the producers of the worlds finest spirits were invited back to One Great George Street in central London to celebrate the trophy winners for 2023.In total,33 trophies were presented in the tasting awards,plus a further five in the design and packaging and s

3、pirits tourism sections.This year both vodka and Scotch whisky won four trophies each,which is more than any other category in the competition,closely followed by rum,liqueurs and pre-mixed drinks on three a piece.Particular congratulations must go to The Yamazaki 25,which has claimed the Supreme Ch

4、ampion Spirit this year and has risen above the exceptional selection of trophy winners to become the star of the show.Shay WaterworthEditor,Drinks InternationalPRODUCER OF THE YEAR 4RECOGNITION AWARDS 8GIN 10SCOTCH WHISKY 14AMERICAN WHISKEY 26IRISH WHISKEY 28JAPANESE WHISKY 30WORLD WHISKIES 33BRAND

5、Y 35COGNAC 37ARMAGNAC,GRAPPA,PISCO&CALVADOS 38TEQUILA 40MEZCAL 41VODKA 42BAIJIU 44SHOCHU 45AQUAVIT 46WORLD SPIRITS 47RUM 48LIQUEURS 52PRE-MIXED DRINKS 55LOW OR NO ALCOHOL SPIRITS 58DESIGN&PACKAGING 60SPIRITS TOURISM 63The ISC a celebration of excellenceCONTENTSEDITORSHAY WATERWORTHREPORTER&EDITORIAL

6、 RESEARCHERELEANOR YATESPRODUCTION EDITORJAQ BAYLESART DIRECTORCHRISTINE FREEMANchristine.freemanagilemedia.co.ukART EDITORJAMES DOWNjames.downagilemedia.co.ukPUBLISHERJUSTIN SMITHEVENT ACCOUNT MANAGERRICK BEAUMONTEVENT ACCOUNT MANAGERJO MORLEYEVENT ACCOUNT MANAGERALEX FRANCZAKalex.franczakagilemedi