World Drinks Awards

Round one judging of the World Drinks Awards World Whiskies USA is underway this morning at the Brindiamo penthouse in Bardstown, Kentucky!

What an amazing first round of tastings for the World Whiskies Awards 2025 here in Norwich! Huge thanks to our incredible panel of judges for their expertise and dedication, and of course, a big shoutout to all the entrants for sharing their fantastic whiskies with us. 🥃✨ We’ve captured some great moments—check out the full gallery here https://lnkd.in/gWD_kQMJ. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey to find the best whiskies of 2025! Sponsors: Brindiamo, Glencairn Crystal Studio Ltd, Larkfire, Rankin Brothers & Sons, Kavalan Single Malt Whisky, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, IPL Packaging, McLaren Packaging, Blue Box Design Ltd, Kentucky Bourbon Festival Inc, Amorim Top Series, S.A., Buffalo Trace Distillery, Sarten Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş. #WorldWhiskiesAwards #WhiskyTastings #WWA2025 #WhiskyJudging #WhiskyCommunity

🥃 Tastings are underway for the World Whiskies Awards 2025!🥃 For the opening session of the first round of tastings, more than 800 whiskies were sampled by judges from all over the world. The event took place in The Great Hospital, a stunning and historic location in the heart of Norwich, UK. We spoke to several judges and asked for their thoughts on the tasting experience and why they think brands should enter the World Whiskies Awards. Read the full story below! 👇

Snapshots from France!✨ We’re are excited to share some amazing photos from our World Drinks Awards events held last week at the iconic Eiffel Tower. 🗼🍷 It was an unforgettable evening celebrating the best in French whiskies and gins, and we want to extend a huge thank you to our French colleagues for putting on such a fantastic event. 🙌 Congratulations to all the winners! 🏆 Your products have made it through to the next stage and will be competing against the finest entries from around the globe in 2025. Best of luck as you move forward! ✨ #WorldDrinksAwards #FrenchSpirits #GlobalCompetition

The World Whiskies Awards Tasting Season Has Begun! 🥃✨ Yesterday marked the start of our tasting sessions in Norwich, where our esteemed judges have kicked off the exciting (and challenging!) task of evaluating over 1,000 whiskies from around the globe. With two more days to go, the competition is fierce, and the variety of entries keeps surprising us! 🌍🥃 A massive thank you to all the distilleries who have sent in such remarkable new products. The value of our awards comes from the fact that each product is competing with a vast number of high-quality spirits—making each accolade truly meaningful. Take a peek behind the scenes, and stay tuned for more photos from the tasting room! 📸✨ All images by Tile Media #WorldWhiskiesAwards #TastingSeason

🏆 Hear from our past winners: Spitzmund Gin Zahlung and Residentas Rum🏆 Find out how both these award-winning brands have changed since their win at the World Drinks Awards and why they feel entering is advantageous for up-and-coming drinks producers. Read the full story to learn more! 👇

🎉𝗔 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀! 🥃✨ Last Friday we announce the winners of the World Whiskies Awards and World Gin Awards for France! On September 27, 2024, we kicked off the 2025 World Drinks Awards season with a spectacular gala at the stunning Gustave Eiffel Lounge in the iconic Eiffel Tower. During this unforgettable evening, we celebrated the outstanding entries from both awards. The medal and country winners for the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 were unveiled, and these exceptional spirits will now compete against top entries from other countries. For the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, we revealed the medallists and category winners from France, who will advance to the next judging round to determine the French Country Winners. These winners will have the chance to compete on the global stage for the title of the World’s Best in their categories. Congratulations to all our winners! Your dedication to excellence is truly inspiring. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated judging panel, global collaborators, and every entrant who showcased their remarkable products. 👉 Tap the link to view our full press release and discover all the winners! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3N3LuFC

We’re hosting 3 online sessions for the World Gin Awards tomorrow, Thursday, 26 September, where you can get expert insights from Chair of Judges David T. Smith and our Awards Team. This is your chance to ask questions about the awards process, shipping, tasting procedures, and more! 🕒 Session times (London time): 8:00 AM https://lnkd.in/gjqgaDaU Meeting ID: 849 2221 5769 Passcode: 292200 11:00 AM https://lnkd.in/gvmt5gYr Meeting ID: 844 4151 4856 Passcode: 375652 3:00 PM https://lnkd.in/g2CbYAzR Meeting ID: 830 6538 0127 Passcode: 023456 💡 Why join? - Gain exclusive insights from our experts on the judging process, products, and the World Gin Awards. - Get answers to your questions about the entry process, shipping, and other key details. - Learn how to maximise your participation in the competition. Simply click on the session time you’d like to join and enter the relevant Meeting ID and Passcode. We look forward to seeing you there! #WorldGinAwards #GinAwards #Q&A #GinQA

🚨 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿! 🚨 If you thought you missed your chance, we’ve got you covered! 📝✨ You now have extra time to enter your gin into the 2025 competition. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 for a shot at global recognition. 🌍🍸 Don’t wait too long—this is your final opportunity! ENTER NOW 🔗https://lnkd.in/dZ_GJv_T 📅 And don’t forget, our Q&A calls are happening tomorrow! Check out our previous posts for all the details. #WorldGinAwards #GinAwards #ExtendedDeadline #EnterNow

🌟 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓦𝓱𝓲𝓼𝓴𝔂 𝓗𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓮𝓼!🌟 The 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 are ready to celebrate the people and places behind the magic of whisky! Whether you're a dedicated individual, an inspiring team, or a legendary distillery, it’s your time to shine. 🏆 Why enter? You’ll have a chance to be recognised at one of the most prestigious events in the whisky world, honouring those who make the industry what it is today. 📅 Deadline: Submit your entries by Monday 21 October. Do you have what it takes to be an Icon? Let us celebrate your success! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dZ_GJv_T