Exposing the IWSC, OSWAS and more
You’ve seen the gold medals and shiny stickers plastered on whisky bottles… but how much do those awards really matter?
Join me as we dive deep into the truth behind whisky awards covering the International Wine and Spirits competition (IWSC) , World Whiskies Awards, and San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Also covering the Online Scotch Whisky Awards as they just announced the OSWA nominations for 2025.
Exploring how judging really works, how much distilleries pay to enter, and why big brands often dominate. Plus a behind the scenes look of being at one of the largest whisky award ceremonies.
Along the way, we’ll talk about bias, marketing, and whether awards actually reflect whisky quality, or just help sell bottles faster.
Thanks to @FirstPhilWhisky for letting me join him on this experience!
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