International award for Northern Irish Shortcross Gin
Northern Ireland's Shortcross small batch gin has gained a silver
award in the International Wine and Spirit Competition, the most
prestigious challenge in the industry.
Shortcross, developed by Rademon Drinks, a craft distillery based atCrossgar in county Down, is Northern Ireland's only gin.
The craft distillery was established in 2012 by husband and wife
team David and Fiona Boyd-Armstrong to develop a new style of gin
that features botanical ingredients grown on the Rademon estate.
Master distiller David Boyd-Armstrong, commenting on the latest
award, says: "This is another marvellous endorsement of the distinctive style and flavour of our unique gin. It will help us as we seek to achieve our objective of growing sales outside Northern Ireland."
Established in 1969, the International Wine & Spirit Competition
(IWSC) was the first competition of its kind, set up to seek out,
reward and promote the world's best wines, spirits and liqueurs.
Now in its 46th year, the IWSC's relentless pursuit of excellence
underpins every aspect of the competition today.
What sets the IWSC apart is the formidable reputation of its judgingprocess. Judging panels of carefully selected industry experts
comprise Masters of Wine, buyers, sommeliers, WSET qualified
educators and respected wine journalists.
Every single wine and spirit is assessed on its own merits within
the context of its class.
Currently receiving entries from around 90 countries, the IWSC is
truly international in its reach and recognition.
Partners around the world work throughout the year to drive
awareness and promote winners to both trade and consumer audiences.
With 46 years heritage, an IWSC Award is recognised internationally as a badge of quality.
award in the International Wine and Spirit Competition, the most
prestigious challenge in the industry.
Shortcross, developed by Rademon Drinks, a craft distillery based atCrossgar in county Down, is Northern Ireland's only gin.
The craft distillery was established in 2012 by husband and wife
team David and Fiona Boyd-Armstrong to develop a new style of gin
that features botanical ingredients grown on the Rademon estate.
Master distiller David Boyd-Armstrong, commenting on the latest
award, says: "This is another marvellous endorsement of the distinctive style and flavour of our unique gin. It will help us as we seek to achieve our objective of growing sales outside Northern Ireland."
Established in 1969, the International Wine & Spirit Competition
(IWSC) was the first competition of its kind, set up to seek out,
reward and promote the world's best wines, spirits and liqueurs.
Now in its 46th year, the IWSC's relentless pursuit of excellence
underpins every aspect of the competition today.
What sets the IWSC apart is the formidable reputation of its judgingprocess. Judging panels of carefully selected industry experts
comprise Masters of Wine, buyers, sommeliers, WSET qualified
educators and respected wine journalists.
Every single wine and spirit is assessed on its own merits within
the context of its class.
Currently receiving entries from around 90 countries, the IWSC is
truly international in its reach and recognition.
Partners around the world work throughout the year to drive
awareness and promote winners to both trade and consumer audiences.
With 46 years heritage, an IWSC Award is recognised internationally as a badge of quality.