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Trophy Spirits Show @trophy_spirits

A competition which brings the formidable judging methodology of the Trophy Wine Show to the SA Spirits market, honouring excellence in the industry.

Joined March 2020
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Looking back at a whirlwind few weeks of judging for the Investec Trophy Spirits Show! πŸ₯ƒ From botanical gins to masterfully aged whiskies & brandies. The scores are officially locked. Watch this space – results coming soonπŸ†βœ¨
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Where the distiller’s art meets the rigour of science. ✨ The Investec Trophy Spirits Show is SA’s only competition dedicated exclusively to spirits and liqueurs. From boutique stills to iconic brands, we find the pinnacle of the craft. πŸ₯ƒ
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π—˜π—»π˜π—²π—Ώ π˜π—΅π—² π—œπ—»π˜ƒπ—²π˜€π˜π—²π—° π—§π—Ώπ—Όπ—½π—΅π˜† π—¦π—½π—Άπ—Ώπ—Άπ˜π˜€ π—¦π—΅π—Όπ˜„ π—‘π—Όπ˜„! Open to all producers & importers. The show scores & ranks all products across a series of categories, identifying the medallists & awarding a trophy to best-in-class submissions. Link in bio.πŸ”—
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π—˜π—»π˜π—Ώπ—Άπ—²π˜€ 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗡𝗲 π—œπ—»π˜ƒπ—²π˜€π˜π—²π—° π—§π—Ώπ—Όπ—½π—΅π˜† π—¦π—½π—Άπ—Ώπ—Άπ˜π˜€ π—¦π—΅π—Όπ˜„ π—°π—Ήπ—Όπ˜€π—² 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗢𝗹 – and this year, you only get one chance to be part of the 8th anniversary line‑up. Link in bioπŸ”— #InvestecTSS2026 #CelebrateExcellence
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Medals that move stock. πŸ… An Investec Trophy Spirits Show win doesn’t just look good – it sells. Winners see instant demand as buyers and collectors snap up top bottles fast. Entries close 10 April.
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Behind every Investec Trophy Spirits Show medal is a meticulous, blind judging process where only what’s in the glass counts. If you believe your spirit can stand up to that level of scrutiny, now’s the time to prove it. Enter now – link in bio.πŸ”—
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π—ͺπ—΅π˜† π—²π—»π˜π—²π—Ώ π˜π—΅π—² π—œπ—»π˜ƒπ—²π˜€π˜π—²π—° π—§π—Ώπ—Όπ—½π—΅π˜† π—¦π—½π—Άπ—Ώπ—Άπ˜π˜€ π—¦π—΅π—Όπ˜„? Because a medal carries real weight, winners get serious visibility (& sales) via Port2Port, & top‑scoring spirits land directly on the radar of buyers, media & collectors. Enter now – link in bio.
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The Investec Trophy Spirits Show is backed by exceptional partners – Norman Goodfellows, Port2Port, Aspiring Couriers and Riedel Glassware – all helping showcase SA’s finest spirits to the right audiences. Producers, this is your moment. Enter now – link in bio. #InvestecTSS2026
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The clock is ticking for the 2026 Investec Trophy Spirits Show. Entries close 10 April. If you craft brandy, whisky, gin, white spirits or aperitifs, this is your moment. Don’t let competitors take the spotlight. πŸ† Enter now - link in bio
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Chairman Spotlight: Michael Fridjhon – SA’s most widely consulted liquor authority, globally respected wine & spirits judge, Visiting Professor of Wine Business at UCT & founder/chairman of the Trophy Wine & Trophy Spirits Show. Enter now, link in bioπŸ”—
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Meet the overall spirit guru of the #InvestecTSS2026 Dave Gunns – co‑founder of Wild About Whisky, home to 1 600 whiskies and Africa’s first Ardbeg Embassy. A founding panellist and one of SA’s foremost spirits authorities. Enter now – link in bio. #CelebrateExcellence
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Meet the whisky heavyweights of the 2026 Investec Trophy Spirits Show: Jason McEvoy – CEO of Norman Goodfellows. Neil Paterson – WhiskyBrother co‑founder & global whisky trader. Andy Watts – Hall of Fame Master Distiller. Think your whisky can impress them? Enter now. Link in bio
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Meet the gin & white spirits panel of the #InvestecTSS2026: Dr Mare‑Loe Prinsloo – PhD chemist & Heineken research lead. Sean Gunns – founder of The Whisky Rebellion. Kresan Naidu – global white spirits authority. Think your product can impress them? Enter now – link in bio.πŸ”—
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Meet the Brandy Braintrust - 2026 Investec Trophy Spirits Show: Dr Winnie Bowman CWM – international judge. Pieter de Bod – 25 years, global trophies. Carla Weightman – sensory scientist with a PhD in flavour perception. Think your brandy can impress them? Enter - Link in bio
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The 2026 Investec Trophy Spirits Show spans 34 classes – from brandy & whisky to gin, rum, tequila, liqueurs, aperitifs & more. Whatever you craft, there’s a class for it. Enter now - link in bio. Entries close 10 April πŸ† #InvestecTSS2026 #CelebrateExcellence
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Entries now open for the π—œπ—»π˜ƒπ—²π˜€π˜π—²π—° π—§π—Ώπ—Όπ—½π—΅π˜† π—¦π—½π—Άπ—Ώπ—Άπ˜π˜€ π—¦π—΅π—Όπ˜„. Showcase your spirits across 34 classes - from bold whiskies & characterful brandies to vibrant gins & seductive aperitifs. Entries close 10 April. Link in Bio #InvestecTSS2026 #CelebrateExcellence
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John Skotnes, renowned artist, craftsman & jeweller, created the iconic trophies for the Trophy Wine Show & Trophy Spirits Show. Tragically, John passed away on 28 December. A profound loss to his family, friends & SA’s creative community. We mourn a warm, generous soul.
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On Heritage Day, we celebrate SA’s rich traditions. The #InvestecTSS2025 honours our distillers’ craftβ€”gins, whiskies, brandies & more. Here’s to a nation of flavour & pride! πŸ‡πŸ₯ƒ Cheers to @Wilderer_SA Pinotage Grappa, 1st winner of the Best Grappa Trophy! πŸ†πŸ‡
Wilderer Pinotage Grappa, first winner of the Trophy for Best Grappa.

ALT Wilderer Pinotage Grappa, first winner of the Trophy for Best Grappa.
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🍸SA’s keeping up with global trends. Tequila is on the rise, now overtaking gin and vodka in share of space and popularity. #InvestecTSS2025 #CelebrateExcellence
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πŸ₯ƒ While malts get the love, 90% of whisky is blended! Grains smooth out the malts, and ageing in older wood adds subtle depth, appealing to a wider range of palates. #InvestecTSS2025 #CelebrateExcellence
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