Trophy Spirits Show

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

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"Cognac & Cape brandy are made the same way - double pot still aged in barrels. The SA brandies are more fruit forward, & taste a touch sweeter. Cape Brandy is easy to drink with more versatility, & we have different varieties, made from Chenin, which is not used in Cognac."

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"I'd always like to think that if I see a product that has the Investec Trophy Spirits Award on it, the consumers understand that the judging has been done at the highest possible level. A lot of thought, care and expertise has gone into judging those products".

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On the local craft community…" Those who have remained (post Covid), have become profoundly good producers…that quality is there for all to see. The exciting class from a local perspective, remained Cape Brandy, which is world-class."

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Kindred spirits with an intense focus. 🥃

Meet the noses and palates behind this year’s Trophy Spirits Show! From Cape brandy to exceptional whiskeys, they tasted it all, so you know exactly what to add to your cart.

Stay tuned - their unfiltered video insights drop next.

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Looking back at a whirlwind few weeks of judging for the Investec Trophy Spirits Show! 🥃 From botanical gins to masterfully aged whiskies & brandies.
The scores are officially locked. Watch this space – results coming soon🏆✨

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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. 🥃

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𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 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.🔗

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𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 – and this year, you only get one chance to be part of the 8th anniversary line‑up.

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Medals that move stock. 🏅 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.🔗

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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄?

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. 🏆 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 bio🔗

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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.
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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.🔗

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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 🏆 #InvestecTSS2026 #CelebrateExcellence

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Entries now open for the 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄. 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