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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.
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Best London Dry Gin from around the world
The gin resurgence shows no signs of slowing down, and at its heart has been London Dry gin – the style where it all began. Here we review the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020
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IWSC announces shortlist for inaugural Emerging Talent awards
The IWSC has been busy searching for fresh and upcoming talent within the drinks industry. Today, we reveal the shortlist for our Emerging Talent and Bartender awards
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The retailers and supermarkets shortlisted for top IWSC trophies
An IWSC business award is the ultimate acknowledgement for the trade. Highlighting the unsung heroes, be it distribution or supplying the on-trade; the companies that marry producers with buyers, brands with the buying public are the heart that keeps our trade running.
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Wine news
20 best English sparkling wines
Sparkling wine has been a real success story in England and English fizzes frequently beat Champagnes in blind tastings. Here are 20 of the best bottles to seek out
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Spirit news
The best rums produced outside the Caribbean
Not all rum is made in the Caribbean, and we've tasted excellent examples from all over the world, from unlikely places as Denmark, Japan, and even the decidedly non-tropical Canada. Find out more here
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Eight rums that scored over 96 points at the IWSC 2020
The best rums are more than a match for the best single malt whiskies, and it’s a spirit with history and a huge sense of place. We review the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020 awards
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Distillery design firm Forsyths to sponsor IWSC 2021 Scotch whisky trophies
IWSC announces distillery design and build firm Forsyths to continue their relationship with them through to 2022
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Top organic wines
Just as we’ve seen a rise in demand for organic food in recent years, there’s also been a commensurate increase in organic wines. These are the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020
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Top biodynamic wines
There’s been plenty of misleading articles written about biodynamic winemaking. Here, we clear up the facts and pick out the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020 awards
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Top 15 German white wines, from Riesling to Silvaner
Germany is home to some of the finest wines on the planet but its vinous charms have remained a secret to many, especially in the UK. Here are some of the best German wines as recommended in the 2020 IWSC
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