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International Gin Producer 2019: Four Pillars Distillery
‘Great gin doesn’t just make itself,’ says Four Pillars, which started its spirit-filled dreams back in 2013
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The world’s best whisky cocktails
Explore a variety of classic and unusual whisky cocktails, created with Chivas Brothers and IWSC Spirit Communicator 2018 Tom Sandham
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Brandy Producer 2019: ABK6
Founded in 2005, this company owned by Francis Abécassis and run with his daughter Elodie is on a mission to modernise the image of Cognac
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Outstanding Distiller 2019: William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons has had an incredible past 12 months, reporting double-digit revenue growth and successful whisky and spirit launches
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IWSC results unveil key spirits trends of the year
The results of the IWSC Annual Awards Banquet highlight forthcoming trends in the drinks industry
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Judge profile: Kirsteen Campbell
In October 2019, Kirsteen Campbell was named the first master whisky maker of Scotch whisky distillery The Macallan
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Judge profile: Caroline Martin
Caroline Martin has been with Diageo for over 33 years and as Master Blender, helps to ensure the ongoing quality and innovation requirements of its brands – Johnnie Walker, Old Parr, Buchanan’s, J&B Rare, Bell’s Original amongst others.
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Judge profile: Richard Paterson
Richard Paterson, also known as the Nose, has been the Master Blender at Whyte & Mackay Group for over fifty years
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Judge profile: Eddie Ludlow
Eddie Ludlow has been part of the whisky industry since his Ardbeg and Glenmorangie ambassadorial duties started in 2005.
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Scotland’s best distillers join forces to create special blend for IWSC’s 50th anniversary
Five of the best distillers in the world have teamed up to create a blended malt Scotch whisky in celebration of the IWSC’s 50th anniversary this year
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