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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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O-I helps IWSC celebrate 50 years with special bottle for special whisky

The IWSC is to partner with O-I, the world’s leading glassmaker, to create a commemorative bottle to celebrate the competition’s 50th anniversary

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Top 5 spirits for Father's Day

Discover the perfect Father's Day gift, with five top IWSC-winning spirits to choose from

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Trophy-winning whiskies for World Whisky Day

Discover the top awarded whiskies of the IWSC 2018 in celebration of World Whisky Day on 18 May

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The perfect match: Top 10 spirits & mixers for Valentine's Day

We’ve chosen ten wonderful spirits paired with the brilliant range of Double Dutch mixers to get you in the mood for love

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Top 10 whiskies for Burns Night

Whisky expert Colin Hampden-White shares his pick of IWSC 2017 winning whiskies to enjoy with your Burns Night celebrations

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Top 10 whiskies for Christmas and New Year

From single to triple malt and Scotch whisky to Irish, the IWSC’s range of winning whiskies has something for everyone

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Tom Sandham’s top 10 spirits for Christmas and New Year

Celebrate with a recommendation from drinks expert Tom Sandham as he selects his favourite spirits for the festive season

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Sukhinder Singh

Next year will mark two decades since Sukhinder Singh co-founded The Whisky Exchange

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Stephen Notman

Stephen Notman is a whisky commentator, strategist, educator and promoter

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Stephanie Macleod

Master Blender Stephanie Macleod works at John Dewar & Sons Ltd, where she is in charge of blended Scotch whiskies and single malts

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