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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.
Spirit news
Kentucky Whiskey judges: "We look forward to working with some of the greatest palates in the world"
Ahead of the IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD Judging in Kentucky, we caught up with our US-based judges to hear about whiskey trends and to find out what they will be looking for when tasting entries in Kentucky.
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IWSC news
IWSC takes ownership of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition
We are thrilled to announce that starting in 2024, the IWSC will host the UK Sommelier of the Year – a leading competition for wine hospitality professionals
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Spirit news
IWSC Spirits Judging in South Africa: medal results revealed
Following the IWSC’s first Spirits Judging in South Africa, we are delighted to reveal the medal results.
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Wine news
IWSC reveals medal results of 2024 Wine Judging in South Africa
This year, South African wines scooped over 520 medals leaving our judges in awe of the incredible quality on show.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in South Africa: judges' deliberations
The third IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa has been a resounding success. We caught up with the judges to find out their highlights and to see what styles surprised them
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Spirit news
IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging in South Africa: judges' deliberations
For the first time in the IWSC history, we have brought our spirits judging to South Africa. We caught up with our judges to find out which of South Africa's varied spirits styles captured their attention.
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IWSC news
IWSC introduces Global Judging Producer Trophies
We are delighted to introduce the IWSC Global Judging Producer Trophies recognising the best wine and spirits brands across the world.
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Wine news
IWSC Judges heading to China: "We can't wait to meet Chinese wine producers!"
Ahead of our Global Wine Judging event in China in August, our international judges, Susie Barrie MW, Antony MW and Isa Bal MS, shared their thoughts on the quality of Chinese wines and their expectations of the upcoming judging.
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Wine news
IWSC announces medal results of 2024 Wine Judging in Margaret River
Following an eventful week of tasting hundreds of Western Australian entries and visiting local wine producers, the IWSC is thrilled to announce the results of its 2024 Wine Judging in Margaret River.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in Margaret River: judges' deliberations
For the second year in a row, the IWSC has taken its judging to Margaret River. After another excellent period of tasting and rating wines from Western Australia, the judging panel shared their highlights.
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