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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
Introducing IWSC London Dry Gin Producer Trophy
Ahead of the closing date for our Spirits Awards entries, we are delighted to announce our new London Dry Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.
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Wine news
The IWSC is heading back to Margaret River
The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Margaret River in Western Australia in partnership with the Margaret River Wine Association and Wines of Western Australia.
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Wine news
Top 8 Wines from Alsace – picked by the IWSC experts, in partnership with CIVA
To assist the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins d’Alsace (CIVA) in its selection of wines to be showcased at the upcoming Prowein 2024, the IWSC was asked to bring together a panel of industry experts. Discover our judges' top picks of wines from Alsace.
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IWSC news
Indomitable Spirit: Introducing IWSC’s Industry Champion for 2024
We caught up with Sukhinder Singh, co-founder of The Whisky Exchange and MD of Elixir Distillers, to find out how he plans to capitalise on his year in the spotlight, and get the lowdown on his ambitious distillery projects in Islay and Speyside.
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Spirit news
Emma Cookson announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner
We are delighted to reveal that our winner for our Emerging Talent in Spirtis Communication award is Emma Cookson.
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Wine news
Cassandra Charlick announced as IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine Communication winner
We are delighted to share that the winner of our Emerging Talent in Wine Communication award is Cassandra Charlick.
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Spirit news
Oscar Perry announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Bartending winner
We are delighted to reveal that the winner of our Emerging Talent in Bartending award, sponsored by William Grant & Sons is Oscar Perry.
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Wine news
Beatrice Bessi announced as IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality winner
We are thrilled to announce the winner of our Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality award – Beatrice Bessi, Head Sommelier at Chiltern Firehouse, London.
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Spirit news
Rohan Shah announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits winner
We are delighted to award Rohan as the winner for our 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits award.
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Wine news
Daria Kholodilina announced as IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine winner
Following the shortlist announcement, we are delighted to reveal the winner of this prestigious award – Daria Kholodilina.
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