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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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IWSC winning wines shine at Flavours of New Zealand
Ten top winning IWSC wines were presented in London yesterday at Europe’s largest New Zealand trade tasting
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Q&A: Raising spirits with Facundo Bacardí
IWSC 2018 president Facundo Bacardí tells the IWSC about the most exciting spirits innovations in recent years, how the trade can better communicate with consumers, and what makes the IWSC stand out from its competitors
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Wine news
Join the IWSC at Flavours of New Zealand 2018
The IWSC will be presenting award-winning wines for tasting next week at the largest New Zealand wine trade tasting in Europe
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Upcoming shipping deadlines for 2018
With major deadlines coming up soon, it’s time to prepare your entries for IWSC 2018
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Q&A: Richard Paterson on celebrating Christmas and his hopes for 2018
The IWSC sits down with Richard Paterson to reflect on his passion for Scotch whisky, and what lies ahead in 2018
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Wine news
Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson team up for The Wine Show
IWSC Wine Communicators Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson join forces for the second season of popular TV show The Wine Show
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Spirit news
Olivier Ward's top 10 gins for Christmas and New Year
IWSC Spirit Communicator of the Year Olivier Ward lists his top recommendations for gins to share with your friends and family this year
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Wine news
Joe Fattorini's top 10 wines for Christmas and New Year
Wine expert, TV presenter, and IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year Joe Fattorini lists his top ten wines to get your hands on over the festive period
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Spirit news
Richard Paterson's top 10 whiskies for Christmas and New Year
The Dalmore master blender and IWSC Lifetime Achievement Award winner Richard Paterson shares his top ten whiskies to enjoy at Christmas
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Nominations open for the IWSC Achievement Awards
Nominations are now open for the IWSC’s Achievement Awards, which celebrate outstanding individual achievement within the wine and spirit industries
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