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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

IWSC reveals 2021 trophy shortlist for top spirit producers

The IWSC unveils the shortlists for the Spirit Producer Awards, which recognise the best distilleries across the world

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IWSC news

IWSC hosts inaugural Back To School Tasting

Following the reopening of the industry, on behalf of the IWSC Foundation, the IWSC and several events partners hosted a new wine and spirits tasting event created for students of the industry.

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Wine news

IWSC Judging Blog: day 3 & 4 deliberations from our judges

We caught up with members of our judging committee panel to discuss some of the highlights of the past few days.

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Wine news

IWSC judging blog: Medals awarded to the top Southern Hemisphere wines

Throughout the first two days of our Southern Hemisphere wine judging, our experts tasted through wines from New Zealand, Australia and Brazil, find out which regions performed the best

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Spirit news

IWSC announces shortlist for Scotch Whisky Producer and Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophies

Ahead of our Award Ceremony on Thursday 21 October, the IWSC has unveiled the shortlists for two of the most prestigious accolades in the world of whisky.

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Wine news

2022 Wine Communicator - Open for entries

The hunt is on to find the 2022 IWSC Wine Communicator. Entries are now open for the award that recognises the very finest talent in wine communication.

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Spirit news

Spirits Communicator 2022 shortlist

We are delighted to announce our shortlist for the 2022 Spirits Communicator of the Year award.

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Wine news

IWSC Market Insight: social media marketing

Hannah Milnes shares her tips for how wine brands can navigate the intricacies of social media

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Alternative drinks

Leading experts announced for judging panel of IWSC Low & No Awards

The IWSC is proud to announce an industry-leading judging panel for its Low & No Awards

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Spirit news

Scotch & Worldwide Whisky Tasting & Awards Ceremony announced

This October, the IWSC is returning to Scotland for a stunning tasting and celebration dinner.

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