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WSET and IWSC announce Future 50 Awards list
The WSET and IWSC have announced the final Future 50 Awards list at the IWSC’s Annual Awards Banquet
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Julian Brind Trophy nominees compete in Battle of the Bottles at The Ivy Club
Nominees of the Julian Brind Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry went head to head last night in a ‘Battle of the Bottles’ tasting event
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Five things you didn’t know about the IWSC 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet
As the year draws to a close, here at the IWSC we’re busy gearing up for the biggest event of the year: our 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet
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Spirit news
Judge profile: Kirsteen Campbell
In October 2019, Kirsteen Campbell was named the first master whisky maker of Scotch whisky distillery The Macallan
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Wine news
An interview with Chinese wine consultant Terry Xu
IWSC wine consultant Terry Xu is a wine and cognac expert and senior wine business consultant with 23 years of experience in the wine industry
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Trophy shortlists reveal ‘Oscar nominees’ of the wine and spirits industries
The Wine and Spirit Producer Awards recognise the best wineries and distilleries in the world
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Spirit news
Judge profile: Caroline Martin
Caroline Martin has been with Diageo for over 33 years and as Master Blender, helps to ensure the ongoing quality and innovation requirements of its brands – Johnnie Walker, Old Parr, Buchanan’s, J&B Rare, Bell’s Original amongst others.
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IWSC awards new trophies celebrating own-labels and up-and-coming wine regions
The Wine Discovery Trophy – sponsored by Prowein – and The Own-Label Range Trophy have been introduced for the first time in the IWSC's 50th year
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IWSC’s top awards to celebrate 50th anniversary
The IWSC’s top awards will this year celebrate the company’s 50 year heritage
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Spirit news
Judge profile: Richard Paterson
Richard Paterson, also known as the Nose, has been the Master Blender at Whyte & Mackay Group for over fifty years
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