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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
Dr Emma Walker: The Value of Expert Judging in Whisky Excellence
As Master Blender for Johnnie Walker and member of IWSC's Spirits Judging Committee, Dr. Emma Walker shares how judging enriches whisky expertise and enhances industry understanding.
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Alternative drinks
Claire Warner: The Evolution of No & Low Alcohol Drinks
As co-founder of Æcorn and Board Member of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Claire Warner shares insights into the transforming landscape of no and low-alcohol beverages at IWSC.
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IWSC news
IWSC Drinks Supermarket of the Year 2025: the top award goes to...
On Thursday, 13th February, UK supermarkets gathered to discover who had won the IWSC Outstanding Drinks Supermarket Award 2025.
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IWSC news
IWSC Drinks Supermarket of the Year 2025: Results Revealed
The UK's top supermarkets gathered in London on 13th February to hear the results of the inaural IWSC Drinks Supermarket Awards.
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Wine news
IWSC to hold its fourth Global Judging in South Africa
Following three years of Global Judging in the country, the IWSC is pleased to announce that we will be returning to South Africa later in the year.
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Wine news
IWSC returns to Conegliano Valdobbiadene for the 2025 Global Judging event
The IWSC is delighted to return to Conegliano Valdobbiadene, one of Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine regions, for its third Global Judging event of 2025.
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Wine news
IWSC announces 2025 Wine Judging in Austria
The IWSC is delighted to reveal that we will once again be visiting Austria for our third Global Judging event in the country.
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Spirit news
David T Smith: A good judge knows what the consumer is looking for
In this Spirits Edition of the IWSC Insider, David T Smith shares the five key characteristics that define excellence in spirits evaluation.
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IWSC news
Drinks Supermarket of the Year awards: judges' deliberations
Following the final judging session for the inaugural IWSC Drinks Supermarket of the Year Awards, we caught up with the panel to find out their key takeaways.
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Wine news
Top picks from Alsace, selected by our experts - in partnership with CIVA
How to encompass Alsace in eight wines? At first glance it doesn’t look that difficult – but then you think of a wide range of grape varieties and hundreds of different terroirs, and – well… Alsace is evolving in the face of climate change and fashion. Pinot Blanc is often making way for Pinot Noir, led by demand for the grape and the wish of
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