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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

Gin overtakes Scotch for the first time ever in world-leading Spirits Competition

World-renowned International Wine & Spirit Competition unveils its spirits winners of 2018

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IWSC news

Spirit Communicator of the Year nominee: Amanda Victoria

Amanda Victoria, communications and business development director at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, is the IWSC’s first nominee for Spirit Communicator of the Year 2018

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Spirit news

IWSC results see boom in quality of Armagnac

The IWSC spirits results have seen a huge increase in the quality of Armagnac entered this year, with 11 products scooping Gold and Gold Outstanding medals

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IWSC news

Shortlist announced for Spirit Communicator of the Year 2018

Four stars of the spirits industry have been chosen to go forward to the shortlist of the IWSC’s prestigious Spirit Communicator of the Year award

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Spirit news

Over 200 award-winning spirits on show in London next week

The UK’s biggest spirits tasting returns to London next week, with some 200 guests set to attend

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Wine news

Prosecco Superiore entries re-open for new IWSC trophy

The IWSC has re-opened entries for Prosecco with the announcement of its new Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Trophy

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IWSC news

IWSC announced as official CapeWine sponsor

The IWSC has today been announced as an official sponsor of CapeWine, the leading international trade show for South African wine

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Wine news

Renowned Bordeaux château presents finest vintages at IWSC-hosted dinner

Bordeaux’s renowned Château Malartic Lagravière presented a selection of its finest vintages last month at an exclusive IWSC-hosted dinner

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IWSC news

Vivino to sponsor new IWSC trophy championing winery innovation

The new Winery Innovator Trophy will be awarded to a winery that uses innovative techniques to ensure more people have access to amazing wines

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Wine news

French winning wines showcased at Sud de France

A series of ten brilliant French medal winners were presented by the IWSC at the Sud de France Annual Tasting in London last week

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