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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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Meet Michael Urquhart – the incoming IWSC president for 2021

The IWSC president 2021 is announced - Michael Urquhart, former managing director of Scotch whisky distiller, maturation expert, bottler, retailer and distributor Gordon & MacPhail

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Top wine and spirit trophies presented at the IWSC 2020 awards ceremony

Tonight, the IWSC presented its top 20 trophies to the drinks industry’s star performers of the year in a sparkling virtual awards ceremony

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IWSC unveils the 2020 wine and spirit design and packaging winners

Only the best of the best managed to secure a medal in this year's IWSC Design Awards. Here are the results.

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Six best liqueurs for cocktails

The cocktail world has never been in such rude health. After a rocky period in the 70s and 80s, cocktails are cool again – and key to their success has been the overwhelming choice of liqueurs available to bartenders and mixologists.

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20 Great British Vodkas

Move aside gin, vodka is firmly back on the menu. Here are 20 medal-winning British vodkas that wowed our judges.

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IWSC hires star music producer for 2020 awards ceremony

Matt Longfellow has worked with some of music’s biggest names – leading IWSC CEO Christelle Guibert to promises the 2020 awards will be “sleek and sexy”

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Talis announced as official sponsor of Brandy Producer Trophy

A high performing bartop for luxury wines and spirits brands, Talis has been announced as an official sponsor of the IWSC

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Brexit and the IWSC – how will I be affected?

Brexit has officially happened – so what now? We’ve got you covered with this expert guide to getting your bottles in front of our judges

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IWSC goes to Wine Paris

IWSC will be showcasing the best of French wines at the leading international trade fair in February

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Outstanding Achievement in the Scotch Whisky Industry: David Stewart MBE

David Stewart’s pioneering techniques have had a profound impact on the production methods used today, and he has developed a number of award-winning whiskies enjoyed by drinkers all over the world

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