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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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IWSC judging blog: The 2021 spirits judging has officially started
Find out how our judges got on with the start of our 2021 spirits tasting. Which categories are set to win big this year?
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IWSC Bourbon Trophy winner: Uncle Nearest
Victoria Eady Butler, master blender for Uncle Nearest, tells us about the brand's history and what makes her whiskey an IWSC trophy-winner
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The best bourbon and American whiskey from the IWSC 2020
American whiskey is a lot more than just bourbon. Here, we take a look at the top 16 bottles from the IWSC 2020 spirits awards
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IWSC Mezcal Trophy winner: Mezcal Colores Tóbala
One mezcal shone brighter than all others to scoop a trophy in 2020: Tóbala from Colores, an artisanal mezcal producer based in Oaxaca, the Mexican region where the majority of the spirit is made
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Top English whiskies
Here are the pick of English whiskies as judged in the IWSC’s 2020 spirits tasting
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London Dry Gin Trophy winner: Monterey
Simon Finemore, Monterey Gin’s co-founder and distiller, tells us more about this exciting new gin kid on the block
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Young gin lovers presented with IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits award
The joint winners of the Emerging Talent in Spirits award are Alice Pearson and Rachel Sutherland
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Argentine entrepreneur wins IWSC's debut Bartender Award
The IWSC Bartender Award goes to Lucas Groglio, founder of the first sustainable bartending project that was 100% responsible for its impact
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Best London Dry Gin from around the world
The gin resurgence shows no signs of slowing down, and at its heart has been London Dry gin – the style where it all began. Here we review the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020
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The best rums produced outside the Caribbean
Not all rum is made in the Caribbean, and we've tasted excellent examples from all over the world, from unlikely places as Denmark, Japan, and even the decidedly non-tropical Canada. Find out more here
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