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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 reveals 2021 trophy shortlist for top spirit producers
The IWSC unveils the shortlists for the Spirit Producer Awards, which recognise the best distilleries across the world
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IWSC announces shortlist for Scotch Whisky Producer and Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophies
Ahead of our Award Ceremony on Thursday 21 October, the IWSC has unveiled the shortlists for two of the most prestigious accolades in the world of whisky.
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Spirits Communicator 2022 shortlist
We are delighted to announce our shortlist for the 2022 Spirits Communicator of the Year award.
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Scotch & Worldwide Whisky Tasting & Awards Ceremony announced
This October, the IWSC is returning to Scotland for a stunning tasting and celebration dinner.
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2021 Spirits Trophy winners announced
We are delighted to announce our IWSC 2021 spirits trophy winners.
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Results are out for the biggest spirits judging in IWSC history
The results are out for the IWSC’s biggest spirits judging in history, over 80 experts tast over 4,000 spirits.
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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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