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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

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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Spirit news

Eight rums that scored over 96 points at the IWSC 2020

The best rums are more than a match for the best single malt whiskies, and it’s a spirit with history and a huge sense of place. We review the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020 awards

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IWSC news

Distillery design firm Forsyths to sponsor IWSC 2021 Scotch whisky trophies

IWSC announces distillery design and build firm Forsyths to continue their relationship with them through to 2022

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Wine news

Top organic wines

Just as we’ve seen a rise in demand for organic food in recent years, there’s also been a commensurate increase in organic wines. These are the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020

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Wine news

Top biodynamic wines

There’s been plenty of misleading articles written about biodynamic winemaking. Here, we clear up the facts and pick out the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020 awards

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Wine news

Top 15 German white wines, from Riesling to Silvaner

Germany is home to some of the finest wines on the planet but its vinous charms have remained a secret to many, especially in the UK. Here are some of the best German wines as recommended in the 2020 IWSC

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Wine news

Top-rated Riesling from around the world

Riesling is the ultimate white grape for many in the wine trade, but the wine-drinking public has yet to fully embrace Riesling’s charms

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Spirit news

Shochu trophy winner: Brewdog Distilling

Shochu originally hails from Japan, but it was Scottish punk outfit BrewDog that wowed IWSC judges in 2020 with their Inugami Shochu

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Wine news

Trophy profile: Max Mann Pinot Blanc 2019

Riesling may make many of the headlines in Germany, but Pinot Blanc (aka Weissburgunder) is starting to make waves around the world. Max Mann is one producer who is excelling with this grape variety

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