Stories
Latest updates
Find out what IWSC is up to and learn about top-rated producers via our news feed
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
Six of the world's best Cognacs
There can be few spirits with such an illustrious pedigree and an association with the finer things in life as Cognac. Here are six IWSC award-winners from a recent judging
Read article
Spirit news
World's best brandy outside France
There’s more to brandy than Cognac and Armagnac. The French do it exceedingly well (they make Calvados, too), but countries outside France have a long history of brandy production. Find out which six scooped IWSC medals.
Read article
Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Ian Burrell
The first person shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy is Ian Burrell, award-winning ‘Edu-Trainer’ and Global Ambassador for the rum trade
Read article
Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Billy Abbott
Whisky Ambassador the The Whisky Exchange, Billy Abbott has been shortlisted for IWSC's Spirit Communicator 2020 trophy
Read article
Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: The Three Drinkers
Helena Nicklin, Colin Hampden-White and Aidy Smith from The Three Drinkers have been shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy
Read article
Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Neil Ridley
Writer and television personality Neil Ridley is the fourth person nominated for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy
Read article
Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Becky Paskin
The final contender for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 award is internationally respected spirits journalist Becky Paskin
Read article
Spirit news
Gin & tonic trophy 2020: Hernö Old Tom Gin
What's new on the G&T scene and what's the best garnish? We spoke to Hernö Gin about what it feels like to scoop the G&T Trophy for a second time.
Read article
Spirit news
The world's best gins for making gin & tonics
It's International Gin & Tonic Day today, here are five of the world's best gins to make a classic G&T with at home.
Read article
Spirit news
Liqueur trophy 2020: Yamamoto Shuzo Nigori Umeshu
More and more people, it seems, are starting to discover the charms of traditional Japanese drinks. We spoke to Reona Togawa from Yamamoto Shuzo to find out more about winning the IWSC 2020 liqueur trophy.
Read article