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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
Korea's Everyday Spirit Finds a Premium Voice
How the Korean Wave is transforming one of the world's best-selling spirits into a global premium
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Spirit news
Shochu's Silent Revolution: Japan's Best-Kept Secret Goes Global
How a 99-point Awamori and 97 medals prove this elegant spirit is ready for the world stage
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Alternative drinks
‘I’ll Have The Unusual’: High-Quality Alternatives in Bar Offerings
These days, when you walk into any progressive bar, you’ll find more than beer, wine and spirits on the menu. The IWSC 2025 Alternative Drinks results reveal an intriguing story.
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Wine news
IWSC Global Judging in South Africa: Producer Trophy Announced
Graham Beck, Cap Classique specialist, has been awarded the South African Producer Trophy.
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Alternative drinks
How Ready-To-Drink Cocktails Transcended Convenience To Become a Craft Category
The ready-to-drink (RTD) category is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What began as simple convenience products for commuters has evolved into a legitimate craft category, where producers are reimagining classic cocktails and creating entirely new drinking experiences.
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Alternative drinks
Serious About Zero: Celebrating No-Alcohol Innovation How the no-alcohol category is finding its stride
The no-alcohol drinks revolution has reached a turning point. What began over a decade ago as simple spirit substitutes has evolved into a sophisticated category that's confidently charting its own course
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Alternative drinks
Lower ABV, Higher Expectations: Spirits with a Lighter Touch
How challenger brands are redefining what non-alcoholic spirits can achieve
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Alternative drinks
Beyond Substitution: How Low & No Wines Are Finding Their Voice
Quality leaps and category evolution mark the IWSC's fastest-growing awards programme
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Wine news
Turkish tradition triumphs: Akberg Şrince Şarapçilik wins IWSC Turkish Wine Producer Trophy
Following our 2025 Global Judging event in Turkey, Akberg Şrince Şarapçilik has been awarded the Turkish Global Judging Producer Trophy for its exceptional wines.
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Wine news
Bronze Medal Red Wines: The Drinkability Revolution
Bronze medals don't tell the whole story - but they do reveal practical trends. At the IWSC 2025, red wines claimed 1,015 Bronze medals across 29 countries, and the patterns emerging from these results suggest fundamental shifts in both quality and style
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