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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 its 2022 Spirits Supermarket of the Year shortlist

The IWSC Spirits Supermarket of the Year accolade was created to recognise the supermarkets innovating and adapting to a rapidly changing market as well as excelling in communicating its offer to its customers.

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IWSC announces its Wine Supermarket of the Year 2022 shortlist

The IWSC Wine Supermarket of the Year award was created to recognise the supermarkets innovating and adapting to a rapidly changing market as well as excelling in communicating its wine offer to its customers.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for Wine Distributor of the Year award

The Wine Distributor of the Year award was created to recognise the wholesale, importer and distribution businesses leading the way in bringing consumers their favourite drinks. With recent obstacles, not limited to Brexit, shipping hiccups and covid, the businesses recognised for these awards are having to find new ways of working in a rapidly changing industry.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for its Spirits Distributor of the Year award

The Spirits Distributor of the Year was created to recognise the wholesale, import and distribution businesses leading the way in bringing consumers their favourite drinks. With recent obstacles, not limited to Brexit, shipping hiccups and covid, the businesses recognised for this award are having to find a new way of working in an ever-changing and increasingly competitive industry.

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Spirits Kiosk to sponsor IWSC's 2022 Agave Producer Trophy

Following the recent announcement of our 2022 medal-winning spirits, including tequila and mezcal, the IWSC is thrilled to share the news that its 2022 Agave Producer Trophy will be sponsored by Spirits Kiosk.

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Shining a spotlight on our 2022 medal-winning agave spirits

Following the announcement of the IWSC’s 2022 spirits awards, it is apparent from the results that there remains a clear, upward trend for tequila and mezcal.

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IWSC announces 2022 trophy winners

Having completed its biggest year for spirits award entries, the IWSC is delighted to announce the 23 spirits to have been awarded a trophy.

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IWSC announces results from its biggest year for spirits awards entries

85 of the spirits industries leading experts tasted over 4,000 spirits Spirits allocated into 21 different spirits categories from Absinthe to Whiskey with everything in between from Pisco and Liqueurs

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