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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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Domaine Tariquet awarded IWSC’s 2024 Grape Brandy Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Domaine Tariquet the IWSC 2024 Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis.

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Meet the Champion: Philipp Reinstaller

Fresh from winning the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, which was held in London last week, we caught up with 2024 champion Philipp Reinstaller – head sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles at The OWO – to find out how he kept his nerve during the final, why he has his sights set on the world title, and which celebrity he served Krug to...

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Introducing Talis' New Production Unit

It’s not all about the liquid. The way a bottle looks, feels and functions in a consumer’s hands is a huge factor in persuading a potential buyer to part with their money, and also greatly influences an individual’s drinking experience. In 2013, closures giant Cork Supply spotted a gap in the luxury spirits market for high quality premium stoppers, and so they created Talis, which

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The science of carbonation: Why your serve tastes better when using higher quality, carbonated mixers

Mixers have long been overlooked by consumers and the on-trade alike, playing - at best - the supporting role to spirit’s top billing, but drinks pioneers Franklin & Sons are on a mission to make us understand our mixers better. They are also determined to give something back to the drinks industry, so are starting with the people who know their beverages best and truly

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Spirit news

IWSC Judges: Kentucky is a great place with great whiskey

After our inaugural North American Whiskey Judging in Kentucky, members of our judging panel shared their thoughts on the whiskey they tasted, the trends they have noticed, as well as their advice to American producers seeking to grow their exports.

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Evening Schedule

The IWSC is delighted to reveal the programme for our 2024 Awards Celebration at the Roundhouse, London.

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule

We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration on 12 November. During this spectacular event at the iconic Roundhouse, London, we will reveal our Producer and Communicator Trophy winners, as well as honouring our Emerging Talent winners.

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Wine news

IWSC Judges: Chinese wines show huge potential

Following our first Wine Judging in China, our judges talked through some of their highlights, discoveries and shared their advice to producers looking to enter international markets.

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Wine news

IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Wine Initiative

The IWSC Green Wine Initiative Trophy recognises the myriad of ways winemakers are shifting their production methods and viticulture practises to be more sustainable. Discover our 2024 shortlist.

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