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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.
Wine news
IWSC to take its global awards to Georgia
The IWSC has announced it will be taking its globally respected wine awards to Georgia this October. Following its successful local judging in South Africa and Conegliano-Valdobbiadene earlier this summer, the IWSC is now inviting producers in Georgia to enter its awards.
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Spirit news
Tim Blake - Spirits Judges' Top Picks
Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Tim Blake, Co-Founder of Crossip Drinks marked as his top picks.
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IWSC news
IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy.
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IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy.
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IWSC unveils the winners of the Contemporary Design, Eco-friendly packaging, and Gift pack categories for its 2022 Design Awards
Following the recent judging of our 2022 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of this year’s awards, as well as the designs which were highly commended by our panel of judges.
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IWSC unveils the winners of the Limited edition, Redesign / rebrand and Traditional design categories for its 2022 Design Awards
Following the recent judging of our 2022 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of this year’s awards, as well as the designs which were highly commended by our panel of judges.
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Spirit news
Bernadette Pamplin - Spirits Judges' Top Picks
Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Bernadette Pamplin marked as her top picks.
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IWSC news
Cornwall meets London - Absolute to sponsor the IWSC’s Design Awards
Leading Cornish Design and Brand Agency, Absolute , is officially the new Headline Sponsor of the IWSC’s annual Design Awards with judging taking place on 23 rd August and results announced on 31 st August. The Design Awards flips our usual Wine & Spirit judging on its head – this time round, the packaging will play
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Wine news
IWSC announces support of old vine regeneration in Turkey
The IWSC is proud to share details of environmental work it is doing in partnership with the Old Vine Conference to support the Heritage Vines of Turkey project.
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Spirit news
Charles Maxwell - Spirits Judges' Top Picks
Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Master Distiller, Charles Maxwell marked as his top picks.
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