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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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Altos Planos awarded IWSC’s 2023 Agave Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Altos Planos the IWSC 2023 Agave Producer Trophy, sponsored by Spirits Kiosk.

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Ragnaud Sabourin awarded IWSC’s 2023 Brandy Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Ragnaud Sabourin the IWSC 2023 Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis.

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy

The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy.

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From Gin And Tonic To Whisky Highball: Best Spirits And Mixers 2023

In the dynamic drinks industry landscape, classic cocktails made of a spirit and a mixer, be it gin and tonic or whisky highball, remain universally valued for their refined simplicity and well-balanced flavours. Discover top spirits and mixers 2023, along with the judges' tasting notes.

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The IWSC announces shortlist for its 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy

The IWSC announce the shortlist for our 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy

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IWSC announces new Producer Trophy – 2023 Fruit Spirits Producer Trophy

For the first time in IWSC history, we will be awarding a Producer Trophy to the Fruit Spirits category.

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Shortlist: 2023 IWSC Spirits Producer Trophies

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted 2023 Spirits Producer Trophies.

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The IWSC announces 2023 spirits trophy winners

Having completed another record year for spirits award entries, the IWSC is delighted to announce the 26 spirits to have been awarded a trophy.

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IWSC 2023 Spirits Awards: Tequila & Mezcal

Following the release of the IWSC’s 2023 spirits medal winners, we highlight some of the top performers in this year’s Tequila & Mezcal categories…

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IWSC 2023 Spirits Awards: Mixer Awards

Following the release of the IWSC’s 2023 spirits medal winners, we highlight some of the top performers in this year’s Mixer Awards categories…

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