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MEET THE JUDGES

Recruited for their unrivalled expertise, the IWSC judges are at the heart of our awards

Our judges assess every glass put in front of them methodically to ensure a fair and true result, tasting and discussing each entry alongside the rest of the panel. Our panels consist of experts and influencers from every sector of the drinks trade, from buyers, importers and distributors to the specialists making and serving the drinks. View our judges below.

Ian Burrell
Ian Burrell

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: UK RumFest

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Sam Carter
Sam Carter

Position: Senior Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador

Company: Bombay Sapphire Distillery

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John Cashman
John Cashman

Company: Beam Suntory

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Qiqi Chen
Qiqi Chen

Company: Cheng International

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Marie Cheong Thong
Marie Cheong Thong

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

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Emily Collins
Emily Collins

Position: Spirits Buyer

Company: Enotria & Co.

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Lee Connor
Lee Connor

Company: The Scotch Whiskey Society

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Dawn Davies MW
Dawn Davies MW

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: Speciality Drinks

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Ortis Deley
Ortis Deley

Position: Spirits Evangelist

Company: Glassmates

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Steph DiCamillo
Steph DiCamillo

Position: Director

Company: Cocktails by Mail

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Andrea Dionori
Andrea Dionori

Position: Buyer

Company: Millroy's Bar

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Ivan Dixon
Ivan Dixon

Position: Consultant

Company: Procera Gin

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Shiada Drysdale
Shiada Drysdale

Position: Manager - Beverages

Company: Virgin Atlantic

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Ludo Ducrocq
Ludo Ducrocq

Position: Director of Education & Advocacy

Company: Glenmorangie Company

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Philip Duff
Philip Duff

Position: Spirits educator

Company: Liquid Solutions

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Eiméar Duggan
Eiméar Duggan

Company: Bombay Sapphire Distillery

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Timothy Falzon
Timothy Falzon

Position: Assistant General Manager

Company: Laki Kane

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Siobhan Feeley
Siobhan Feeley

Position: Distiller

Company: Sacred Spirits

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Michael Fichtner
Michael Fichtner

Position: Whisky Sommelier

Company: Coburg Bar at the Connaught Hotel

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