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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.

Spirit news

IWSC Returns to Kentucky to Judge North American Whiskey and RTDs

Following a successful debut, the IWSC is returning to Kentucky to champion the finest North American Whiskeys and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages.

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IWSC news

Rebecca Palmer: How Wine Judging Enriches Professional Excellence

As Associate Director and Head of Merchanting Buying at Corney & Barrow Ltd and an IWSC Judge, Rebecca Palmer shares why judging is vital for career development in the wine industry.

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Spirit news

Dr Emma Walker: The Value of Expert Judging in Whisky Excellence

As Master Blender for Johnnie Walker and member of IWSC's Spirits Judging Committee, Dr. Emma Walker shares how judging enriches whisky expertise and enhances industry understanding.

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Alternative drinks

Claire Warner: The Evolution of No & Low Alcohol Drinks

As co-founder of Æcorn and Board Member of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Claire Warner shares insights into the transforming landscape of no and low-alcohol beverages at IWSC.

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IWSC news

IWSC Drinks Supermarket of the Year 2025: the top award goes to...

On Thursday, 13th February, UK supermarkets gathered to discover who had won the IWSC Outstanding Drinks Supermarket Award 2025.

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IWSC news

IWSC Drinks Supermarket of the Year 2025: Results Revealed

The UK's top supermarkets gathered in London on 13th February to hear the results of the inaural IWSC Drinks Supermarket Awards.

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Wine news

IWSC to hold its fourth Global Judging in South Africa

Following three years of Global Judging in the country, the IWSC is pleased to announce that we will be returning to South Africa later in the year.

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Wine news

IWSC returns to Conegliano Valdobbiadene for the 2025 Global Judging event

The IWSC is delighted to return to Conegliano Valdobbiadene, one of Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine regions, for its third Global Judging event of 2025.

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