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Join us for the IWSC's 2024 Awards Celebration
The IWSC is delighted to announce the return of its 2024 Awards Celebration, coined by the trade as the "Oscars of the drinks industry" at the iconic Roundhouse on 12 November 2024.
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Spirit news
IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Agave Spirits
Another fantastic day at the IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging as our experts tackled the Agave category. After a tasting that saw tequila and mezcal scoop up medals, we asked our judges which flights stood out the most.
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Spirit news
IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Grape Brandy and Asian Spirits
As we close the doors on another day at our Spirits Judging, our judges were left with smiles on their faces thanks to the impressive quality of spirits on show. With many gold and gold outstanding awards across the day of judging, it’s not surprise why.
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Spirit news
IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Bitters and Liqueurs
After a busy day judging bitters and liqueurs, we sat down with our judges to find out what caught their attention
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Spirit news
IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Scotch Whisky
Our Spirits judging has kicked off with one of the IWSC’s biggest categories – Scotch whisky. We caught up with our judges right after the tasting.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Italian wines
After two excellent weeks of wine judging, the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in London has come to a close with two days of Italian wines co-chaired by Mick O’Connell MW and Alistair Cooper MW. We sat down with our judges to find out their highlights on the final few days of the judging.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Australian wine
Our Wine Judging continues with tasting entries from one of the world’s biggest wine-producing countries. Following two days of judging Australian wine, we spoke to our experts about the standout regions and grape varieties from Down Under.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on New Zealand and Canadian wines
As we launch into the final days of the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging, our expert judges have been tasting through the many flights of New Zealand and Canadian wines.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges' deliberations: Champagne, Asian and Central & Eastern European wines
Our second week of wine judging kicked off with another thrilling day of popping corks as our panels judged Champagne led by Essi Avellan MW, followed by Asian and Central & Eastern European wines overseen by Sarah Abbott MW. We sat down with our judges to find out what impressed them.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges' deliberations on South American wines
After two days of judging wines from all across South America, we caught up with our judges to find out their highlights and see which styles stood out the most
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