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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

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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IWSC news

In full bloom: Talis profile

From armchair travel via virtual reality headsets to being dazzled by Van Gogh’s sunflowers in all their golden glory through the power of projectors, advances in technology are helping to turn cultural activities into immersive experiences that stimulate all of our senses. What if the same could be said for our drinking experiences, and our sensory journey began before we opened the bottle? Premium stopper

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Spirit news

Keli Rivers - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Keli Rivers marked as her top picks.

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Wine news

Shortlist for IWSC's Old Vine Trophy announced

Following the completition of its 2022 wine judging, the IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its Old Vine Trophy, created in partnership with the Old Vine Conference.

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Alternative drinks

IWSC announces shortlist for new Low & No and RTD Trophies

Recognising the growing popularity as well as the increasing quality of entries into its Low & No and RTD categories, the IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for two new trophies

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