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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.

Alternative drinks

IWSC shares results from its 2022 Cider award judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals following the 2022 cider judging...

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Another successful year for the low alcohol category

The IWSC’s Low & No Awards is its biggest recent success story with entries growing for the third year. 2022 entries for the 1.2% and lower category were up over 225% versus the previous year demonstrating the continuing surge in popularity and relevance for these drinks.

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IWSC shares medal results following its lighter alcohol judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals for its Ligher Alcohol awards.

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IWSC announces results of its 2022 Mixer Awards

IWSC announces results of its 2022 Mixer Awards. Sharing the ultimate drinks pairings with Double Dutch Drinks

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High quality cocktails awarded in the IWSC’s RTD & premixed judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals and trophy results following its RTD and pre-mixed category tastings

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IWSC shares results from its recent vermouth judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share its 2022 vermouth trophy winner and medal results

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IWSC highlights innovation and increasing interest in the flavoured wine category

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals following the 2022 wine-based and flavoured judging...

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IWSC news

Tailor made: Labrenta profile

We buy with our eyes and it’s no longer enough for drinks makers to rely on the quality of the liquid inside the bottle to sell their product. In our visually led age of Instagram and TikTok, how the product is packaged, from the bottle to the stopper, is a hugely important part of its appeal. This is particularly true of spirits brands fighting it

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Wine news

2022 Wine Awards: IWSC announces trophy winners

Following the IWSC’s medal announcements earlier this year, an elite team of judges were gathered to retaste all the 2022 gold medal winning wines, selecting the best of the best as this year’s trophy winners.

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