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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

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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Wine news

Shortlist: 2022 IWSC Wine Producer Trophies

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted Wine Producer Trophies.

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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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Alternative drinks

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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Alternative drinks

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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Alternative drinks

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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Alternative drinks

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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