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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
Millie Milliken announced as IWSC's Spirits Communicator of the Year
Following last night’s Awards Ceremony in Edinburgh, where Millie Milliken was named our 2022 Spirits Communicator of the Year, the IWSC caught up with her to find out a bit more about what this award means to her.
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Spirit news
IWSC reveals winners of coveted Scotch Whisky and Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophies
At last night's IWSC Scotch & Worldwide Whisky Awards Ceremony the winners of the coveted Scotch Whisky and Worldwide Whisky Producer Trophies were announced
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Wine news
IWSC reveals the shortlist for its 2021 Wine Producer Awards
Following the completion of 2021’s wine judging, the IWSC has unveiled the shortlisted producers for its annual Wine Producer Awards categories
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IWSC news
IWSC unveils the 2021 wine and spirit design and packaging winners
Only the best of the best managed to secure a medal in this year's IWSC Design Awards. Here are the results.
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Alternative drinks
IWSC Low & No Alcohol: awards grow by almost 400% as mindful drinking continues to gather pace
Mindful drinking movement is showing no sign of slowing with IWSC entries up 389% vs last year
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Wine news
Brazil earns outstanding performance but it’s Australia & South Africa which take centre stage at the 2021 IWSC Southern Hemisphere Awards
Following the completion of the IWSC judging the headline winners for this year are the traditional wine heartlands of the Southern Hemisphere.
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Spirit news
IWSC reveals 2021 trophy shortlist for top spirit producers
The IWSC unveils the shortlists for the Spirit Producer Awards, which recognise the best distilleries across the world
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IWSC news
IWSC hosts inaugural Back To School Tasting
Following the reopening of the industry, on behalf of the IWSC Foundation, the IWSC and several events partners hosted a new wine and spirits tasting event created for students of the industry.
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Wine news
IWSC Judging Blog: day 3 & 4 deliberations from our judges
We caught up with members of our judging committee panel to discuss some of the highlights of the past few days.
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Wine news
IWSC judging blog: Medals awarded to the top Southern Hemisphere wines
Throughout the first two days of our Southern Hemisphere wine judging, our experts tasted through wines from New Zealand, Australia and Brazil, find out which regions performed the best
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