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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

IWSC announces the winner of its 2022 Spirits Distributor of the Year award

Following last week’s announcement of our shortlist for the Spirits Distributor of the Year accolade, sponsored by Karuizawa Distillers, the IWSC is delighted to announce the 2022 winner of this much-contested award.

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Wine news

IWSC unveils its 2022 Wine Distributor of the Year winner

Following last week’s announcement of our shortlist for our 2022 Wine Distributor of the Year award, the IWSC is delighted to announce this year’s winner.

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Wine news

IWSC announces a special start-up winner

New for 2022, the IWSC has created a Start-up trophy, to recognise the efforts of one entrant to its Business Awards . A proud supporter of innovation within the industry, the IWSC is pleased to acknowledge the work being done by Propeller for this new award.

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Wine news

Top picks from Alsace as selected by our experts

Alsace is a diverse wine growing region. Due to a combination of ideal growing climate and varied soil types, an incomparable range of wines can be grown here, including some of the world’s finest aromatic wines.

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IWSC news

IWSC reveals its 2022 Spirits Supermarket of the Year shortlist

The IWSC Spirits Supermarket of the Year accolade was created to recognise the supermarkets innovating and adapting to a rapidly changing market as well as excelling in communicating its offer to its customers.

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IWSC news

IWSC announces its Wine Supermarket of the Year 2022 shortlist

The IWSC Wine Supermarket of the Year award was created to recognise the supermarkets innovating and adapting to a rapidly changing market as well as excelling in communicating its wine offer to its customers.

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IWSC news

IWSC reveals shortlist for Wine Distributor of the Year award

The Wine Distributor of the Year award was created to recognise the wholesale, importer and distribution businesses leading the way in bringing consumers their favourite drinks. With recent obstacles, not limited to Brexit, shipping hiccups and covid, the businesses recognised for these awards are having to find new ways of working in a rapidly changing industry.

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IWSC news

IWSC reveals shortlist for its Spirits Distributor of the Year award

The Spirits Distributor of the Year was created to recognise the wholesale, import and distribution businesses leading the way in bringing consumers their favourite drinks. With recent obstacles, not limited to Brexit, shipping hiccups and covid, the businesses recognised for this award are having to find a new way of working in an ever-changing and increasingly competitive industry.

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Spirit news

Spirits Kiosk to sponsor IWSC's 2022 Agave Producer Trophy

Following the recent announcement of our 2022 medal-winning spirits, including tequila and mezcal, the IWSC is thrilled to share the news that its 2022 Agave Producer Trophy will be sponsored by Spirits Kiosk.

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Spirit news

Shining a spotlight on our 2022 medal-winning agave spirits

Following the announcement of the IWSC’s 2022 spirits awards, it is apparent from the results that there remains a clear, upward trend for tequila and mezcal.

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