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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.

IWSC news

Talis announced as official sponsor of Brandy Producer Trophy

A high performing bartop for luxury wines and spirits brands, Talis has been announced as an official sponsor of the IWSC

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Wine news

IWSC Judges’ Insight: Victoria Burt MW

WSET's Victoria Burt shares her advice for MW hopefuls including the best resources and how to make the most of the programme 

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Spirit news

Top 10 tequilas and mezcals for Cinco de Mayo

Tequila and mezcal both play a major role in the Cinco de Mayo celebrations - celebrate the right way this year with an award-winning spirit

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Spirit news

Double Dutch announced as official IWSC mixer partner

Award-winning Double Dutch, producer of premium flavoured mixers, will sponsor the Vodka Producer Trophy at the IWSC this year

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Spirit news

Rum Producer 2019: RL Seale & Company

You could say that RL Seale & Company is a hard act to follow, having won this very award in 2018

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Wine news

Top 5 Provence rosés for summer

Provence in southern France is the biggest rosé-producing area in the world, with rose wines making up almost 90% of the region’s production

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Spirit news

Scotch Whisky Producer 2019: Whyte & Mackay

Founded in Glasgow in 1844 by Charles Mackay and James Whyte, Whyte & Mackay is one of Scotland’s most enduring whisky producers

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Wine news

Meet the maker: Victoria Matta, Castello Vicchiomaggio

Tuscan wine estate Castello Vicchiomaggio is among Italy’s most historical wineries

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Wine news

IWSC Judges' Insight: Steven Spurrier, IWSC Honorary Chair

Steven Spurrier is one of the most renowned figures in the world wine industry

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Wine news

Top 10 English sparkling wines

In celebration of #theBIGenglishwinegoodfriday this week, try ten brilliant English sparkling wines, all IWSC winners

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