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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

Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Billy Abbott

Whisky Ambassador the The Whisky Exchange, Billy Abbott has been shortlisted for IWSC's Spirit Communicator 2020 trophy

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Spirit news

Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: The Three Drinkers

Helena Nicklin, Colin Hampden-White and Aidy Smith from The Three Drinkers have been shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy

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Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Neil Ridley

Writer and television personality Neil Ridley is the fourth person nominated for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy

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Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Becky Paskin

The final contender for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 award is internationally respected spirits journalist Becky Paskin

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Wine news

Trophy winner 2020: Emilio Lustau Oloroso VORS NV

Sherry's a category that's made a real comeback in previous years. We spoke to Bodegas Lustau's Cellar Master Sergio Martínez about their recent trophy win...

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30 best vegan-friendly wines from around the world

It’s World Vegan Month, and with the ever-increasing take-up of veganism, we look at what makes a wine vegan and 30 best vegan-friendly award-winning wines

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The best merlots from around the world

A remarkably versatile grape, Merlot is a worldwide success story. Find out which 19 wines scooped a medal at a recent IWSC judging

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Wine news

Trophy winner 2020: Kamanterena Winery Commandaria Saint Barnabas 2002

We spoke to Kamanterena winery's chief winemaker & production manager about their trophy win, philosophy & how to best enjoy their Commandaria Saint Barnabas 2002.

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15 best red wines from Central & Eastern Europe

With ancient qvevris to ferment wine in and native grape varieties, the medal-winning wines from Central & Eastern European are worth finding out more about.

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