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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.
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Foursquare Rum Distillery takes home IWSC’s 2024 Rum Producer Trophy
We’re thrilled to award Foursquare Rum Distillery the IWSC 2024 Rum Producer Trophy.
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IWSC 2024 London Dry Gin Producer Trophy awarded to Portofino Dry Gin – La Penisola
We are delighted to award Portofino Dry Gin La Penisola the IWSC 2024 London Dry Gin Producer Trophy.
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Caorunn Gin wins IWSC’s 2024 UK Gin Producer Trophy
We’re excited to announce Caorunn Gin (Balmenach Distillery) as the winner of the IWSC 2024 UK Gin Producer Trophy.
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Hernö Gin awarded IWSC’s 2024 International Gin Producer Trophy
We’re thrilled to award Hernö Gin the IWSC 2024 International Gin Producer Trophy
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De jongens van Oud West - winner of IWSC’s 2024 Liqueur Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award De jongens van Oud West the IWSC 2024 Liqueurs Producer Trophy.
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Bimmerle Private Distillery takes home IWSC’s 2024 Fruit Spirits Producer Trophy
We’re excited to announce the winner of the IWSC 2024 Fruit Spirit Producer Trophy - Bimmerle Private Distillery.
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Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal wins IWSC’s 2024 Agave Producer Trophy
We’re thrilled to announced Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal as the winner of the IWSC 2024 Agave Producer Trophy, in partnership with Spirits Kiosk
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Domaine Tariquet awarded IWSC’s 2024 Grape Brandy Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Domaine Tariquet the IWSC 2024 Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis.
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Meet the Champion: Philipp Reinstaller
Fresh from winning the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, which was held in London last week, we caught up with 2024 champion Philipp Reinstaller – head sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles at The OWO – to find out how he kept his nerve during the final, why he has his sights set on the world title, and which celebrity he served Krug to...
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Introducing Talis' New Production Unit
It’s not all about the liquid. The way a bottle looks, feels and functions in a consumer’s hands is a huge factor in persuading a potential buyer to part with their money, and also greatly influences an individual’s drinking experience. In 2013, closures giant Cork Supply spotted a gap in the luxury spirits market for high quality premium stoppers, and so they created Talis, which
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