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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Stephanie Macleod
Master Blender Stephanie Macleod works at John Dewar & Sons Ltd, where she is in charge of blended Scotch whiskies and single malts
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Spirit news
Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Ken Grier
The man behind the spectacular new Macallan distillery has been nominated for the IWSC’s Outstanding Achievement Award
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Spirit news
Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Colin Dunn
Colin Dunn may well have the greatest job title in the world: Diageo whisky ambassador. He is the IWSC's first shortlisted nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky
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Spirit news
Shortlist announced for Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky
Five stars of the Scotch whisky industry have been shortlisted for the IWSC’s final achievement award
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IWSC news
Wines and spirits celebrated for design innovation
Over 75 Gold and Gold Outstanding medals were awarded to a range of wine and spirit brands today in the release of the IDMA results
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Wine news
Chinese wine winners announced
The IWSC’s Chinese wine results have been announced today – the last of the results to be announced from this year’s competition
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Wine news
Wine Producer of the Year shortlists announced
The best producers from around the world have been announced in the IWSC Wine Producer of the Year shortlists
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Wine news
Wine Product Award winners announced
The remaining Product Award winners have been announced today, crowning the best examples of different varietals and styles of wine in the world
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Wine news
Takapoto Estate wins Pinot Noir Trophy for second year running
Winemaker Andy Anderson of New Zealand’s Takapoto Estate has been awarded the IWSC Pinot Noir Trophy for the second year in a row
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Wine news
Over 250 medals awarded to Chilean wines
Chilean wines have been awarded over 250 medals today in the latest IWSC results
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