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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.

Wine news

Top 10 Australian wines

In celebration of Australia Day, wine journalist, author, and IWSC judge Jo Burzynska selects her top 10 Australian wines from the IWSC 2017

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Spirit news

Top 10 whiskies for Burns Night

Whisky expert Colin Hampden-White shares his pick of IWSC 2017 winning whiskies to enjoy with your Burns Night celebrations

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Wine news

New Europe: Top wines from VINOcom, Croatia

Discover Wine Director Christelle Guibert’s top picks from Zagreb’s most popular international wine festival

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Wine news

IWSC presents masterclass on unusual wines at French Wine Discoveries

The class, ‘Unusual Suspects’, was led by IWSC Senior Tasting Manager Pip Mortimer

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IWSC news

Tom Sandham: Spirit Communicator of the Year

Tom Sandham is the co-creator and director of The Thinking Drinkers, a comedy double act with Ben McFarland, educating consumers through theatrical tasting performances

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IWSC news

Tom Cannavan: Wine Communicator of the Year

Tom Cannavan is the editor of online magazine wine-pages.com, which in 2017 celebrated 22 years of continuous publishing

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Spirit news

Top 10 whiskies for Christmas and New Year

From single to triple malt and Scotch whisky to Irish, the IWSC’s range of winning whiskies has something for everyone

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Spirit news

Tom Sandham’s top 10 spirits for Christmas and New Year

Celebrate with a recommendation from drinks expert Tom Sandham as he selects his favourite spirits for the festive season

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Wine news

Tom Cannavan’s top 10 wines for Christmas and New Year

With Christmas just around the corner, Tom Cannavan – the IWSC’s Wine Communicator of the Year and editor of wine-pages.com – selects his top tipples for the festive season

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