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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

Award-winning Chilean wines to be showcased in London next week

The IWSC’s top award-winning wines from Chile will be showcased in London next week

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Wine news

IWSC celebrates best year yet for South African wines

The IWSC is celebrating its biggest and best year yet for South African wines

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Winners announced at CapeWine

The IWSC announces its South African wine results on 12 September at CapeWine, celebrating the very best wines in South Africa at the country’s leading trade show

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Spirit news

The rise of rum

When better than National Rum Day to look back on a selection of the IWSC's high scoring rum winners from this year’s competition?

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Spirit news

London cabbie wins IWSC Rum & Cola Trophy – for London’s only white rum

Moses Odong has two specialisms. He drives one of London’s iconic black cabs, and he makes London’s only white rum – which is so good it’s just won a trophy

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IWSC announces mixer producer Double Dutch as official sponsor of the Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year award

Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year recognises the key role played by independent merchants in their local community

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Spirit news

IWSC 2018 winning whiskies: the classics and the unusual

From a 45-year-old whisky that retails at £10,000 to a single malt produced in the Swiss Alps, the IWSC receives the finest and most unusual whiskies in the world

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Spirit Communicator of the Year nominee: Eric Zandona

Eric Zandona, director of spirits information at the American Distilling Institute (ADI), has turned his fascination with spirits into a successful career

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Spirit Communicator of the Year nominee: Tom Sandham

Tom Sandham is the co-creator of the Thinking Drinkers, a company specialising in drinks communication that has bridged the gap between tasting and entertainment

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