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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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Q&A: Richard Paterson on celebrating Christmas and his hopes for 2018

The IWSC sits down with Richard Paterson to reflect on his passion for Scotch whisky, and what lies ahead in 2018

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Wine news

Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson team up for The Wine Show

IWSC Wine Communicators Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson join forces for the second season of popular TV show The Wine Show

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Spirit news

Olivier Ward's top 10 gins for Christmas and New Year

IWSC Spirit Communicator of the Year Olivier Ward lists his top recommendations for gins to share with your friends and family this year

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Wine news

Joe Fattorini's top 10 wines for Christmas and New Year

Wine expert, TV presenter, and IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year Joe Fattorini lists his top ten wines to get your hands on over the festive period

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Spirit news

Richard Paterson's top 10 whiskies for Christmas and New Year

The Dalmore master blender and IWSC Lifetime Achievement Award winner Richard Paterson shares his top ten whiskies to enjoy at Christmas

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IWSC news

Nominations open for the IWSC Achievement Awards

Nominations are now open for the IWSC’s Achievement Awards, which celebrate outstanding individual achievement within the wine and spirit industries

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Spirit news

Award-winning IWSC spirits presented at ProWine China

An exclusive IWSC stand at ProWine China attracted over 300 visitors to taste 32 of its award-winning spirits

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IWSC sponsors thanked at celebratory lunch

IWSC sponsors and judges play a key role in the competition's success, and were thanked for their continued support at luxury dining club Mosimann’s earlier this month

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IWSC celebrates excellence in wine and spirits at its 48th Awards Banquet

The stars of the wine and spirits worlds converged last night in the heart of the City of London for a gala dinner to celebrate the winners of the International Wine and Spirit Competition

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