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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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IWSC 2024 Alternative Drinks Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Vermouth

On the first day of the IWSC Alternative Drinks judging our experts tasted their way through a variety of styles of vermouth. We caught up with our judges to hear about the standout flights.

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IWSC Judges' Picks for Dry January: best non-alcoholic cocktails & aperitifs

Continuing our Dry January series, we are excited to highlight the best ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails and aperitifs from our recent judging.

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IWSC Judges’ Picks for Dry January: low & no alcohol spirits

Celebrating the growing quality of low & no drinks, this dry January we are showcasing the best-performing low & no alcohol spirits from our 2023 judging.

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IWSC Judges’ Picks for Dry January: low & no alcohol wines

To mark dry January, we highlight the best low & no alcohol wines from our 2023 judging.

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Double Dutch Drinks awarded IWSC’s 2023 Mixer Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Double Dutch Drinks the IWSC 2023 Mixer Producer Trophy.

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Curatif awarded IWSC’s 2023 RTD Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Curatif the IWSC 2023 RTD Producer Trophy.

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All The Bitter awarded IWSC’s 2023 Low & No Spirits Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award All The Bitter the IWSC 2023 Low & No Spirits Producer Trophy, sponsored by BevZero.

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Familia Torres awarded IWSC’s 2023 Low & No Wine Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Familia Torres the IWSC 2023 Low & No Wine Producer Trophy, sponsored by BevZero.

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IWSC announces the results from its 2023 judging of 100% fresh pressed cider, perry & fruit wine

Following our judging last week, we are delighted to announce the medal results for this emerging category.

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100% fresh pressed Cider, Perry & Fruit Wine Judging: deliberations from our judges

Following the IWSC judging of ciders, perries and fruit wines, we caught up with our experts to hear about the highlights of the tasting.

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