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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 2025 Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia: medal results revealed
Following our first Global Judging of 2025, we are delighted to reveal the medal-winning wines & spirits from Georgia and Armenia.
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IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in Georgia: judges' deliberations
Kicking off our 2025 Global Judging events, we headed to Georgia for the IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in the country. Following the first 2 days of judging, we caught up with the panel to find out their highlights so far.
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IWSC 2024 Producer Trophy Results Announced
After a fantastic night of celebration at the iconic Roundhouse for the IWSC’s 2024 Producer Trophy announcements – discover all the evening’s worthy winners
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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: photo gallery
View and download images from our 2024 Awards Celebration at the iconic Roundhouse, London.
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Meet the Champion: Philipp Reinstaller
Fresh from winning the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, which was held in London last week, we caught up with 2024 champion Philipp Reinstaller – head sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles at The OWO – to find out how he kept his nerve during the final, why he has his sights set on the world title, and which celebrity he served Krug to...
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Introducing Talis' New Production Unit
It’s not all about the liquid. The way a bottle looks, feels and functions in a consumer’s hands is a huge factor in persuading a potential buyer to part with their money, and also greatly influences an individual’s drinking experience. In 2013, closures giant Cork Supply spotted a gap in the luxury spirits market for high quality premium stoppers, and so they created Talis, which
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The science of carbonation: Why your serve tastes better when using higher quality, carbonated mixers
Mixers have long been overlooked by consumers and the on-trade alike, playing - at best - the supporting role to spirit’s top billing, but drinks pioneers Franklin & Sons are on a mission to make us understand our mixers better. They are also determined to give something back to the drinks industry, so are starting with the people who know their beverages best and truly
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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Evening Schedule
The IWSC is delighted to reveal the programme for our 2024 Awards Celebration at the Roundhouse, London.
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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule
We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration on 12 November. During this spectacular event at the iconic Roundhouse, London, we will reveal our Producer and Communicator Trophy winners, as well as honouring our Emerging Talent winners.
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IWSC announces 2025 Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia
The IWSC is delighted to announce its return to Georgia for the third Global Judging event in the country, this time focusing on both wines and spirits from Georgia and Armenia.
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