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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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Emerging Talent in Hospitality 2022 shortlist

The IWSC Emerging Talent in Hospitality aims to recognise the dedication and innovation of an individual in the hospitality industry towards helping it maintain fantastic customer service, looking after the employees within and finding new ways and means to draw people to once again going out! Last week our judging panel gathered to discuss entries and agree a shortlist.

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“Go for it! There's no harm in applying and the benefits that come from it are great.”

As we approach the deadline for entries for the 2022 Emerging Talent awards, the IWSC caught up with one of last years’ Emerging Talent in Spirits winners – Rachel Sutherland.

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“My advice, continuously take every opportunity you have available to you in the industry”

Following the opening for entries of the 2022 Emerging Talent awards, the IWSC caught up with one of last years’ Emerging Talent in Spirits winners – Alice Pearson.

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IWSC partners with Spirits Kiosk for 2022 Spirits Awards

The IWSC is delighted to be partnering with specialist e-commerce platform, Spirits Kiosk. This new partnership will offer our 2022 spirit medal winners the opportunity to be listed on the online shop for discerning drinkers.

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Our 2022 Emerging Talent Awards are open

Each year, the IWSC awards individuals within the drinks industry with a selection of awards. These awards recognise up-and-coming talent from across the drinks industry.

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Our 2022 Business Awards are open

Each year, the IWSC recognises businesses across the world for the hard work they put in to the importation, sales and distribution of drinks, enabling them to reach the end consumer

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Brand building in the Asian Market

The IWSC has recently started to work with Eclat International Limited, a brand marketing company specialising in growing awareness of brands in the Asian overseas market.

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Hot off the press

Following the results announcement from our recent awards, our winners have been picking up coverage across the globe.

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IWSC announces the winners of its 2021 Producer Trophies

Following the completion of a week of announcements in celebration of 2021’s greatest wine and spirits makers, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of its coveted Producer Trophies.

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IWSC unveils the 2021 wine and spirit design and packaging winners

Only the best of the best managed to secure a medal in this year's IWSC Design Awards. Here are the results.

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