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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 announces Steve Rush as the recipient of Barbados Rum Experience bursary

The IWSC is delighted to announce that Steve Rush, from the United Kingdom, has been selected as the lucky winner of our Barbados Rum Experience bursary

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2024 Wine Communicator Trophy

After considering nearly 20 applications from brilliant communicators from across the world, the IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2024 Wine Communicator Trophy.

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IWSC unveils the winners of the 2023 Design Awards

Following the recent judging of our 2023 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to announce the winners, as well as the designs that were highly commended by our panel of judges.

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Hot off the press: Reflex Label Plus

Reflex has been at the forefront of wine and spirits labelling innovation for over 20 years. We caught up with Shaun Hanson, manager of Reflex Label Plus’ Keighley site, to get the lowdown on the firm’s latest drinks design developments Reflex Label Plus is one of the world’s leading luxury label printers, with the technology, tools and teams in place to create impactful labels from

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IWSC 2023 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule

We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2023 Awards Celebration on 19 October.

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More than a manufacturer: Encirc’s 360 approach to sustainability

Have you ever wondered what six million bottles look like? Or what it takes to make them? A trip to Encirc’s Cheshire plant will give you a pretty good idea, as that’s *approximately* the number of glass bottles they produce every single day. The size of the site is enough to stop you in your tracks, but it’s the cavernous manufacturing area that will take

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Announcing IWSC’s Insight Series: Supermarkets & Large-scale Drinks Specialists Report

As part of the IWSC newly-created Insight Series, we are excited to present our first report focusing on how wine producers can succeed in the highly competitive retail space – created in partnership with Cat Lomax, IWSC judge and recommended consultant for the retail sector.

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IWSC 2023 Argentina wine results announced

The IWSC is delighted to announce its 2023 Argentinian wine results following the in-situ judging in Mendoza.

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Join us for the IWSC's 2023 Awards Celebration

Following the success of our 2022 Award dinner, the IWSC is delighted to announce its return to the Roundhouse, London, for its 2023 Awards Celebration.

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Join the IWSC for our series of events at the 2023 London Wine Fair

The IWSC will be on stand K50 throughout the three days of the London Wine Fair, hosting a series of events which you can sign up for on the London Wine Fair website.

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