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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 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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Purity Vodka sponsors IWSC Awards Banquet

The award-winning vodka will be available for spirits tasting at the IWSC Awards Banquet on 15 November

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Amazon announced as official IWSC sponsor

Amazon throws its weight behind the IWSC as the official sponsor of the Winemaker of the Year Trophy, which will be announced at the 48th IWSC Awards Banquet on Wednesday 15 November

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IWSC announces Frescobaldi partnership ahead of the prestigious Annual Awards Banquet 2017

IWSC announces Frescobaldi partnership ahead of the prestigious Annual Awards Banquet 2017 Historic Tuscan wine producer will sponsor The Frescobaldi Trophy and the inaugural Frescobaldi Sommelier Prize

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How to watch the IWSC Annual Awards Banquet Live

The IWSC Annual Awards Banquet celebrates excellence in wine and spirit making, and you can watch it live for the first time this year Wed 15 Nov 2017 at 8:15pm GMT

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IWSC partners with InterContinental Park Lane Hotel

The IWSC has secured a partnership with the InterContinental London Park Lane hotel for this year's Annual Awards Banquet at Guildhall, London.

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The IWSC unveils shortlist for Spirits Communicator of the Year

London, August 2017: Ahead of the International Wine & Spirits Competition’s Annual Awards Banquet, the much-anticipated shortlist for the Spirits Communicator of the Year Award, sponsored by Chivas Brothers, has been announced. Made up of five renowned industry experts, this crème-de-la-crème of the spirits world have a collective 77 years under their belts of educating the public in their favourite subject matter.

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NEW IWSC Podcast: Meet Joe Fattorini (The Wine Show TV celebrity) at Vinitaly

IWSC’s new podcast series started with a great interview with Joe Fattorini. The series will feature key figures of the industry talking about their work, passion and great life stories.

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English Wines Awarded Record Number of Medals at IWSC

Announced at this years London Wine Fair, our results for the English wine category support growing wine industry and consumer appreciation of the quality, provenance and craftsmanship of English wines.

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Joe Fattorini Announced as Wine Communicator of the Year Winner 2017!

IWSC is pleased to announce Joe Fattorini as Wine Communicator of the Year for 2017! Fattorini was picked as the outstanding candidate from a prestigious shortlist for his work on The Wine Show

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