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IWSC announces Chinese Wine Tasting
The IWSC and the Institute of Masters of Wine have announced the most comprehensive tasting of Chinese wines ever held in the UK
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Q&A: Raising spirits with Facundo Bacardí
IWSC 2018 president Facundo Bacardí tells the IWSC about the most exciting spirits innovations in recent years, how the trade can better communicate with consumers, and what makes the IWSC stand out from its competitors
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Upcoming shipping deadlines for 2018
With major deadlines coming up soon, it’s time to prepare your entries for IWSC 2018
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Q&A: Richard Paterson on celebrating Christmas and his hopes for 2018
The IWSC sits down with Richard Paterson to reflect on his passion for Scotch whisky, and what lies ahead in 2018
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Nominations open for the IWSC Achievement Awards
Nominations are now open for the IWSC’s Achievement Awards, which celebrate outstanding individual achievement within the wine and spirit industries
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IWSC sponsors thanked at celebratory lunch
IWSC sponsors and judges play a key role in the competition's success, and were thanked for their continued support at luxury dining club Mosimann’s earlier this month
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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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