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There is a wealth of liqueurs to try from China and Japan, all with new and exotic flavour dimensions compared to their Western counterparts. Here we showcase the best Asian liqueurs that won the top medals in IWSC 2020.
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Treat yourself with one of the five best cream liqueurs that won a medal
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IWSC unveils the final shortlists for the Spirit Producer Awards, which recognise the best distilleries across the world.
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Jean-Michel Naud always wanted to do things a bit differently and in 1999 he dared to create the first vodka in the Charentes region in France, an area synonymous with Cognac production.
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Whiskies from the unlikeliest of places are now among the most exciting – and increasingly acclaimed – in the world.
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The Westfalian, which German whisky connoisseur Thomas Ewers makes with master distiller Wilhelm Northoff, was first made in 2012
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The top spirits of the year have been announced today, as the winners of our 16 coveted spirits trophies are revealed
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The Scotch whisky tastings have produced a raft of gold outstanding medals – which show not only that the category is in the most robust health, but also that styles are evolving
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Bartender Kelsey Ramage runs education platform Trash Tiki, which focuses on the impact of organic waste in the drinks industry
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Rye whisky’s rise to prominence has seen it become a favourite of bartenders – from an increasingly cosmopolitan array of sources
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