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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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Spirits Communicator shortlist: George Restrepo
George Restrepo is a Columbian publicist, photographer, bartender, and co-founder of the largest Spanish spirits and mixology platform, Coctelería Creativa
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Spirits Communicator shortlist: Arthur Nägele
Swiss spirits educator Arthur Nägele has been working in the industry for 15 years as a judge, presenter and educator
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Top 10 summer spirits pairings
Summer is well and truly underway – and what better way to celebrate than with a selection of award-winning spirits perfectly paired with Double Dutch’s fresh and flavourful mixers
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O-I helps IWSC celebrate 50 years with special bottle for special whisky
The IWSC is to partner with O-I, the world’s leading glassmaker, to create a commemorative bottle to celebrate the competition’s 50th anniversary
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Top 5 spirits for Father's Day
Discover the perfect Father's Day gift, with five top IWSC-winning spirits to choose from
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Trophy-winning whiskies for World Whisky Day
Discover the top awarded whiskies of the IWSC 2018 in celebration of World Whisky Day on 18 May
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The perfect match: Top 10 spirits & mixers for Valentine's Day
We’ve chosen ten wonderful spirits paired with the brilliant range of Double Dutch mixers to get you in the mood for love
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Top 10 whiskies for Burns Night
Whisky expert Colin Hampden-White shares his pick of IWSC 2017 winning whiskies to enjoy with your Burns Night celebrations
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Top 10 whiskies for Christmas and New Year
From single to triple malt and Scotch whisky to Irish, the IWSC’s range of winning whiskies has something for everyone
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Tom Sandham’s top 10 spirits for Christmas and New Year
Celebrate with a recommendation from drinks expert Tom Sandham as he selects his favourite spirits for the festive season
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