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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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Interview: Raissa de Haas, Double Dutch
Natural ingredients and innovative flavour pairings are the key to a great mixer, says Raissa de Haas of premium mixer brand Double Dutch
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Meet the makers: Paul and Cheryl Sharrocks, Stockport Gin
In 2018, husband and wife team Paul and Cheryl Sharrocks converted their garage into a gin distillery to found Stockport Gin
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Liqueur Producer 2019: Distillery Merlet & Fils
Established in 1850, this family-run company knows a thing or two about distillation, spending over a century producing eaux-de-vie
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Spotlight on: spirits retailers
This week we're showcasing our winning spirits retailer and distributor of 2019
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International Gin Producer 2019: Four Pillars Distillery
‘Great gin doesn’t just make itself,’ says Four Pillars, which started its spirit-filled dreams back in 2013
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The world’s best whisky cocktails
Explore a variety of classic and unusual whisky cocktails, created with Chivas Brothers and IWSC Spirit Communicator 2018 Tom Sandham
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Brandy Producer 2019: ABK6
Founded in 2005, this company owned by Francis Abécassis and run with his daughter Elodie is on a mission to modernise the image of Cognac
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Outstanding Distiller 2019: William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons has had an incredible past 12 months, reporting double-digit revenue growth and successful whisky and spirit launches
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IWSC results unveil key spirits trends of the year
The results of the IWSC Annual Awards Banquet highlight forthcoming trends in the drinks industry
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Judge profile: Kirsteen Campbell
In October 2019, Kirsteen Campbell was named the first master whisky maker of Scotch whisky distillery The Macallan
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