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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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Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication 2024 shortlist

The IWSC is delighted to announce its shortlist for the 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication award, sponsored by Fettercairn Whisky.

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Emerging Talent in Bartending 2024 shortlist

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlist for our 2024 Emerging Talent in Bartending award, sponsored by William Grant & Sons.

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Emerging Talent in Spirits 2024 shortlist

The IWSC is delighted to announce its shortlist for the 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits award.

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Ian Burrell named IWSC’s 2024 Spirits Communicator

We’re delighted to announce that Ian Burrell is the winner of the IWSC’s 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Chivas Brothers.

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Altos Planos awarded IWSC’s 2023 Outstanding Spirits Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Altos Planos the IWSC 2023 Outstanding Spirits Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.

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Two Drifters Distillery awarded IWSC’s 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy

We’re delighted to award Two Drifters Distillery the IWSC 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy, sponsored by Berlin Packaging.

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The Glenturret awarded IWSC’s 2023 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award The Glenturret the IWSC 2023 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.

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Bardstown Bourbon Company awarded IWSC’s 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Bardstown Bourbon Company the IWSC 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy, sponsored by Guala Closures.

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Grainshaker awarded IWSC’s 2023 Vodka Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Grainshaker the IWSC 2023 Vodka Producer Trophy.

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Hamada Syuzou awarded IWSC’s 2023 Shochu Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Hamada Syuzou the IWSC 2023 Shochu Producer Trophy.

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