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MEET THE JUDGES

Recruited for their unrivalled expertise, the IWSC judges are at the heart of our awards

Our judges assess every glass put in front of them methodically to ensure a fair and true result, tasting and discussing each entry alongside the rest of the panel. Our panels consist of experts and influencers from every sector of the drinks trade, from buyers, importers and distributors to the specialists making and serving the drinks. View our judges below.

Jake Biggs
Jake Biggs

Position: Wine & Spirit Buyer

Company: Majestic Wine

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Claire Blackler MW
Claire Blackler MW

Position: Owner

Company: Claire Drink

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Tim Blake
Tim Blake

Company: Crossip Drinks

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Chris Blandford
Chris Blandford

Position: Adult Beverage Category Manager

Company: Kroger

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Erika Blazeviciute Doyle
Erika Blazeviciute Doyle

Position: Director

Company: Drink Dry

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Beans Boughton MW
Beans Boughton MW

Position: Buyer

Company: Alliance Wine

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Samuel Boulton
Samuel Boulton

Position: Director

Company: Vanguard Bars LTD

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Maria Boumpa
Maria Boumpa

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Da Terra Restaurant

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Romain Bourger
Romain Bourger

Position: Director of Wine & Beverage and Wine Head of Sales

Company: The Vineyard

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Imogen Bowen-Davies
Imogen Bowen-Davies

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Waitrose

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Jane Bowie
Jane Bowie

Position: Master Blender

Company: Potter Jane

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Camilla Bowler
Camilla Bowler

Position: Consultant

Company: Cuchet&co

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Winifred Bowman
Winifred Bowman

Position: Wine Consultant, Writer

Company: Freelance

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Tom Brady
Tom Brady

Position: Spirits Buyer, Event Manager & Podcast Host

Company: The Oxford Wine Company

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Paulo Brammer
Paulo Brammer

Company: Berkmann Wine Cellars Brasil

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Beth Brickenden
Beth Brickenden

Company: My Corkscrew

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Denis Broci
Denis Broci

Position: Director of Bars

Company: Claridges

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Libby Brodie
Libby Brodie

Position: Wine Consultant, Columnist, Writer & Host

Company: Bacchus & Brodie / City AM

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