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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.

Rose Brookman
Rose Brookman

Position: Lecturer & Course Coordinator

Company: The Mixing Class

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Nate Brown
Nate Brown

Position: Creative Director

Company: Socap Group

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Freddy Bulmer
Freddy Bulmer

Position: Wine & Beer Buyer

Company: The Wine Society

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Ian Burrell
Ian Burrell

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: UK RumFest

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Danny Callaway
Danny Callaway

Position: VP Hospitality & Product Development

Company: Bardstown Bourbon Company

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Immacolata Cannavo
Immacolata Cannavo

Company: Oblix Restaurant

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Sam Carter
Sam Carter

Position: Senior Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador

Company: Bombay Sapphire Distillery

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John Cashman
John Cashman

Company: Beam Suntory

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Zara Cassidy
Zara Cassidy

Position: Buyer

Company: Majestic Wines

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Salvatore Castano
Salvatore Castano

Position: On Trade Advisor & Wine Buyer at Friarwood Fine Wines

Company: Friarwood

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Nicolo Cereghini
Nicolo Cereghini

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

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Umay Çeviker
Umay Çeviker

Position: Writer

Company: Heritage Vines of Turkey initiative / Slow Food and Slow Wine Coalition

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Matt Chambers
Matt Chambers

Position: Founder & Director

Company: Whisky For Everyone Ltd

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Ian Chang
Ian Chang

Position: Co-founder, Master Distiller & Blender

Company: Komoro Distillery

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Qiqi Chen
Qiqi Chen

Company: Cheng International

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Marie Cheong Thong
Marie Cheong Thong

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: The Larder At 36

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Davit  Chichua
Davit Chichua

Position: Director at Institute for Viticulture and Oenology

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Irakli  Cholobargia
Irakli Cholobargia

Position: Marketing Consultant, Wines & Spirits

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