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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.

Josh Kelly
Josh Kelly

Position: Buyer and Brands Relations Manger

Company: Club Soda

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Carmel  Kilcline MW
Carmel Kilcline MW

Position: Head of Technical

Company: Casella Family Brands

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Rosie Lees
Rosie Lees

Position: Writer & Co-founder

Company: Nineteen94, Lecce Cocktail Week

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Josh  Linfitt
Josh Linfitt

Position: Bar manager

Company: Ugly butterfly

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William Lowe MW
William Lowe MW

Position: Master Distiller

Company: Cambridge Distillery

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Federico Manganaro
Federico Manganaro

Position: Senior Bartender

Company: Guards Bar, Raffles at The O.W.O.

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Natalie Migliarini
Natalie Migliarini

Position: Journalist

Company: Beautiful Booze

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James Morgan
James Morgan

Position: Co-founder/ Drinks Consultant

Company: Brimful Drinks

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Alistair Morrell
Alistair Morrell

Position: CEO

Company: Cider Is Wine lTD

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Antony Moss MW
Antony Moss MW

Position: Consultant

Company: Antony Moss

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Meeghan Murdoch
Meeghan Murdoch

Company: Sagasu Drinks

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Laura  Richards
Laura Richards

Position: Digital Content Editor, Club Oenologique

Company: Club Oenologique

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Kapri Robinson
Kapri Robinson

Position: Spirits Educator / Bartender

Company: Hotel Bar, Allegory / Soul Palate podcast

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Bryan Rodriguez-Curtis
Bryan Rodriguez-Curtis

Position: Wine & Spirit Judge and Consultant

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Anna Sebastian
Anna Sebastian

Position: Hospitality Consultant

Company: Anna Sebastian Hospitality

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Emily  Shephard
Emily Shephard

Position: General Manager

Company: The Ethicurean

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Erik Simonics
Erik Simonics

Position: Head of Wine & Beverage

Company: Sunset Hospitality

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Shannon Tebay
Shannon Tebay

Position: Beverage Director

Company: Outernet Live Venues

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Racheal Vaughan Jones
Racheal Vaughan Jones

Position: Drinks SME Expert

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