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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.

Alternative drinks

IWSC shares results from its recent vermouth judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share its 2022 vermouth trophy winner and medal results

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Alternative drinks

IWSC highlights innovation and increasing interest in the flavoured wine category

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals following the 2022 wine-based and flavoured judging...

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IWSC news

Tailor made: Labrenta profile

We buy with our eyes and it’s no longer enough for drinks makers to rely on the quality of the liquid inside the bottle to sell their product. In our visually led age of Instagram and TikTok, how the product is packaged, from the bottle to the stopper, is a hugely important part of its appeal. This is particularly true of spirits brands fighting it

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Wine news

2022 Wine Awards: IWSC announces trophy winners

Following the IWSC’s medal announcements earlier this year, an elite team of judges were gathered to retaste all the 2022 gold medal winning wines, selecting the best of the best as this year’s trophy winners.

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IWSC news

Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration: Introducing our host

Ahead of our 2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration, the IWSC is delighted to announce Ortis Deley as the host for the upcoming industry event.

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Alternative drinks

2022 Alternative drinks judging - deliberations from our judges #2

Following the second and final day of judging for our alternative drinks awards, including Vermouth, RTDs and low and no drinks, we managed to catch a few minutes with Shannon Tebay and David T Smith to hear about the day's judging.

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Alternative drinks

2022 Alternative drinks judging - deliberations from our judges

This week the IWSC is holding it's alternative drinks judging at it's venue in London's China Town. We caught up with Shannon Tebay to find out how the day's judging has gone.

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Spirit news

Shortlist: 2022 IWSC Spirit Producer Trophies

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted spirits producer trophies.

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Wine news

Top Rosés as rated by our judges

The best Rosés are so much more than just something for sipping in the sun. They also make great wines to pair with food. These are the highest-rated bottles by IWSC judges.

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