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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.
Spirit news
International Gin Producer 2019: Four Pillars Distillery
‘Great gin doesn’t just make itself,’ says Four Pillars, which started its spirit-filled dreams back in 2013
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IWSC news
Brexit and the IWSC – how will I be affected?
Brexit has officially happened – so what now? We’ve got you covered with this expert guide to getting your bottles in front of our judges
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Wine news
Sparkling Wine Producer 2019: Champagne Veuve Clicquot
Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot, Veuve is one of the largest Champagne houses in the world
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Wine news
Meet the maker: Tommy Grimshaw, Langham Wine Estate
Tommy Grimshaw, one of the youngest winemakers in the UK, is taking over as head winemaker at Langham Wine Estate
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Wine news
Spotlight on: wine retailers
We're shining a spotlight on our winning retailers to showcase their hard work in encouraging the understanding and sales of quality wines
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Spirit news
The world’s best whisky cocktails
Explore a variety of classic and unusual whisky cocktails, created with Chivas Brothers and IWSC Spirit Communicator 2018 Tom Sandham
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Spirit news
Brandy Producer 2019: ABK6
Founded in 2005, this company owned by Francis Abécassis and run with his daughter Elodie is on a mission to modernise the image of Cognac
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Wine news
Producer profile: Stellenrust
Stellenrust, winner of the Chenin Blanc Trophy, has produced some of Stellenbosch’s finest wines since the winery’s establishment in 1928
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IWSC news
IWSC goes to Wine Paris
IWSC will be showcasing the best of French wines at the leading international trade fair in February
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Wine news
Outstanding Wine Producer 2019: Kanonkop
Situated on the lower slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch region of the Cape, Kanonkop is one of South Africa's leading estates
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