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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.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for 2023 Wine Distributor Trophy

Each year the IWSC recognises individual drinks, awarding gold, silver and bronze medals to wines at its annual wine judging. Looking beyond the bottles, the IWSC is also keen to recognise the creativity of the companies that bring these drinks to the consumer. The businesses that import and distribute these bottles. These companies are distinguished by our Business Awards.

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Matias Luciani announced as IWSC's 2023 Emerging Talent in Spirits winner

This award was created to recognise individuals working in spirits who go above-and-beyond their role, demonstrating dedication and passion for spirits beyond the scope of their day job.

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Kate Malczewski announced as IWSC's 2023 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner

As the IWSC continues its quest to propel a new generation of communicators, we are delighted to announce the winner of our Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication trophy.

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Mia Kumari named winner of IWSC’s 2023 Emerging Talent in Bartending Trophy

Now in its third year, the IWSC is proud to announce the winner of its 2023 Emerging Talent in Bartending Trophy, sponsored by Crossip Drinks.

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Agnieszka Swiecka announced as winner of IWSC's 2023 Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality Trophy

This award saw a doubling of entries versus last year, making the decision of who to shortlist incredibly difficult for our judges.

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Luma Monteiro announced as winner of IWSC’s 2023 Emerging Talent in Wine Communication Trophy

In 2022 the IWSC launched its Emerging Talent in Wine Communication Trophy. This year marks the second year the title will be awarded.

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Alex Brogan named winner of the IWSC’s 2023 Emerging Talent in Wine Trophy

With so many different roles within the wine industry, from marketing to buying, or sales to finance and many more, our Emerging Talent in Wine accolade recognises the dedication and commitment individuals put not only towards their day jobs, but also far beyond their roles, looking at how they involve themselves within wider aspects of the wine trade.

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Emerging Talent in Spirits 2023 shortlist

Entries for our 2023 Emerging Talent in Spirits award came from all over the world, from Argentina to Australia, Poland to Hong Kong. This category is open to anyone starting out in the spirits industry and who does not fall into the Spirits Communicator or Bartending categories.

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Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication 2023 shortlist

In 2022 the IWSC launched its Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication award. This year marks only the second year the title will be awarded and following 2022’s strong shortlist of contenders, our 2023 shortlist once again highlights the exciting future of the category

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Emerging Talent in Bartending 2023 shortlist

Last week the IWSC gathered several on-trade experts to judge its Emerging Talent in Bartending Trophy. Recognising the very finest talent in the bartender community, the judges were asked to lookout for individuals they felt were leading the way in creativity and trendsetting in the bar world.

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