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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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A World of Sweet Traditions and Bold Innovations
How global producers are reviving a historic category with craft, character and floral flair
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The Diverse World of Silver and Bronze Medal Vodkas
How alternative ingredients and emerging producers are reshaping vodka's future
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From Grain to Glory: How Traditional Ingredients Drive Gold Medal Vodkas
Seven Gold Outstanding medals prove heritage ingredients and regional mastery create exceptional vodka
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The Return of Flavoured Vodka
How this year's IWSC entries prove flavoured vodka has shed its artificial past for premium authenticity
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East Meets West in Perfect Harmony with Sake and Rice Wine
At IWSC 2025, sake and rice wine entries achieved an impressive 91% medal rate, with three Gold medals (95 points each) spanning Japanese sake craftsmanship and Chinese huangjiu tradition.
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Baijiu: China's Complex Spirit Connects with Curious Drinkers
How this year's IWSC medal winners prove the world's most consumed liquor is ready for global appreciation
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Korea's Everyday Spirit Finds a Premium Voice
How the Korean Wave is transforming one of the world's best-selling spirits into a global premium
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Shochu's Silent Revolution: Japan's Best-Kept Secret Goes Global
How a 99-point Awamori and 97 medals prove this elegant spirit is ready for the world stage
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Is flavoured gin still relevant in 2025?
How IWSC 2025 reveals a category in transition - fewer products, but better ones
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Contemporary Gin: Creative Spirits Leading Innovation in 2025
Contemporary gin is now at the forefront of innovation in the spirits world. At the IWSC 2025, it became the largest gin category, with almost 300 entries - surpassing the 261 for Classic gin
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