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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.

John Cashman
John Cashman

Company: Beam Suntory

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Zara Cassidy
Zara Cassidy

Position: Buyer

Company: Majestic Wines

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Salvatore Castano
Salvatore Castano

Position: On Trade Advisor & Wine Buyer at Friarwood Fine Wines

Company: Friarwood

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Nicolo Cereghini
Nicolo Cereghini

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

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Umay Çeviker
Umay Çeviker

Position: Writer

Company: Heritage Vines of Turkey initiative / Slow Food and Slow Wine Coalition

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Matt Chambers
Matt Chambers

Position: Founder & Director

Company: Whisky For Everyone Ltd

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Qiqi Chen
Qiqi Chen

Company: Cheng International

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Marie Cheong Thong
Marie Cheong Thong

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

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Davit  Chichua
Davit Chichua

Position: Director at Institute for Viticulture and Oenology

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Irakli  Cholobargia
Irakli Cholobargia

Position: Marketing Consultant, Wines & Spirits

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Megan Clarke
Megan Clarke

Position: Wine buyer

Company: Ellis of Richmond ltd

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Freddie Cobb
Freddie Cobb

Position: Head of Drinks & Wine Buyer

Company: Vagabond Wines

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Emily Collins
Emily Collins

Position: Spirits Buyer

Company: Enotria & Co.

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Lee Connor
Lee Connor

Company: The Scotch Whiskey Society

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Alistair Cooper MW
Alistair Cooper MW

Position: Member of the Wine Judging Committee

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Meltem Coşkun
Meltem Coşkun

Position: Wine Director

Company: Group D.ream

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Andrew Craig
Andrew Craig

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: C&C Group

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Peter Crawford
Peter Crawford

Position: Director / Buyer

Company: Sip Champagnes

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