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Rum Producer 2019: RL Seale & Company

You could say that RL Seale & Company is a hard act to follow, having won this very award in 2018

Spirit news

Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Stephanie Macleod

Master Blender Stephanie Macleod works at John Dewar & Sons Ltd, where she is in charge of blended Scotch whiskies and single malts

IWSC news

Christelle Guibert appointed CEO Fine Wines & Spirits of The Conversion Group

The Conversion Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Christelle Guibert to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer, Fine Wines and Spirits

Wine news

Touriga Nacional, a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon

The king of Douro, Touriga Nacional, is probably the key ingredient in top Vintage Port, and more recently it’s being used to produce some top-notch table wines.

Spirit news

Judge profile: Arthur Nägele

Nägele is an independent spirits educator and consultant, and a founding member of the Spirituosenakademie which provides training for the wine and spirits industries

Wine news

An interview with Chinese wine consultant Terry Xu

IWSC wine consultant Terry Xu is a wine and cognac expert and senior wine business consultant with 23 years of experience in the wine industry

Spirit news

UK Gin Producer 2019: Atom Brands

“Only the best” is the simple philosophy Atom Brands abides by in order to create its exceptional range of craft spirits

Wine news

Nine of the world's best Cabernet Francs

France is still the global powerhouse of Cabernet Franc production but there's more and moe exciting examples coming out of the New World. Find out which countries are leading the charge...

Wine news

Nine top-rated Australian gins to try

Australian gin has come a long way in a very short time – here is the pick of the bunch from the IWSC’s latest spirits tasting.

Wine news

Top Chinese wines for Chinese New Year

China will definitely be worth keeping an eye on in the coming years, and as its wines start to become more widely available, expect to see more bottles on our shelves – and more awards to come, too. Here are the best Chinese wines as judged in the IWSC’s latest tasting.

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

IWSC news

IWSC announces 2025 Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia

The IWSC is delighted to announce its return to Georgia for the third Global Judging event in the country, this time focusing on both wines and spirits from Georgia and Armenia.

IWSC news

IWSC Announce new Chairman of Technical and Judging Committee

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), the world’s most prestigious wine and spirit competition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Goodband MW as the new Chairman of the Technical and Judging Committee. Philip said of his role “I am delighted to have this opportunity to work with an exceptional team to enhance the already high reputation of the IWSC”. Philip

Spirit news

London cabbie wins IWSC Rum & Cola Trophy – for London’s only white rum

Moses Odong has two specialisms. He drives one of London’s iconic black cabs, and he makes London’s only white rum – which is so good it’s just won a trophy

IWSC news

Award Winning, Great Value, Summer Wines. Some Stars of the International Wines & Spirits Competition

AWARD WINNING, GREAT VALUE SUMMER WINES SOME STARS OF THE INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION Summer has arrived, and no picnic or BBQ is complete without a chilled glass of wine or bubbles. Rumours about the UK’s dwindling prosecco supply may be rife, but don’t panic buy at your local supermarket just yet. This year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Northern Hemisphere