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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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Meet the Champion: Philipp Reinstaller
Fresh from winning the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, which was held in London last week, we caught up with 2024 champion Philipp Reinstaller – head sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles at The OWO – to find out how he kept his nerve during the final, why he has his sights set on the world title, and which celebrity he served Krug to...
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Introducing Talis' New Production Unit
It’s not all about the liquid. The way a bottle looks, feels and functions in a consumer’s hands is a huge factor in persuading a potential buyer to part with their money, and also greatly influences an individual’s drinking experience. In 2013, closures giant Cork Supply spotted a gap in the luxury spirits market for high quality premium stoppers, and so they created Talis, which
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The science of carbonation: Why your serve tastes better when using higher quality, carbonated mixers
Mixers have long been overlooked by consumers and the on-trade alike, playing - at best - the supporting role to spirit’s top billing, but drinks pioneers Franklin & Sons are on a mission to make us understand our mixers better. They are also determined to give something back to the drinks industry, so are starting with the people who know their beverages best and truly
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IWSC Judges: Kentucky is a great place with great whiskey
After our inaugural North American Whiskey Judging in Kentucky, members of our judging panel shared their thoughts on the whiskey they tasted, the trends they have noticed, as well as their advice to American producers seeking to grow their exports.
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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Evening Schedule
The IWSC is delighted to reveal the programme for our 2024 Awards Celebration at the Roundhouse, London.
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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule
We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration on 12 November. During this spectacular event at the iconic Roundhouse, London, we will reveal our Producer and Communicator Trophy winners, as well as honouring our Emerging Talent winners.
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Wine news
IWSC Judges: Chinese wines show huge potential
Following our first Wine Judging in China, our judges talked through some of their highlights, discoveries and shared their advice to producers looking to enter international markets.
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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Wine Initiative
The IWSC Green Wine Initiative Trophy recognises the myriad of ways winemakers are shifting their production methods and viticulture practises to be more sustainable. Discover our 2024 shortlist.
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IWSC announces 2024 Wine trophy winners
Having retasted all gold-medal winning wines from our 2024 Awards, our judges selected the winners of the IWSC’s coveted Wine trophies.
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Spirit news
IWSC announces 2024 Spirits trophy winners
Following the IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging earlier this year, we are thrilled to reveal the winners of our spirits trophies. Members of our Spirits Judging Committee gathered to retaste all of the 2024 gold-winning spirits, selecting the very best for this year's trophy winners.
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