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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.

Wine news

2023 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 1 & 2

Our 2023 Wine Judging is well underway, kicking off this year with our sparkling wine category. We caught up with our Wine Judging Committee member, sparkling and Champagne expert, Essi Avellan MW to find out what the highlights are from this year’s judging.

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Spirit news

Shortlist: 2023 IWSC Spirits Producer Trophies

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted 2023 Spirits Producer Trophies.

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Spirit news

Shortlist: 2023 IWSC Spirits Producer Trophies

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted 2023 Spirits Producer Trophies.

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IWSC news

Join us for the IWSC's 2023 Awards Celebration

Following the success of our 2022 Award dinner, the IWSC is delighted to announce its return to the Roundhouse, London, for its 2023 Awards Celebration.

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Spirit news

The IWSC announces 2023 spirits trophy winners

Having completed another record year for spirits award entries, the IWSC is delighted to announce the 26 spirits to have been awarded a trophy.

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IWSC news

Join the IWSC for our series of events at the 2023 London Wine Fair

The IWSC will be on stand K50 throughout the three days of the London Wine Fair, hosting a series of events which you can sign up for on the London Wine Fair website.

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Wine news

The IWSC announces it is bringing its international awards to Turkey

Following the recent announcement of its ‘in situ’ wine judging in Austria, Argentina and South Africa, this summer, the IWSC will also be bringing its international awards to Turkey...

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Spirit news

IWSC 2023 Spirits Awards: Tequila & Mezcal

Following the release of the IWSC’s 2023 spirits medal winners, we highlight some of the top performers in this year’s Tequila & Mezcal categories…

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Spirit news

IWSC 2023 Spirits Awards: Mixer Awards

Following the release of the IWSC’s 2023 spirits medal winners, we highlight some of the top performers in this year’s Mixer Awards categories…

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Spirit news

IWSC 2023 Spirits Awards: Rum

Following the release of the IWSC’s 2023 spirits medal winners, we highlight some of the top performers in this year’s Rum categories…

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