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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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London Dry Gin Trophy winner: Monterey
Simon Finemore, Monterey Gin’s co-founder and distiller, tells us more about this exciting new gin kid on the block
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Wine news
IWSC announces Emerging Talent in Wine winner
The judging panel was unanimous in awarding the Emerging Talent in Wine award to Jamie Smith of Urban Craft Wines and The Online Tasting Club
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Spirit news
Young gin lovers presented with IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits award
The joint winners of the Emerging Talent in Spirits award are Alice Pearson and Rachel Sutherland
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IWSC news
IWSC awards Emerging Talent in Hospitality trophy as outdoor drinking and dining returns
The IWSC and the Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore are delighted to announce this year’s winner of the Emerging Talent in Hospitality Award as Luke Harbor
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Argentine entrepreneur wins IWSC's debut Bartender Award
The IWSC Bartender Award goes to Lucas Groglio, founder of the first sustainable bartending project that was 100% responsible for its impact
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Wine news
Best Argentinian Malbec as rated by IWSC experts
Argentine Malbec is one of the success stories of recent years, and with Malbec World Day coming up this week, we're celebrating the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020 awards
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Spirit news
Best London Dry Gin from around the world
The gin resurgence shows no signs of slowing down, and at its heart has been London Dry gin – the style where it all began. Here we review the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020
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IWSC news
IWSC announces shortlist for inaugural Emerging Talent awards
The IWSC has been busy searching for fresh and upcoming talent within the drinks industry. Today, we reveal the shortlist for our Emerging Talent and Bartender awards
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The retailers and supermarkets shortlisted for top IWSC trophies
An IWSC business award is the ultimate acknowledgement for the trade. Highlighting the unsung heroes, be it distribution or supplying the on-trade; the companies that marry producers with buyers, brands with the buying public are the heart that keeps our trade running.
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Wine news
20 best English sparkling wines
Sparkling wine has been a real success story in England and English fizzes frequently beat Champagnes in blind tastings. Here are 20 of the best bottles to seek out
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