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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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IWSC Judges’ Insight: Victoria Burt MW
WSET's Victoria Burt shares her advice for MW hopefuls including the best resources and how to make the most of the programme
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Spirit news
Top 10 tequilas and mezcals for Cinco de Mayo
Tequila and mezcal both play a major role in the Cinco de Mayo celebrations - celebrate the right way this year with an award-winning spirit
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Spirit news
Double Dutch announced as official IWSC mixer partner
Award-winning Double Dutch, producer of premium flavoured mixers, will sponsor the Vodka Producer Trophy at the IWSC this year
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Spirit news
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
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Wine news
Top 5 Provence rosés for summer
Provence in southern France is the biggest rosé-producing area in the world, with rose wines making up almost 90% of the region’s production
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Spirit news
Scotch Whisky Producer 2019: Whyte & Mackay
Founded in Glasgow in 1844 by Charles Mackay and James Whyte, Whyte & Mackay is one of Scotland’s most enduring whisky producers
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Wine news
Meet the maker: Victoria Matta, Castello Vicchiomaggio
Tuscan wine estate Castello Vicchiomaggio is among Italy’s most historical wineries
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IWSC Judges' Insight: Steven Spurrier, IWSC Honorary Chair
Steven Spurrier is one of the most renowned figures in the world wine industry
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Top 10 English sparkling wines
In celebration of #theBIGenglishwinegoodfriday this week, try ten brilliant English sparkling wines, all IWSC winners
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Five top-rated New World Pinot Noirs
It's not just Burgundy that produces great Pinot Noir. In our latest selection of wines from IWSC, New World Pinots take centre stage
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