Stories
Latest updates
Find out what IWSC is up to and learn about top-rated producers via our news feed
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.
IWSC news
Upcoming shipping deadlines for 2018
With major deadlines coming up soon, it’s time to prepare your entries for IWSC 2018
Read article
IWSC news
Q&A: Richard Paterson on celebrating Christmas and his hopes for 2018
The IWSC sits down with Richard Paterson to reflect on his passion for Scotch whisky, and what lies ahead in 2018
Read article
Wine news
Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson team up for The Wine Show
IWSC Wine Communicators Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson join forces for the second season of popular TV show The Wine Show
Read article
Spirit news
Olivier Ward's top 10 gins for Christmas and New Year
IWSC Spirit Communicator of the Year Olivier Ward lists his top recommendations for gins to share with your friends and family this year
Read article
Wine news
Joe Fattorini's top 10 wines for Christmas and New Year
Wine expert, TV presenter, and IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year Joe Fattorini lists his top ten wines to get your hands on over the festive period
Read article
Spirit news
Richard Paterson's top 10 whiskies for Christmas and New Year
The Dalmore master blender and IWSC Lifetime Achievement Award winner Richard Paterson shares his top ten whiskies to enjoy at Christmas
Read article
IWSC news
Nominations open for the IWSC Achievement Awards
Nominations are now open for the IWSC’s Achievement Awards, which celebrate outstanding individual achievement within the wine and spirit industries
Read article
Spirit news
Award-winning IWSC spirits presented at ProWine China
An exclusive IWSC stand at ProWine China attracted over 300 visitors to taste 32 of its award-winning spirits
Read article
IWSC news
IWSC sponsors thanked at celebratory lunch
IWSC sponsors and judges play a key role in the competition's success, and were thanked for their continued support at luxury dining club Mosimann’s earlier this month
Read article
IWSC news
IWSC celebrates excellence in wine and spirits at its 48th Awards Banquet
The stars of the wine and spirits worlds converged last night in the heart of the City of London for a gala dinner to celebrate the winners of the International Wine and Spirit Competition
Read article