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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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Keli Rivers - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Keli Rivers marked as her top picks.

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Shortlist: 2022 IWSC Spirit Producer Trophies

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted spirits producer trophies.

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Guy Hodcroft - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Guy Hodcroft marked as his top picks.

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Catching up with Millie Milliken, winner of the IWSC 2022 Spirits Communicator

Ahead of opening entries for our 2023 Communicator awards, the IWSC catches up with Millie Milliken, winner of the IWSC's 2022 Spirits Communicator accolade...

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Veronika Karlova - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Veronika Karlova is a Slovakian vodka expert based in the UK. With an extensive knowlesge of the global vodka market, Veronika is the UK Brand Ambassador for Beluga Vodka. Discover her top picks here.

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Billy Abbott - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Billy Abbott marked as his top picks.

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Barry McCaughley - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Barry McCaughley marked as his top picks.

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Gin award winners joining Junipalooza

With just under one month until Spirits Kiosk’s celebration of all things gin - Junipalooza - the IWSC is delighted to highlight some medal winners from its 2022 spirits judging confirmed for the event.

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