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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 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Worldwide Whiskey

With so many countries producing exceptional whiskeys from around the world, our judges were treated to two days of judging the IWSC’s Worldwide Whiskey category.

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Wine news

The IWSC 2024 Wine Results are out

Following two weeks of the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging, today we are delighted to reveal the medal results.

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IWSC news

Join us for the IWSC's 2024 Awards Celebration

The IWSC is delighted to announce the return of its 2024 Awards Celebration, coined by the trade as the "Oscars of the drinks industry" at the iconic Roundhouse on 12 November 2024.

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Spirit news

IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on agave spirits

Another fantastic day at the IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging as our experts tackled the Agave category. After a tasting that saw tequila and mezcal scoop up medals, we asked our judges which flights stood out the most.

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Grape Brandy and Asian Spirits

As we close the doors on another day at our Spirits Judging, our judges were left with smiles on their faces thanks to the impressive quality of spirits on show. With many gold and gold outstanding awards across the day of judging, it’s not surprise why.

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Spirit news

IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on bitters and liqueurs

After a busy day judging bitters and liqueurs, we sat down with our judges to find out what caught their attention

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Scotch Whisky

Our Spirits judging has kicked off with one of the IWSC’s biggest categories – Scotch whisky. We caught up with our judges right after the tasting.

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Wine news

IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Italian wines

After two excellent weeks of wine judging, the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in London has come to a close with two days of Italian wines co-chaired by Mick O’Connell MW and Alistair Cooper MW. We sat down with our judges to find out their highlights on the final few days of the judging.

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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Australian wine

Our Wine Judging continues with tasting entries from one of the world’s biggest wine-producing countries. Following two days of judging Australian wine, we spoke to our experts about the standout regions and grape varieties from Down Under.

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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on New Zealand and Canadian wines

As we launch into the final days of the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging, our expert judges have been tasting through the many flights of New Zealand and Canadian wines.

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