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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.

Spirit news

Introducing IWSC London Dry Gin Producer Trophy

Ahead of the closing date for our Spirits Awards entries, we are delighted to announce our new London Dry Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.

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Wine news

The IWSC is heading back to Margaret River

The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Margaret River in Western Australia in partnership with the Margaret River Wine Association and Wines of Western Australia.

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Wine news

Top 8 Wines from Alsace – picked by the IWSC experts, in partnership with CIVA

To assist the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins d’Alsace  (CIVA) in its selection of wines to be showcased at the upcoming Prowein 2024, the IWSC was asked to bring together a panel of industry experts. Discover our judges' top picks of wines from Alsace.

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IWSC news

Indomitable Spirit: Introducing IWSC’s Industry Champion for 2024

We caught up with Sukhinder Singh, co-founder of The Whisky Exchange and MD of Elixir Distillers, to find out how he plans to capitalise on his year in the spotlight, and get the lowdown on his ambitious distillery projects in Islay and Speyside.

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Spirit news

Emma Cookson announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner

We are delighted to reveal that our winner for our Emerging Talent in Spirtis Communication award is Emma Cookson.

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Wine news

Cassandra Charlick announced as IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine Communication winner

We are delighted to share that the winner of our Emerging Talent in Wine Communication award is Cassandra Charlick. 

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Spirit news

Oscar Perry announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Bartending winner

We are delighted to reveal that the winner of our Emerging Talent in Bartending award, sponsored by William Grant & Sons is Oscar Perry.

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Wine news

Beatrice Bessi announced as IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality winner

We are thrilled to announce the winner of our Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality award – Beatrice Bessi, Head Sommelier at Chiltern Firehouse, London.

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Spirit news

Rohan Shah announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits winner

We are delighted to award Rohan as the winner for our 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits award.

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Wine news

Daria Kholodilina announced as IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine winner

Following the shortlist announcement, we are delighted to reveal the winner of this prestigious award – Daria Kholodilina.

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