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MEET THE JUDGES

Recruited for their unrivalled expertise, the IWSC judges are at the heart of our awards

Our judges assess every glass put in front of them methodically to ensure a fair and true result, tasting and discussing each entry alongside the rest of the panel. Our panels consist of experts and influencers from every sector of the drinks trade, from buyers, importers and distributors to the specialists making and serving the drinks. View our judges below.

Tom Brady
Tom Brady

Position: Spirits Buyer, Event Manager & Podcast Host

Company: The Oxford Wine Company

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Denis Broci
Denis Broci

Position: Director of Bars

Company: Claridges

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Rose Brookman
Rose Brookman

Position: Lecturer & Course Coordinator

Company: The Mixing Class

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Nate Brown
Nate Brown

Position: Creative Director

Company: Socap Group

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Ian Burrell
Ian Burrell

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: UK RumFest

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Danny Callaway
Danny Callaway

Position: VP Hospitality & Product Development

Company: Bardstown Bourbon Company

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Sam Carter
Sam Carter

Position: Senior Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador

Company: Bombay Sapphire Distillery

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John Cashman
John Cashman

Company: Beam Suntory

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Ian Chang
Ian Chang

Position: Co-founder, Master Distiller & Blender

Company: Komoro Distillery

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Qiqi Chen
Qiqi Chen

Company: Cheng International

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Marie Cheong Thong
Marie Cheong Thong

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: The Larder At 36

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Emily Collins
Emily Collins

Position: Spirits Buyer

Company: Enotria & Co.

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Lee Connor
Lee Connor

Company: The Scotch Whiskey Society

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Dawn Davies MW
Dawn Davies MW

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: Speciality Drinks

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Ortis Deley
Ortis Deley

Position: Spirits Evangelist

Company: Glassmates

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