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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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Highland and Speyside Single Malts: Classic regions, contemporary statements
Scotland’s best-known whisky regions delivered standout performances at the IWSC 2025, with Highland and Speyside distilleries earning some of the highest scores across the single malt category
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Spirit news
Why Scottish single grain whisky Is gaining momentum in global markets
Scottish single grain whisky is stepping into the spotlight, with distillers embracing innovation and global demand rising for both mixable expressions and rare aged releases.
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Spirit news
Blended Scotch Whisky: Trends and innovation in premiumisation
The Blended and Blended Malt Whisky categories attracted a diverse range of entries this year, and our judges unearthed the very best from brands of all sizes.
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Wine news
Sweet and Fortified: A Category with Untapped Potential
Sweet and fortified wines have long been favourites among wine professionals - and the IWSC 2025 results showed exactly why.
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Wine news
IWSC Wine Judging in Turkey: The Results
We are pleased to announce this year’s results from our Global Judging event in Turkey where judges praised a variety of wine styles and grape varieties.
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Gold Medal Sparkling Wines: IWSC 2025’s Top Performers by Region
Sparkling wines dazzled at the IWSC 2025 London Judging, with 84% of entries earning medals. Entries came from 18 countries, demonstrating the diversity and dynamism of this global category.
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Wine news
3 IWSC Trends in Gold Medal-Winning Premium Rosé and Orange Wines
The IWSC's 2025 London Judging put the spotlight on two of the wine world's most expressive and fast-evolving categories: rosé and orange wines. Read on the find out which trends emerged.
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IWSC Gold Medal Winning White Wines: Judges' Favourites
Whilst reds often take centre stage, we reveal which white wines captivated our judges, receiving the coverted IWSC gold medal.
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Wine news
Three Years, One Standard: The IWSC returns to Western Australia for our next Global Judging event
The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Western Australia in partnership with Margaret River Wine.
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Wine news
What makes a Gold medal-winning red wine?
Discover the IWSC 2025's Gold Medal winning red wines. Learn what our wine judging commitee members look for in a gold medal winning red during the judging sessions.
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