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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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Top 20 single malt whiskies from around the world

The past decade or so has been kind to the whisky drinker. Up until then, their choice of dram was generally limited to Scotland, Ireland and the USA – and little else. But now the options are vast – whisky is made all around the world, and the results are giving the traditional producers something to think about.

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Red Wine Producer of the Year 2020: Wolf Blass Wines

From modest beginnings, making wine ‘in a humble tin shed’, according to Wolf Blass chief winemaker Chris Hatcher, the company has become one of the world’s most successful wineries – and is now the recipient of the 2020 IWSC Red Wine Producer Trophy

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Spirit news

Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year 2020: William Grant & Sons

Covering both classic and modern, William Grant & Sons continues to be at the heart of everything in this dynamic industry – and that is the main reason why this family-owned company is the recipient of the 2020 IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

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Value alternatives to red Burgundy and Rhône: Top 20 New Zealand red wines

New Zealand may have made its name with Sauvignon Blanc, but it’s Pinot Noir that’s grabbing the headlines right now. New Zealand has become an utterly dependable value alternative to red Burgundy, delivering rich, succulent Pinots. Discover the best bottles here

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Spirit news

Baijiu: Learn about China’s national drink and the best bottles to try

Ahead of Chinese New Year, we're talking about China's national drink - Baijiu - and sharing the top 20 bottles from the IWSC 2020 spirits tasting

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Wine news

Top Chinese wines for Chinese New Year

China will definitely be worth keeping an eye on in the coming years, and as its wines start to become more widely available, expect to see more bottles on our shelves – and more awards to come, too. Here are the best Chinese wines as judged in the IWSC’s latest tasting.

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IWSC Business Insight: How to get your wine listed on airlines

Nearly 15 billion people took at least one flight in 2019. So, when travel gets back to normal, how do you get your wines onto drinks trolleys, into airport lounges – and in front of thirsty passengers? Kelly Stevenson, former Global Wine and Beverages Manager for British Airways, shares her tips on airline wines – what to serve, how to serve it, and the best ways to secure those sought-after listings

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Best Portuguese white wines from the country's indigenous grapes

Portugal is rightly proud of its indigenous varieties you won’t find anywhere else. The likes of Arinto, Fernão Pires, Antão Vaz and Loureira offer a fantastic range of flavour. Discover the top Portuguese white wines.

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Top 15 Portuguese red wines

Portugal is one of the most underappreciated wine countries, given the value and quality on offer. Here is the pick of Portuguese reds from the 2020 IWSC Northern Hemisphere tasting

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