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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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Joel Harrison - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our 2022 judging – here we discover what Joel Harrison, IWSC Judging Committee member, award-winning drinks writer and commentator, and whisky and fine spirits specialist.

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Colin Hampden-White - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our 2022 judging...here we discover what writer, presenter, photographer and IWSC judge, Colin Hampden-White, rated as his top picks.

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Rosie Milsom - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Rosie Milsom, Head of New Product Development at Atom Brands, rated as her top picks.

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Sam Carter - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Sam Carter, all-round gin aficionado rated as his top picks.

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Dhavall Ghandi - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Dhavall Gandhi, former whisky director for The Lakes Distillery, rated as his top picks.

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Tim Blake - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Tim Blake, Co-Founder of Crossip Drinks marked as his top picks.

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Bernadette Pamplin - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Bernadette Pamplin marked as her top picks.

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Charles Maxwell - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Master Distiller, Charles Maxwell marked as his top picks.

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Keli Rivers - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Keli Rivers marked as her top picks.

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Shortlist: 2022 IWSC Spirit Producer Trophies

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted spirits producer trophies.

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