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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.

Julia Forte
Julia Forte

Company: The Gin Club

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Michael Foster
Michael Foster

Position: Global Brand Ambassador

Company: Belvedere Vodka

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Dhavall  Gandhi
Dhavall Gandhi

Position: Managing Director & Master Blender

Company: Dhavall Gandhi Whisky

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Anthony Gladman
Anthony Gladman

Position: Writer

Company: Writer

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Gregg Glass
Gregg Glass

Position: Master Whisky Maker & Blender

Company: Whyte & Mackay

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James Goggin
James Goggin

Position: Head of Sales at Empirical

Company: Empirical

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Stephen Gould
Stephen Gould

Position: Master Distiller and CEO

Company: Golden Moon Distillery

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Matthew Greatrex
Matthew Greatrex

Position: Spirit Buyer

Company: Aldi

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Barbara Grossenbacher
Barbara Grossenbacher

Position: Founder & Director

Company: Edelwhite Gin

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Colin Hampden-White
Colin Hampden-White

Position: Spirits Judging Committee Member

Company: The Three Drinkers

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Jimmy Harris
Jimmy Harris

Position: Consultant

Company: Glassmates

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Joel Harrison
Joel Harrison

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

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Oliver Hilton-Johnson
Oliver Hilton-Johnson

Position: Director and Japanese Alcohol Specialist

Company: Tegu Sake

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Guy Hodcroft
Guy Hodcroft

Position: Buyer

Company: Bordeaux Index Fine Wines & Spirits

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Ashley Hunka
Ashley Hunka

Position: Customer Marketing Manager

Company: Hatch Mansfield

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Sandy Hyslop
Sandy Hyslop

Position: Director of Blending & Inventory

Company: Chivas Brothers Limited

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