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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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Gold medal winning rums setting the standard

The Gold Medal winning rums at this year's IWSC showcased the quality and diversity of the rum category and demonstrated how rum is becoming a true global spirit.

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Wine news

IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa: Results

We are delighted to reveal the results of the IWSC’s Global Judging in South Africa for 2025. Judged by a world-class panel of experts, many with deep ties to the region, this year’s tasting highlighted the quality, character and confidence of South African winemaking

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Lessons from this year's rum silver medal winners

This year’s Silver medal-winning rums offer a revealing snapshot of quality, innovation and style. With over 120 Silver medals awarded, the judging panels encountered a vibrant range of rums that reflected both tradition and the category’s evolving direction.

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Raising a Glass to Rum: IWSC Bronze Medal Winners 2025

An IWSC Bronze medal is not easily won. It is a clear marker of excellence, signifying a product that delivers consistent quality along with an enjoyable, approachable drinking experience. For consumers, it serves as a reliable indicator of authenticity and care in production.

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Judges' deliberations: Standout sparkling and strong varietal showings from South Africa

As the IWSC’s 2025 South Africa Wine Judging draws to a close, we look back on the week’s highlights and speak to our panel of judges to discover just how the wines performed

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Spirit news

From Islay to Orkney: Island single malt whiskies impress at the IWSC

Across Scotland’s whisky-producing islands, from the windswept shores of Islay to the rugged terrain of Orkney and the emerging spirit of Raasay, distillers are using terroir and stylistic flair to craft compelling single malts

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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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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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