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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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Vodka Trophy 2020: Naud French Vodka
Jean-Michel Naud always wanted to do things a bit differently and in 1999 he dared to create the first vodka in the Charentes region in France, an area synonymous with Cognac production.
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Top Worldwide Whiskies
Whiskies from the unlikeliest of places are now among the most exciting – and increasingly acclaimed – in the world.
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Worldwide Whiskey Trophy 2020: The Westfalian Peated 6-Year-Old Single Malt
The Westfalian, which German whisky connoisseur Thomas Ewers makes with master distiller Wilhelm Northoff, was first made in 2012
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2020 Spirits Trophies announced
The top spirits of the year have been announced today, as the winners of our 16 coveted spirits trophies are revealed
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Scotch whisky shows its subtle side
The Scotch whisky tastings have produced a raft of gold outstanding medals – which show not only that the category is in the most robust health, but also that styles are evolving
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Future 50 Q&A: Kelsey Ramage
Bartender Kelsey Ramage runs education platform Trash Tiki, which focuses on the impact of organic waste in the drinks industry
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The best rye whiskies from around the world
Rye whisky’s rise to prominence has seen it become a favourite of bartenders – from an increasingly cosmopolitan array of sources
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2020 spirits judging: the verdict
IWSC panel chair Joel Harrison lifts the lid on the judging in this year’s spirits categories, the challenge of finding the very best, and the trends, highlights and emerging talent of 2020
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Q&A with Talis by Cork Supply
IWSC sponsor Talis provides premium cork stoppers for luxury wine and spirit brands
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Future 50 Q&A: Yuchen Zhong
Yuchen Zhong’s company Yuan Kun Education is currently the leading education and technical consulting firm in the Chinese baijiu industry
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