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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.
Wine news
The IWSC in Margaret River: Judges' Deliberations
Ahead of the results anouncement next week, read sbout the initial impressions and finding from this year's IWSC Global Judging in Margaret River.
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Spirit news
The Diverse World of Silver and Bronze Medal Vodkas
How alternative ingredients and emerging producers are reshaping vodka's future
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Spirit news
From Grain to Glory: How Traditional Ingredients Drive Gold Medal Vodkas
Seven Gold Outstanding medals prove heritage ingredients and regional mastery create exceptional vodka
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Spirit news
The Return of Flavoured Vodka
How this year's IWSC entries prove flavoured vodka has shed its artificial past for premium authenticity
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Spirit news
East Meets West in Perfect Harmony with Sake and Rice Wine
At IWSC 2025, sake and rice wine entries achieved an impressive 91% medal rate, with three Gold medals (95 points each) spanning Japanese sake craftsmanship and Chinese huangjiu tradition.
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Spirit news
Baijiu: China's Complex Spirit Connects with Curious Drinkers
How this year's IWSC medal winners prove the world's most consumed liquor is ready for global appreciation
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Spirit news
Korea's Everyday Spirit Finds a Premium Voice
How the Korean Wave is transforming one of the world's best-selling spirits into a global premium
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Spirit news
Shochu's Silent Revolution: Japan's Best-Kept Secret Goes Global
How a 99-point Awamori and 97 medals prove this elegant spirit is ready for the world stage
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Alternative drinks
‘I’ll Have The Unusual’: High-Quality Alternatives in Bar Offerings
These days, when you walk into any progressive bar, you’ll find more than beer, wine and spirits on the menu. The IWSC 2025 Alternative Drinks results reveal an intriguing story.
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Wine news
IWSC Global Judging in South Africa: Producer Trophy Announced
Graham Beck, Cap Classique specialist, has been awarded the South African Producer Trophy.
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