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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.

Spirit news

Olivier Ward on how to elevate a gin from good to gold

In this Spirits edition of the IWSC Insider Olivier Ward explains the objective and subjective factors of the Gin judging.

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Wine news

John Hoskins MW: IWSC gold is like a Michelin star

In this Wine edition of the IWSC Insider, Member of the IWSC Wine Judging Committee, John Hoskins MW explores what it truly takes to earn one of the wine world's most coveted accolades.

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IWSC news

From Vineyard to Bottle: BevZero's Essential Tools for Winemakers

With winemakers the world over grappling with surplus stock due to a drop in global consumption, dealcoholisation specialist BevZero is on hand to help turn excess wine into on-trend no and low-alcohol line extensions that will grab the attention of a new generation of consumers. We caught up with business development director, Irem Eren, to find out more… Growing in tandem with the wellness movement,

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IWSC news

Paris Can’t Wait! Wine Paris 2025 preview

Kicking off the 2025 drinks trade show calendar in style, Wine Paris returns to the City of Light in February with its biggest show to date. Lucy Shaw caught up with Vinexposium’s CEO, Rodolphe Lameyse, to find out what’s in store Against a turbulent backdrop of geopolitical, economic and environmental instability, the need for the drinks industry to rally together and strengthen its ties has

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Wine news

Kotekhi - Gurjaani Wine Factory named winner of Georgian Wine Producer Trophy 2025

The winner of the 2025 Georgian Wine Producer Trophy has been anounced following our Global Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia.

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IWSC news

IWSC 2025 Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia: medal results revealed

Following our first Global Judging of 2025, we are delighted to reveal the medal-winning wines & spirits from Georgia and Armenia.

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Alternative drinks

Millie Gooch: Low & No drinks have to do more than just skip the booze

In this edition of the IWSC Insider, we catch up with Millie Gooch, writer, Low & No advocate and judge, who shares how the IWSC helps shape the emerging Low & No category.

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IWSC news

IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in Georgia: judges' deliberations

Kicking off our 2025 Global Judging events, we headed to Georgia for the IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in the country. Following the first 2 days of judging, we caught up with the panel to find out their highlights so far.

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Spirit news

Richard Paterson OBE on how to win IWSC gold: It’s all about harmony

In this Spirits edition of the IWSC Insider, we speak to our Judging Committee member Richard Paterson OBE about Whisky trends, how to win an IWSC gold, and how the IWSC drives quality across the global spirits industry.

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Wine news

Dirceu Vianna Junior MW: IWSC elevates industry standards

In this first edition of the IWSC Insider, our Wine Judging Committee member Dirceu Vianna Junior MW shares how the IWSC contributes to industry standards and reveals how the medals are awarded.

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