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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

Scotland’s best distillers join forces to create special blend for IWSC’s 50th anniversary

Five of the best distillers in the world have teamed up to create a blended malt Scotch whisky in celebration of the IWSC’s 50th anniversary this year

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Wine news

Latest results celebrate wines from Chile, Argentina – and Kenya

The IWSC has awarded medals to wines made from a wide range of regions and grape varieties throughout South America, Latin America, India, and Kenya

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Wine news

Judge profile: Harriet Kininmonth

Harriet Kininmonth is the director of buying for Enotria & Co, the second largest wholesaler in the UK

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Wine news

South African wine results announced

The IWSC has awarded a raft of medals to the top wines of South Africa following the tasting sessions in central Cape Town last month

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Spirit news

Judge profile: Joel Harrison

Joel Harrison is an award-winning drinks writer and commentator, who specialises in whisky and fine spirits

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Wine news

Judge profile: Dirceu Vianna Junior MW

With almost three decades of experience in the wine industry, Dirceu Vianna Jr ('Junior') consults for several businesses in different parts of the world

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Spirit news

Judge profile: Arthur Nägele

Nägele is an independent spirits educator and consultant, and a founding member of the Spirituosenakademie which provides training for the wine and spirits industries

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