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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.

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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How Ready-To-Drink Cocktails Transcended Convenience To Become a Craft Category

The ready-to-drink (RTD) category is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What began as simple convenience products for commuters has evolved into a legitimate craft category, where producers are reimagining classic cocktails and creating entirely new drinking experiences.

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Serious About Zero: Celebrating No-Alcohol Innovation How the no-alcohol category is finding its stride

The no-alcohol drinks revolution has reached a turning point. What began over a decade ago as simple spirit substitutes has evolved into a sophisticated category that's confidently charting its own course

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Lower ABV, Higher Expectations: Spirits with a Lighter Touch

How challenger brands are redefining what non-alcoholic spirits can achieve

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Beyond Substitution: How Low & No Wines Are Finding Their Voice

Quality leaps and category evolution mark the IWSC's fastest-growing awards programme

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Quality without compromise: BevZero’s role in the low & no wine revolution

With the low & no category going from strength to strength around the globe, the expertise of dealcoholisation specialist BevZero has never been more in demand.

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Narmeen Kamran: Maintaining Objectivity in Alternative Drinks Evaluation

As Managing Director of Desert Island Events and IWSC's Alternative Drinks judge Narmeen Kamran shares her systematic approach to impartial drinks evaluation.

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Josh Kelly: Don't get emotionally attached to a liquid

In this Alternative Drinks edition of the IWSC Insider, Buyer and Brand Relations Manager at Club Soda and IWSC Alternative Drinks Judge, Josh Kelly shares the Unique Challenge of Alcohol-Free Judging.

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Claire Warner: The Evolution of No & Low Alcohol Drinks

As co-founder of Æcorn and Board Member of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Claire Warner shares insights into the transforming landscape of no and low-alcohol beverages at IWSC.

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