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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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Meet the Champion: Philipp Reinstaller

Fresh from winning the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, which was held in London last week, we caught up with 2024 champion Philipp Reinstaller – head sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles at The OWO – to find out how he kept his nerve during the final, why he has his sights set on the world title, and which celebrity he served Krug to...

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Introducing Talis' New Production Unit

It’s not all about the liquid. The way a bottle looks, feels and functions in a consumer’s hands is a huge factor in persuading a potential buyer to part with their money, and also greatly influences an individual’s drinking experience. In 2013, closures giant Cork Supply spotted a gap in the luxury spirits market for high quality premium stoppers, and so they created Talis, which

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The science of carbonation: Why your serve tastes better when using higher quality, carbonated mixers

Mixers have long been overlooked by consumers and the on-trade alike, playing - at best - the supporting role to spirit’s top billing, but drinks pioneers Franklin & Sons are on a mission to make us understand our mixers better. They are also determined to give something back to the drinks industry, so are starting with the people who know their beverages best and truly

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Evening Schedule

The IWSC is delighted to reveal the programme for our 2024 Awards Celebration at the Roundhouse, London.

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule

We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration on 12 November. During this spectacular event at the iconic Roundhouse, London, we will reveal our Producer and Communicator Trophy winners, as well as honouring our Emerging Talent winners.

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IWSC announces 2025 Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia

The IWSC is delighted to announce its return to Georgia for the third Global Judging event in the country, this time focusing on both wines and spirits from Georgia and Armenia.

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IWSC unveils the winners of the 2024 Design Awards

After a busy day of judging, we are delighted to announce the results of the 2024 Design Awards, celebrating bottle, can and packaging design across Wine, Spirits and Alternative drinks.

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IWSC takes ownership of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition

We are thrilled to announce that starting in 2024, the IWSC will host the UK Sommelier of the Year – a leading competition for wine hospitality professionals

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IWSC introduces Global Judging Producer Trophies

We are delighted to introduce the IWSC Global Judging Producer Trophies recognising the best wine and spirits brands across the world.

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Join us for the IWSC's 2024 Awards Celebration

The IWSC is delighted to announce the return of its 2024 Awards Celebration, coined by the trade as the "Oscars of the drinks industry" at the iconic Roundhouse on 12 November 2024.

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