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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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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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Melita Kiely - winner of IWSC 2025 Spirits Communicator Trophy

Following the shortlist announcement, the IWSC is excited to reveal the winner of its 2025 Spirits Communicator Trophy. Congratulations to Melita Kiely!

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IWSC announces Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal as winner of 2024 Outstanding Spirit Producer Trophy

We are delighted to anounce the winner of our 2024 Outstanding Spirit Producer - Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.

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Maker's Mark takes home IWSC’s 2024 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy

We are delighted to award Maker's Mark the IWSC 2024 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy.

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Loch Lomond Whiskies - winner of IWSC’s 2024 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

We’re thrilled to reveal the winner of the IWSC 2024 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy - Loch Lomond Whiskies.

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Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery wins IWSC’s 2024 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy

We’re excited to award Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery the IWSC 2024 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy.

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Heaven Hill Distillery awarded IWSC’s 2024 Bourbon Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Heaven Hill Distillery the IWSC 2024 Bourbon Producer Trophy.

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Absolut Vodka awarded IWSC’s 2024 Vodka Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Absolut Vodka the IWSC 2024 Vodka Producer Trophy.

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Sakagura Ohtemon - winner of IWSC’s 2024 Shochu Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to announce Sakagura Ohtemon Co., Ltd. as the winner of the IWSC 2024 Shochu Producer Trophy.

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Hubei Lihua Village Wine Industry Co. wins IWSC’s 2024 Baijiu Producer Trophy

We’re excited to announce that the IWSC 2024 Baijiu Producer Trophy has been awarded to Hubei Lihua Village Wine Industry Co., Ltd.

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