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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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IWSC and Spirits Kiosk: bringing new market opportunities to our winners

We are thrilled to share that this year we will continue our collaboration with Spirits Kiosk, part of Enotria & Coe, offering our medal-winning spirits an opportunity to gain new on-trade and off-trade listings.

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Introducing IWSC London Dry Gin Producer Trophy

Ahead of the closing date for our Spirits Awards entries, we are delighted to announce our new London Dry Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.

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Emma Cookson announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner

We are delighted to reveal that our winner for our Emerging Talent in Spirtis Communication award is Emma Cookson.

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Oscar Perry announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Bartending winner

We are delighted to reveal that the winner of our Emerging Talent in Bartending award, sponsored by William Grant & Sons is Oscar Perry.

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Rohan Shah announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits winner

We are delighted to award Rohan as the winner for our 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits award.

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Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication 2024 shortlist

The IWSC is delighted to announce its shortlist for the 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication award, sponsored by Fettercairn Whisky.

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Emerging Talent in Bartending 2024 shortlist

The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlist for our 2024 Emerging Talent in Bartending award, sponsored by William Grant & Sons.

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Emerging Talent in Spirits 2024 shortlist

The IWSC is delighted to announce its shortlist for the 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits award.

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Ian Burrell named IWSC’s 2024 Spirits Communicator

We’re delighted to announce that Ian Burrell is the winner of the IWSC’s 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Chivas Brothers.

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Altos Planos awarded IWSC’s 2023 Outstanding Spirits Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Altos Planos the IWSC 2023 Outstanding Spirits Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.

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