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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 2024 London Dry Gin Producer Trophy awarded to Portofino Dry Gin – La Penisola

We are delighted to award Portofino Dry Gin La Penisola the IWSC 2024 London Dry Gin Producer Trophy.

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Caorunn Gin wins IWSC’s 2024 UK Gin Producer Trophy

We’re excited to announce Caorunn Gin (Balmenach Distillery) as the winner of the IWSC 2024 UK Gin Producer Trophy.

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Hernö Gin awarded IWSC’s 2024 International Gin Producer Trophy

We’re thrilled to award Hernö Gin the IWSC 2024 International Gin Producer Trophy

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De jongens van Oud West - winner of IWSC’s 2024 Liqueur Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award De jongens van Oud West the IWSC 2024 Liqueurs Producer Trophy.

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Bimmerle Private Distillery takes home IWSC’s 2024 Fruit Spirits Producer Trophy

We’re excited to announce the winner of the IWSC 2024 Fruit Spirit Producer Trophy - Bimmerle Private Distillery.

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Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal wins IWSC’s 2024 Agave Producer Trophy

We’re thrilled to announced Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal as the winner of the IWSC 2024 Agave Producer Trophy, in partnership with Spirits Kiosk

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Domaine Tariquet awarded IWSC’s 2024 Grape Brandy Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Domaine Tariquet the IWSC 2024 Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis.

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IWSC Judges: Kentucky is a great place with great whiskey

After our inaugural North American Whiskey Judging in Kentucky, members of our judging panel shared their thoughts on the whiskey they tasted, the trends they have noticed, as well as their advice to American producers seeking to grow their exports.

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IWSC announces 2024 Spirits trophy winners

Following the IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging earlier this year, we are thrilled to reveal the winners of our spirits trophies. Members of our Spirits Judging Committee gathered to retaste all of the 2024 gold-winning spirits, selecting the very best for this year's trophy winners.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Spirit Initiative

The IWSC Green Spirit Trophy recognises the multitude of considerate spirit production practices across the world. Discover our 2024 shortlist.

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