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The IWSC Rum Producer of the Year goes to BBS, a Martinique-based distiller that creates a very special type of rum: agricole, made from fresh sugar cane
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The world of whiskey has traditionally been dominated by Scotland, Ireland and the US, but change is afoot. Representing Worldwide Whiskey is Finland's Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery.
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It's spent a quarter of a century maturing by the sea in ex-sherry casks and is an exceptional example that wowed IWSC judges with its 'elegance and finesse'
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‘The world didn’t need another London Dry gin made by three bald Australians.’ Discover the secret to Four Pillars Gin's success and why it won Worldwide Gin Producer of the Year, 2020 for the second time in a row
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Flavoured vodka has been around for over 500 years. Back then, flavour was added to mask the dubious quality of the spirit. Nowadays, enterprising distillers are finding intriguing ways to flavour their vodka.
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One company that's leading the charge in whisky innovation is IWSC winner of the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy 2020 Glory Leading International. We spoke to its MD, Chester Cheng about their trophy win
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'Distilling top-class gin is like cooking a good brisket - you need passion, quality ingredients and patience.' Find out UK Gin Producer of the year, 58 Gin's MD Carmen O'Neal's future plans for this small, disruptive distillery
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Scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find plenty of modernity and innovation in Armagnac. And the recipient of this year’s IWSC Brandy Producer of the Year, Château de Pellehaut, is a fine example.
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Armagnac has stood in the shadows of its more illustrious neighbour, Cognac, for far too long. Cognac may have the brands and the bling, but Armagnac has history on its side. Find out which nine Armagnacs were recently crowned winners in a recent IWSC tasting
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There can be few spirits with such an illustrious pedigree and an association with the finer things in life as Cognac. Here are six IWSC award-winners from a recent judging
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