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MEET THE JUDGES

Recruited for their unrivalled expertise, the IWSC judges are at the heart of our awards

Our judges assess every glass put in front of them methodically to ensure a fair and true result, tasting and discussing each entry alongside the rest of the panel. Our panels consist of experts and influencers from every sector of the drinks trade, from buyers, importers and distributors to the specialists making and serving the drinks. View our judges below.

Stephen Beal
Stephen Beal

Position: Chair Judge and member of the Spirits Judging Committee

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Georgie Bell
Georgie Bell

Position: Global Head of Advocacy

Company: Bacardi

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Nick Bell
Nick Bell

Position: Senior Spirits and Beer Buyer

Company: Harvey Nicols

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Bruno Besa
Bruno Besa

Company: Astrum Wines

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Jim Beveridge
Jim Beveridge

Position: Scotch Whisky Consultant

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Tim Blake
Tim Blake

Company: Crossip Drinks

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Samuel Boulton
Samuel Boulton

Position: Director

Company: Vanguard Bars LTD

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Sam Boulton
Sam Boulton

Company: Vanguard bars

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Paulo Brammer
Paulo Brammer

Company: Eno Cultura

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Beth Brickenden
Beth Brickenden

Company: My Corkscrew

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Denis Broci
Denis Broci

Position: Director of Bars

Company: Claridges

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Anne Brock
Anne Brock

Company: Bombay Sapphire

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Rose Brookman
Rose Brookman

Position: Lecturer & Course Coordinator

Company: The Mixing Class

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Nate Brown
Nate Brown

Position: Creative Director

Company: Socap Group

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Freddy Bulmer
Freddy Bulmer

Company: The Wine Society

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Ian Burrell
Ian Burrell

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

Company: UK RumFest

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Immacolata Cannavo
Immacolata Cannavo

Company: Oblix Restaurant

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