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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.

Dhavall  Gandhi
Dhavall Gandhi

Position: Managing Director & Master Blender

Company: Dhavall Gandhi Whisky

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Lois Gauthier
Lois Gauthier

Position: Distilling and Liquid Innovation Manager

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Samantha Glanfield
Samantha Glanfield

Position: Senior Wine Buyer

Company: Sainsbury's

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Gregg Glass
Gregg Glass

Position: Master Whisky Maker & Blender

Company: Whyte & Mackay

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Gus Gluck
Gus Gluck

Company: GB Wine Shippers

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Anna Godabrelidze
Anna Godabrelidze

Position: Director Viticulture and Oenology

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James Goggin
James Goggin

Position: Head of Sales at Empirical

Company: Empirical

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Enrique Gomez
Enrique Gomez

Position: Bar Operations Manager

Company: Sticks'n'Sushi

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Millie Gooch
Millie Gooch

Position: Panel Judge

Company: Sober Girl Society

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Stephen Gould
Stephen Gould

Position: Master Distiller and CEO

Company: Golden Moon Distillery

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Barbara Grossenbacher
Barbara Grossenbacher

Position: Founder & Director

Company: Edelwhite Gin

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Colin Hampden-White
Colin Hampden-White

Position: Spirits Judging Committee Member

Company: The Three Drinkers

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Luke Harbor
Luke Harbor

Company: The PIG Hotels

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Luke Harbor
Luke Harbor

Position: Head Of Wine

Company: THE PIG Hotels

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Jimmy Harris
Jimmy Harris

Position: Consultant

Company: Glassmates

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Joel Harrison
Joel Harrison

Position: Member of the Spirits Judging Committee

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