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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.

James Morgan
James Morgan

Position: Co-founder/ Drinks Consultant

Company: Brimful Drinks

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Alistair Morrell
Alistair Morrell

Position: CEO

Company: Cider Is Wine lTD

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Meeghan Murdoch
Meeghan Murdoch

Company: Sagasu Drinks

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Laura  Richards
Laura Richards

Position: Digital Content Editor, Club Oenologique

Company: Club Oenologique

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Bryan Rodriguez
Bryan Rodriguez

Position: JUNIOR BUYER - WINES & SPIRITS

Company: Harvey Nicols

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Anna Sebastian
Anna Sebastian

Position: Hospitality Consultant

Company: Anna Sebastian Hospitality

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Emily  Shephard
Emily Shephard

Position: General Manager

Company: The Ethicurean

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Shannon Tebay
Shannon Tebay

Position: Beverage Director

Company: Outernet Venues

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Racheal Vaughan Jones
Racheal Vaughan Jones

Position: Drinks SME Expert

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Camille Vidal
Camille Vidal

Position: Founder & Director

Company: La Maison Wellness

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Tom Ward
Tom Ward

Position: Owner & Founder

Company: The Wise Bartender

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Claire Warner
Claire Warner

Position: Board Member

Company: Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

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Adam  Wells
Adam Wells

Position: Drinks writer

Company: Cider Review Adam

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Vaughan Yates
Vaughan Yates

Position: Founder

Company: The Virgin Mary Bar

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Eric Zwiebel MS
Eric Zwiebel MS

Position: Wine Director

Company: The Samling Hotel

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