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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.

For more information about becoming an IWSC judge and to apply, please click here. 

Timothy Falzon
Timothy Falzon

Position: General Manager

Company: Experimental Cocktail Club

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Siobhan Feeley
Siobhan Feeley

Position: Distiller

Company: 58 and Co

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Michael Foster
Michael Foster

Position: Global Brand Ambassador

Company: Belvedere Vodka

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Portia Freeman
Portia Freeman

Position: Influencer

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Dhavall Gandhi
Dhavall Gandhi

Position: Artistic Director

Company: Kandoblanc

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Mark Gillespie
Mark Gillespie

Position: Journalist

Company: WhiskyCast

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Anthony Gladman
Anthony Gladman

Position: Writer

Company: Freelance

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Gregg Glass
Gregg Glass

Position: Master Whisky Maker & Blender

Company: Whyte & Mackay

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James Goggin
James Goggin

Position: Founder

Company: Barrel Aged Consultancy

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Matthew Greatrex
Matthew Greatrex

Position: Spirit Buyer

Company: Aldi

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Colin Hampden-White
Colin Hampden-White

Position: Presenter on The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime

Company: The Three Drinkers

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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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Lora Hemy
Lora Hemy

Position: Consulting Master Distiller and Whiskymaker

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