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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.

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Beyond the Expected: Gin's Experimental Edge

How traditional styles and innovative techniques are reshaping gin's boundaries

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Global Judging 2026: IWSC returns to Georgia, ‘the cradle of winemaking.’

The IWSC is returning to Georgia in November 2025 to kick off our 2026 Awards Season.

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Spirit news

Is flavoured gin still relevant in 2025?

How IWSC 2025 reveals a category in transition - fewer products, but better ones

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Spirit news

Contemporary Gin: Creative Spirits Leading Innovation in 2025

Contemporary gin is now at the forefront of innovation in the spirits world. At the IWSC 2025, it became the largest gin category, with almost 300 entries - surpassing the 261 for Classic gin

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Redefining Classic: How Japan Came Out on Top

The IWSC's Gin Awards is the world's biggest and most diverse gin competition, with thousands of entries from around the globe. This year's classic gin results showcase how the category is reaching new highs across the globe.

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From South Korea to France: The 7 Worldwide Whiskeys That Stunned the Judges

Each year, just a small handful of spirits manage to cross the threshold from technical excellence to true drinks brilliance These are the whiskies that stop the judges in their tracks, bottles that prompt discussion, delight, and ultimately, unanimous agreement that they deserve the very highest honour

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A Golden Era for Global Whiskey

The worldwide whiskey category is one of the most interesting, diverse and competitive at the IWSC, representing everything power rye’s from the Nordics to emerging spirits from China and Korea. This year’s gold medal winners showcase the category at it’s best, with some intriguing shifts in where - and how - quality whiskey is made

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Raising the Bar: Why Silver Medal Worldwide Whiskeys Deserve Your Attention

At the IWSC, a Silver medal isn’t just a step on the podium. It’s a mark of true distinction. In the world of whiskey, where nuance and balance separate the good from the great, achieving Silver signals a product that stands out for its character, craft, and complexity

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Exploring Character and Consistency: Worldwide Whiskies Win Bronze at the IWSC

For whiskies in the Worldwide category, bronze medals represent more than technical merit, they speak to promise, potential, and precision from a diverse and evolving set of producers around the globe

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