Handpicked presents a selection of wines and spirits reviewed by our IWSC experts, covering everything from everyday drinking to the classics, unknown gems to young guns.
From ingredient-led purity to carefully crafted flavour, today’s best vodkas are more expressive than ever. Discover the IWSC 2025 Gold medal winners
From a smoky-sweet Dutch coffee liqueur to a refreshing yuzu from Japan, these sweet treats came out on top at the IWSC 2025
Rioja is famous for its reds but Spain has plenty more to offer red-wine lovers. These 12 award-winning Spanish red wines from the IWSC 2025 all come from elsewhere
From blanc de blancs to sparkling rosé, check out this selection of fine fizz declared the best English sparkling wine in 2025 by the IWSC
From sip-worthy rosé to celebratory fizz, here are 11 of the best no and low alcohol wines from the IWSC 2025
Discover 12 of the top Champagnes to try, with each of these French sparklers winning a medal at the IWSC 2025
From aromatic, aged single malts to classic blends, these are the best Irish whiskeys from the IWSC 2025
From tawny ports to vintage styles offering exceptional value, check out this selection of fortified wines declared the best ports in 2025 by the IWSC
Discover 12 top Spanish white wines, from vibrant Albariños to expressive Godellos, all recognised at the IWSC 2025
The world’s finest spirits of 2025, as judged by the IWSC, include a jasmine-tea-infused gin, a 38-year-old blended Scotch and a smoky pisco