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.
China’s national drink is known for its fragrant and complex aromas and layers - and luckily, exports are on the rise. Here are 20 of the best baijius to try from the IWSC 2023
The traditional spirit style has seen a recent revival. We select ten of the best Old Tom gins to try from the IWSC 2023, each bottle offering a fresh take on the sweeter gin style
With tasting notes ranging from lemon sherbet and jalapeños to umami and mushroom, these are 16 of the best shochu bottlings from the IWSC 2023
From fruity and floral to flinty and salty - or something else entirely - these top flavoured vodkas all won big at the IWSC 2023
From aromatic, aged single malts to classic blends, these are the best Irish whiskeys from the IWSC 2023
From zesty classics to expressions that play upon the country's native botanicals, these are the best Australian gins from the IWSC 2023
The popularity of the agave spirit is booming - and there was no shortage of excellent mezcals in the IWSC 2023, helping prove the drink's power
From traditional takes on the flavoured spirit to examples showcasing bold spices, fruits and aromatics, here are eight of the best spiced rums from the IWSC 2023
Get to know a style of rum originating in the French West Indies and on the rise elsewhere: here are seven of the best rhum agricole from the IWSC 2023
Rum is at an all-time high, with appreciation for the sugar-cane spirit rocketing all over the world. Here are 16 of the best rums to try from the IWSC 2023