SpiritsHandpicked by IWSC
18 award-winning mezcals
From smoky ancestral mezcals to vibrant ensambles bursting with tropical fruit, discover the best mezcals from the IWSC 2026
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 smoky ancestral mezcals to vibrant ensambles bursting with tropical fruit, discover the best mezcals from the IWSC 2026
From dark and complex to floral and citrusy, these award-winning amaros from the IWSC show the full range of flavours you can get from the bitter Italian liqueur
With expressive citrus notes and a distinctive juniper core, there's a reason the classic style of gin continues to flourish. Here are 12 of the best London Dry gins from the IWSC 2025
For many, Tuscany is unrivalled when it comes to red wine. Below, find recommendations for brilliant Brunellos and more, as the IWSC shares its selection of the best Tuscan red wines
From vibrant youthful expressions to complex mature vintage releases, these are the standout Armagnacs from the IWSC 2025
From curry spice and umami richness to rose, citrus and olive brine, these are 12 of the best shochu bottlings from the IWSC 2025
Rum is at an all-time high, with appreciation for the sugar-cane spirit rocketing all over the world. Here are 12 of the best rums to try from the IWSC 2025
Like complex and robust reds? Here's a list of 12 of the best Rioja red wines to try, with each winning an IWSC medal in 2025
From Scotland, Fiji, the Caribbean and beyond, these ten top scoring bottles from the IWSC 2025 reveal the global appeal of spiced rum
From zesty, citrus-driven Sauvignon Blancs to textured Chardonnay, these are the top scoring New Zealand white wines from the IWSC 2025