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.
The traditional spirit style has seen a recent revival. We select ten of the best Old Tom Gins to try from the IWSC 2022, each bottle offering a fresh take on the sweeter gin style
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 2022
With American rye whiskey on a meteoric rise, read on to discover ten of the best examples of the complex, spiced style of spirit from the IWSC 2022
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 2022
With distilleries getting experimental with the type of wood and length of time they leave their liquid to rest, the world of barrel-aged gin is an exciting one to explore. Here are 10 top cask-aged gins to try from the IWSC 2022
With tasting notes ranging from burnt toast and gun smoke to umami and beef dashi, these are ten of the best shochu bottlings from the IWSC 2022
Whiskey made in the Bluegrass State and beyond: these 14 top bourbons impressed judges across the board at the IWSC 2022
While tasting a range of sparkling wine in the Prosecco Hills, David Kermode gets better acquainted with the drier styles that are emerging triumphant among the top tier of the Italian fizz, Prosecco Superiore
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 2022
From aromatic, aged single malts to classic blends, these are the best Irish whiskeys from the IWSC 2022