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.
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 16 top cask-aged gins to try from the IWSC 2024
From sip-worthy rosé, to celebratory fizz, here are 14 of the best low and no alcohol wines from the IWSC 2024
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 2024
Get to know a style of rum originating in the French West Indies and on the rise elsewhere: here are 19 of the best rhum agricole from the IWSC 2024
Rum is at an all-time high, with appreciation for the sugar-cane spirit rocketing all over the world. Here are 10 of the best rums to try from the IWSC 2024
With tasting notes ranging from curry spice and bacon fat to rose and lychee, these are 16 of the best shochu bottlings from the IWSC 2024
The traditional spirit style has seen a recent revival. We select ten of the best Old Tom gins to try from the IWSC 2024, each bottle offering a fresh take on the sweeter gin style
From Hungarian sweet wine to a show-stopping rosé, the IWSC judges diligently tasted their way through a vast array of wine styles and regions - read on for the top 40 wines of 2024
With expressive citrus notes and a distinctive juniper core, there's a reason the classic style of gin continues to flourish. Here are 16 of the best London Dry gins from the IWSC 2024
From an aged rum that smells like leather and Christmas cake to a powerfully elegant mezcal, these are the world's best spirits from the IWSC 2024