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 popularity of the agave spirit is booming - and there was no shortage of excellent mezcals in the IWSC 2025, helping prove the drink's power
From blanco through to extra añejo, seek out these top Tequilas - all award-winners at the IWSC 2025
From a smoky-sweet Dutch coffee liqueur to a refreshing yuzu from Japan, these sweet treats came out on top at the IWSC 2025
Whiskey made in the Bluegrass State and beyond: these 12 top bourbons impressed judges across the board at the IWSC 2025
Top producers of the world's best vodka are letting their core ingredient's flavour shine through. Here are 15 great examples of the spirit to try - all award winners at the IWSC
From single-vintage and XO, to younger examples of the spirit packing just as much of a punch, here are 13 of the best Cognacs from the IWSC 2024
Provence's pale-pink wine style has taken the world by storm. Here are 12 of the top examples of Provence rosé, tasted and rated by experts at the IWSC 2025
Interested in doing alcohol-free differently? From kombucha to sparkling tea, these low and no alcohol drinks with a twist were all award-winners at the IWSC
From fruity and floral to flinty and salty - or something else entirely - these top flavoured vodkas all won big at the IWSC 2024
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