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 aromatic whites and stand-out Gewürztraminers to a leading Pinot Noir, these wines have been tasted and rated by IWSC experts. Read on for a selection of eight of the best Alsace wines to try right now
From fresh and bright orange wines to bold Saperavi reds, here are 19 of the best Georgian wines to try according to the IWSC 2024
From Scotch rested in sherry butts to world whiskey aged in ex-wine barrels, here are 10 top cask-finished whiskies from the IWSC 2023
With American rye whiskey on a meteoric rise, read on to discover 12 of the best examples of the complex, spiced style of spirit from the IWSC 2023
From full-bodied Chardonnays to concentrated Cabernet Sauvignons, USA wine has a reputation that shines – especially when looking to California. But find more diversity in your glass with this list of wines, which includes producers from the Golden State plus Washington and New York
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 14 top cask-aged gins to try from the IWSC 2023
Top producers of the world's best vodka are letting their core ingredient's flavour shine through. Here are 14 great examples of the spirit to try - all award winners at the IWSC
With expressive citrus notes and a distinctive juniper core, there's a reason the classic style of gin continues to flourish. Here are 10 of the best London Dry gins from the IWSC 2023
From sweetly spiced and floral whiskies to ryes with expressive aromas, these are the best bottles of Canadian whisky from the IWSC 2023
From a bartender-standard Espresso Martini to a Negroni that totally hits the mark, discover the best canned cocktails according to judges at the IWSC