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 Scotch rested in sherry butts to world whiskey aged in ex-wine barrels, here are 18 top cask-finished whiskies from the IWSC 2024
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
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
From versions of the cocktail classics to creative twists on the tinned Margarita, these canned and bottled pre-mixed cocktails all won big at the IWSC 2024
Bitter and refreshing - just minus the alcohol. These are the best low and no alcohol aperitifs from the IWSC
Looking for a more mindful way to drink? These are the best low and no alcohol spirits from the IWSC 2023
From Canadian icewine to late-harvest delights, we share some of the best sweet wine from the IWSC 2023
From classic fruit-driven bottlings to intense, smoky expressions, these are the 13 best flavoured gin bottles from the IWSC 2024