UK Sommelier Association Competitors

WSET. Global Drinks Education. Since 1969, WSET has been the global leader in drinks education. We build knowledge, confidence and curiosity through globally trusted qualifications across beer, sake, spirits and wine, supporting professionals and enthusiasts at every stage of their journey. If you already hold a WSET qualification, don't forget to add it to your "Education" section on your LinkedIn profile! Wine: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines WSET Level 2 Award in Wines WSET Level 3 Award in Wines WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines Beer: WSET Level 1 Award in Beer WSET Level 2 Award in Beer Spirits: WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits Sake: WSET Level 1 Award in Sake WSET Level 2 Award in Sake WSET Level 3 Award in Sake Please note: WSET is keen for students and educators to share their thoughts and ideas; however, it does not endorse the content of any published posts or endorse the individuals posting comments. We moderate all shared items and will remove any inappropriate material.

Decanter is the world's leading wine media brand - providing exclusive wine news, reviews and recommendations online and in the magazine. Decanter is also home to the world's largest and most influential wine competition - The Decanter World Wine Awards.

Now in its 50th year, the International Wine & Spirit Competition remains as relevant today as it did when wine chemist Anton Massel founded Club Oenologique in 1969. Massel had the idea of creating a wine and spirit competition which was based not just on organoleptic judgement but where all entries also had to undergo chemical analysis. In 1978, the name was changed to the International Wine & Spirit Competition, and the disciplines were refined into what we know the competition to be today. Technical controls were tightened to ensure the highest quality standards were achieved and maintained to a consistent standard year after year. The original aim of the IWSC was to award excellence in wines and spirits worldwide, and this aim remains the same today, encouraging recognition for quality products. Entries are received from nearly 90 countries worldwide and each sample is judged according to its class and treated with the same care and consideration in the IWSC’s dedicated tasting premises. The IWSC is proud to set the international benchmark for quality remaining unique in the crowded world of drinks competitions with dedicated tasting premises, a permanent onsite cellar and over 400 global experts judging products for seven months of the year.