IWSC - Club Oenologique
James Goggin is a seasoned professional in the spirits industry, with experience as a Spirits Judge at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. James has held roles such as Global Head of Sales at Empirical, Global Whiskey Advocacy Manager at Atom Brands, and Brand Advocacy Manager at Maverick Drinks. With a background in bartending and bar management, James is known for their expertise in creating successful advocacy programs and driving brand awareness. James also holds certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and has a degree in Computing from the Institute of Technology, Carlow.
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IWSC - Club Oenologique
The IWSC is more than a competition. It is a global wine and spirits community, focused on people and expertise. Our mission is to champion the best wine and spirits from around the world by taking a personal approach to our partners’ needs. We offer comprehensive business support via our network of world-class experts and aim to bring this global community together to share insights and help each other grow. We don’t just champion award winners. We seek out undiscovered talent and help partners – large and small – reach ambitious targets and achieve their goals. Founded by Austrian wine chemist Anton Massel in 1969, we are proud to have over fifty years’ experience rigorously assessing and celebrating the best wine and spirits. Our meticulous standards, attention to detail and world-class expertise sets us apart as the partner of choice for producers, distributors, influencers and experts the world over. Wine, spirits, knowledge, community. Since 1969.