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SPECIAL REPORT: World Whiskies Awards results
The finest products and individuals were celebrated at Whisky Magazine’s most prestigious awards ceremony at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on March 17, 2016. The managing editor of Whisky Magazine, Rupert Wheeler, co-hosted a dinner for the industry alongside comedian and presenter, Fred MacAulay, Whisky Magazine contributor, Joel Harrison and TheDrinksReport.com editor, Felicity Murray.
Guests made the journey from as far as Japan, Taiwan, Australia and America to join the celebrations. The evening began with the presentation of the Icons of Whisky, followed by the World Whiskies Awards and concluded with the Hall of Fame.
Wheeler says: “This year has seen a record number of entries into our World Whiskies Awards and the Icons of Whisky continue to grow with the addition of new categories. I was delighted to have met so many guests last night, all of which make the whisky industry a pleasure to be a part of. The evening went extremely well and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the judges and sponsors of all of our awards. We look forward to doing it all over again next year.”
THE RESULTS
World Whiskies Awards (Taste), Chairman – Neil Ridley
World’s Best Single Malt sponsored by Rankin Cork Old Pulteney Vintage 1989
World’s Best Single Malt Single Cask sponsored by Steklarna Hrastnik Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength
World’s Best Blended sponsored by Procurus Suntory Hibiki 21 Years Old
World’s Best Blended Limited Release sponsored by Steklarna Hrastnik Glen Alba 22 Years Old
World’s Best Blended Malt sponsored by API Reference Series III.2
World’s Best Bourbon sponsored by Stave & Thief Abraham Bowman Pioneer Spirit Port Finished Bourbon
World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon sponsored by Stave & Thief Smooth Ambler Old Scout
World’s Best Canadian Blended sponsored by Steklarna Hrastnik Gooderham & Worts Four Grain
World’s Best Grain sponsored by Loch Ness Water The Fuji-Gotemba Distillery Single Grain 25 Years Old Small Batch
World’s Best Corn sponsored by Stave & Thief Balcones True Blue 100 Proof
World’s Best Rye sponsored by Stave & Thief Pikesville Straight Rye
World’s Best Wheat sponsored by Stave & Thief Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
World’s Best Single Pot Still sponsored by Steklarna Hrastnik Green Spot Château Léoville Barton
World’s Best Flavoured sponsored by Flavorman Knob Creek Smoked Maple Whiskey
Icons of Whisky, Chairman – Rupert Wheeler
Distiller of the Year sponsored by Glencairn Crystal Heaven Hill Brands
Brand Innovator of the Year sponsored by Multi Packaging Solutions Douglas Laing & Co
Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Christie’s Teeling Whiskey Company
Craft Whisky Producer of the Year sponsored by Wade Westland Distillery
Master Distiller / Master Blender of the Year sponsored by Iain Burnett The Highland Chocolatier Dr Bill Lumsden, The Glenmorangie Company
Distillery Manager of the Year sponsored by Broxburn Properties Koichi Nishikawa, Yoichi Distillery
American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Procurus Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill Brands
Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Procurus John Quinn, Tullamore D.E.W.
Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Procurus Simon Brooking, Beam Suntory
World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Procurus Ashok Chokalingam, Amrut Distilleries
Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year sponsored by McLaren Packaging Stuart Cassells, The Famous Grouse Experience
Multiple Outlets Retailer of the Year sponsored by Loch Ness Water La Maison du Whisky
Single Outlet Retailer of the Year sponsored by Loch Ness Water Celtic Whiskey Shop
Online Retailer of the Year sponsored by Loch Ness Water Master of Malt, www.masterofmalt.com
Travel Retailer of the Year sponsored by Loch Ness Water DFS Group, Changi Airport (Singapore)
Supermarket the Year sponsored by Loch Ness Water Sainsbury’s
For the complete list of results including the shortlist, visit www.iconsofwhisky.com
World Whiskies Awards (Design) – Chairman Felicity Murray
World’s Best Whiskies Design sponsored by Wade PUNI ALBA
World’s Best Design Agency Pocket Rocket Creative
For the complete list of results including all Country and medal winners, visit www.worldwhiskiesawards.com
Pictured: Pocket Rocket Creative is awarded Best Design Agency
Inductee 33 Max Shapira, Heaven Hill Brands
Inductee 34 Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve (Brown-Forman)
Inductee 35 Koichi Inatomi, University of Glasgow
Inductee 36 John Teeling, The Great Northern Distillery
For the complete list of inductees, visit halloffame.whiskymag.com
The awards issue of Whisky Magazine, Issue 134, is out now.
22 March 2016 - Rebecca Sterritt Paragraph Publishing, content manager
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