Scotch Whisky Awards
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The world's biggest spirits category
The IWSC Scotch Whisky Awards is overseen by one of the most respected figures in the Scotch whisky industry, Richard Paterson OBE.
Scotch Categories
Scotch whisky is a diverse and esteemed category of spirits known for its quality, craftsmanship, and regional distinctiveness. The IWSC accepts entries across a range of Scotch categories:
- Blended - a blend of single malt and single grain whiskies from multiple distilleries
- Blended Malt - made from malted barley and it comprises a blend of malt whiskies from multiple distilleries
- Blended Grain - a blend of two or more single grain whiskies from different distilleries
- Single Grain - made from malted barley and other grains at a single distillery
- Single Malt - made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery
Mixer add-on awards
Whisky highball awards
We're looking for the world's best whisky highball. The whisky highball will comprise one part whisky to three parts Franklin & Sons Soda Water; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind in a Riedel glass.
Whisky & ginger ale awards
New to 2024, we have added Whisky & Ginger Ale to our mixer awards. A specialist judging panel will assess how well each whisky pairs with Franklin & Sons' Ginger Ale. The Whisky & Ginger Ale will comprise one part whisky to three parts ginger ale; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind.
Entry into the Mixer add-on Awards is £139 per whisky.
Also known as 'The Nose', Richard Paterson is one of the most respected figures in the Scotch whisky industry, and has held the position of master blender at Whyte & Mackay for over fifty years.
Paterson is a famous advocate for Scotch whisky; when not in Scotland, he spends his time travelling the globe educating and presenting to a wide-ranging audience.
Richard Paterson OBE, IWSC Scotch Whisky Judging Committee
