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The Glenturret awarded IWSC’s 2023 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award The Glenturret the IWSC 2023 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.

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Loch Lomond Whiskies - winner of IWSC’s 2024 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

We’re thrilled to reveal the winner of the IWSC 2024 Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy - Loch Lomond Whiskies.

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Scotch & Worldwide Whisky Tasting & Awards Ceremony announced

This October, the IWSC is returning to Scotland for a stunning tasting and celebration dinner.

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Colin Dunn

Colin Dunn may well have the greatest job title in the world: Diageo whisky ambassador. He is the IWSC's first shortlisted nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Ken Grier

The man behind the spectacular new Macallan distillery has been nominated for the IWSC’s Outstanding Achievement Award

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Stephanie Macleod

Master Blender Stephanie Macleod works at John Dewar & Sons Ltd, where she is in charge of blended Scotch whiskies and single malts

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Sukhinder Singh: Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky

The founder of The Whisky Exchange has enjoyed a three-decade career

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Scotch Whisky Producer 2019: Whyte & Mackay

Founded in Glasgow in 1844 by Charles Mackay and James Whyte, Whyte & Mackay is one of Scotland’s most enduring whisky producers

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Judge profile: Kirsteen Campbell

In October 2019, Kirsteen Campbell was named the first master whisky maker of Scotch whisky distillery The Macallan

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Sukhinder Singh

Next year will mark two decades since Sukhinder Singh co-founded The Whisky Exchange

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Shortlist announced for Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky

Five stars of the Scotch whisky industry have been shortlisted for the IWSC’s final achievement award

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Scotch strides: gin fizzes

For Diageo, Scotch whisky matters a lot. It accounts for 25% of sales. And for Scotch whisky, Diageo matters too. It controls 40% of the industry. So it's worth paying attention when the London-based distilling giant puts out its annual upsum of the financials and market trends.

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Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Stephen Notman

Stephen Notman is a whisky commentator, strategist, educator and promoter

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Scotch whisky shows its subtle side

The Scotch whisky tastings have produced a raft of gold outstanding medals – which show not only that the category is in the most robust health, but also that styles are evolving

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Scotch whisky brand receives award

Chivas Regal 18, one of the world’s leading ultra-premium Scotch whiskies, has celebrated its latest success at the prestigious International Wine and Spirits Competition awards ceremony in London.

IWSC Scotch & Worldwide Whisky Tasting

The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh. Wed 20 Oct 2021

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Scotland’s best distillers join forces to create special blend for IWSC’s 50th anniversary

Five of the best distillers in the world have teamed up to create a blended malt Scotch whisky in celebration of the IWSC’s 50th anniversary this year

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Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year 2020: William Grant & Sons

Covering both classic and modern, William Grant & Sons continues to be at the heart of everything in this dynamic industry – and that is the main reason why this family-owned company is the recipient of the 2020 IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

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Blended Scotch Whisky: Trends and innovation in premiumisation

The Blended and Blended Malt Whisky categories attracted a diverse range of entries this year, and our judges unearthed the very best from brands of all sizes.

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Outstanding Achievement in the Scotch Whisky Industry: David Stewart MBE

David Stewart’s pioneering techniques have had a profound impact on the production methods used today, and he has developed a number of award-winning whiskies enjoyed by drinkers all over the world

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IWSC Releases the Shortlist for Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky

‘Outstanding Achievement Award in the Scotch Whisky Industry’   Today (14 th  October) sees the announcement of the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) shortlist for ‘Outstanding Achievement Award in the Scotch Whisky Industry’.   The award sponsored by Chivas Brothers Ltd, was created to honour individuals who have made important international contributions to the Scotch whisky industry. The shortlist of candidates have been chosen,

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Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy Winner 2020: Glory Leading International

One company that's leading the charge in whisky innovation is IWSC winner of the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy 2020 Glory Leading International. We spoke to its MD, Chester Cheng about their trophy win

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Scotch Whisky

Our Spirits judging has kicked off with one of the IWSC’s biggest categories – Scotch whisky. We caught up with our judges right after the tasting.

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Tomatin Distillery awarded IWSC’s Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

This Highland distillery, just a stone’s throw from Inverness, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. We’re delighted to add to Tomatin’s achievements in 2022 with the IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.  

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How well do you know your Scotch?

Glenlivet is one and Founders Reserve is one of the most accessible, a delicate and citrusy whisky, that won Silver Outstanding Medal at the 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).