Whisky Magazine Awards 2016
World Whiskies Awards 2016
- World’s Best Single Malt: Old Pulteney Vintage 1989
- World’s Best Single Malt Single Cask: Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength
- World’s Best Blended: Suntory Hibiki 21 Years Old
- World’s Best Blended Limited Release: Glen Alba 22 Years Old
- World’s Best Blended Malt: Reference Series III.2
- World’s Best Bourbon: Abraham Bowman Pioneer Spirit Port Finished Bourbon
- World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon: Smooth Ambler Old Scout
- World’s Best Canadian Blended: Gooderham & Worts Four Grain
- World’s Best Grain: The Fuji-Gotemba Distillery Single Grain 25 Years Old Small Batch
- World’s Best Corn: Balcones True Blue 100 Proof
- World’s Best Rye: Pikesville Straight Rye
- World’s Best Wheat: Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
- World’s Best Single Pot Still: Green Spot Château Léoville Barton
- World’s Best Flavoured: Knob Creek Smoked Maple Whiskey
- World’s Best Whiskies Design: 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.
Icons of Whisky 2016
- Distiller of the Year: Heaven Hill Brands
- Brand Innovator of the Year: Douglas Laing & Co
- Visitor Attraction of the Year: Teeling Whiskey Company
- Craft Whisky Producer of the Year: Westland Distillery
- Master Distiller / Master Blender of the Year: Dr Bill Lumsden, The Glenmorangie Company
- Distillery Manager of the Year: Koichi Nishikawa, Yoichi Distillery
- American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year: Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill Brands
- Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year: John Quinn, Tullamore D.E.W.
- Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year: Simon Brooking, Beam Suntory
- World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year: Ashok Chokalingam, Amrut Distilleries
- Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year: Stuart Cassells, The Famous Grouse Experience
- Multiple Outlets Retailer of the Year: La Maison du Whisky
- Single Outlet Retailer of the Year: Celtic Whiskey Shop
- Online Retailer of the Year: Master of Malt, www.masterofmalt.com
- Travel Retailer of the Year: DFS Group, Changi Airport (Singapore)
- Supermarket of the Year: Sainsbury’s
For the complete list of results including the shortlist, visit www.iconsofwhisky.com.
Sláinte! - Thomas
