Scotch Whisky Awards
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The world's biggest spirits category
The IWSC Scotch Whisky Awards is overseen by two of the most respected figures in the Scotch whisky industry, Richard Paterson OBE and Dawn Davies MW.
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 Soda Water; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind in a Riedel glass.
Whisky & ginger ale awards
A specialist judging panel will assess how well each whisky pairs with 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.
“We're working in a highly competitive area, and it's up to international competitions like IWSC to reveal where the changes are happening. The big production is always there, but now it's the individual craftsmanship that's entering the field. It’s an exciting time, an innovative time, and thanks to the IWSC, we can show the world what gold medal winners are all about.”
Richard Paterson OBE, IWSC Scotch Whisky Judging Committee
