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World Whiskies Awards 2025

Winners

Best Scotch Speyside Single Malt

Best Scotch Speyside Single Malt
Category Winner
12 Years & Under
The GlenAllachie
Speyside Single Malt 12 Years Old

Scotland

"A nose of rich sultanas, flapjacks, and milk chocolate, alongside acetone notes. On the palate, dried apple, gourmet chutney, orange zest, nutmeg, and cinnamon emerge, complemented by vanilla custard. The finish is medium-long, oily, and slightly warm, making for a very enjoyable dram."

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Bronze
Spey
Trilogia
Scotland

13 to 20 Years

Category Winner
Category WinnerCraigellachie
19 Years Old
Scotland
"This whisky presents a peculiar yet appealing nose with salty, mineral, and fishy notes, complemented by honey, melon, and dried fruits. The palate reveals a rich complexity, featuring vanilla, white flowers, caramel, and herbaceous elements, alongside jammy white stone flowers. It finishes with ripe pears, quinces, and a beery character, showcasing layers of flavor including green pears, salted oranges, and candied pineapple."

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21 Years & Over

"Distinctively complex, the nose opens with sweet pastry and vanilla notes, set alongside ice cream and ginger snaps. A lovely sweetness comes through on the palate, with tropical fruit, balanced oak and lemon cordial. The finish is gently warming with mild oak spices."

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No Age Statement

Category Winner
Category WinnerGlen Moray
Phoenix Rising
Scotland
"With intense aromas of banana, vanilla and fruit on the nose, this whisky is complemented by elegant notes of chocolate. The taste is a delightful combination of apple crumble, honey, and brown sugar, alongside fresh green apple. Creating a well-balanced, and clean Whisky with a hint of biscuity malt and a spicy backbone."

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SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Spey
Trilogia
Scotland

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