Whisky Focus - Benromach Imperial Proof Picks Up Top Award

Benromach Imperial Proof which is also known as the Benromach 100° Proof picks up top award at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Benromach Imperial Proof single malt whisky has scooped a top award at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Some of you may not recognise Benromach Imperial Proof, that is because it was launched under this name last year in the USA, it is sold as Benromach 100° Proof in the UK and other markets. Benromach Imperial Proof is bottled at 57% ABV and has the same classic Benromach style that draws its influence from Speyside whiskies of the pre-1960s. It is sold in the UK and other markets as Benromach 100° Proof. But as many of you will already know, "proof" is interpreted differently in the USA from the UK, therefore a change of name was needed when it was launched in the US market.

Under its Benromach Imperial Proof name, the whisky has just picked up Best Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch in the category for Scotch whisky up to 12 Years Old at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

More than 1,850 entries from around the world were judged by a panel of 39 industry experts including journalists, bartenders, hoteliers and drinks retailers, and as the Benromach Distillery Manager Keith Cruickshank explained: "Recognition for our classic pre-1960s style Speyside single malt is always welcome and this is a particularly highly regarded competition worldwide. We only recently launched the Imperial Proof in the US market so we’re pleased it has won this accolade."

Benromach 10 Years Old also collected a Double Gold Medal which is awarded to spirits which are deemed to be outstanding and earned top marks from all the judges on the panel.

Widely regarded as one of the most respected and influential spirits competitions in the world, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition brings together a panel of carefully selected experts. With an emphasis on integrity and impartiality, all the judging is carried out as all competitions should be but unfortunately few are, using blind tastings.

You will find the award winning Benromach whisky range available from specialist Whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange
 

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