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Distell Named
Overall Distiller of the Year at the
Icons of Whisky Awards and they also
scoop 17 global accolades across their
whisky portfolio.
Distell has been crowned ‘Overall
Distiller of the Year’ at the Icons of
Whisky Awards in London on Thursday last
week. The leading spirits producer who
has in recent years transformed the
Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory
single malt whisky portfolio's continued
its impressive winning streak at the
World Whisky Awards later that evening
with three additional awards recognising
the company’s international single malt
and grain brands.
The Icons of Whisky and World Whisky
Awards were announced at a glittering
ceremony with some of the industry’s
most respected figures in attendance.
Distell picked up gongs during the World
Whisky Awards, including Best Scotch
Islay Single Malt for the second year in
a row for Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old; Best
South African Grain for Bain’s Cape
Mountain Whisky 15YO and Distell itself
was recognised as Distiller of the Year.
The portfolio was also awarded 10
accolades in the first round of the
World Whiskies Awards 2019, including
three category winners, three gold
medals, two silver and two bronze.
Derek Scott, Brand Director for Malts at
Distell International, said: "We are
passionate about our malts portfolio and
are continually working to provide
exceptional whisky for new and loyal
audiences alike. These awards are
amongst the most respected and
influential spirits competitions in the
world and to have received so many
accolades across our brands is huge
testament to the talented teams across
the distilleries."
Meanwhile, in Glasgow, the team were
celebrating a trio of awards at the 12th
annual Òran Mór Whisky Awards. Ledaig PX
won Best Newcomer and Bains won Best
Overseas Whisky. Sarah Farrugia,
Business Development Manager at Distell
with a strong background in food and
drink, received the Whisky Rep of the
Year accolade.
Commenting on the awards, Cameron Bowes,
Channel Controller North at Distell,
said: "We are extremely proud of Sarah’s
award win, she always goes above and
beyond in her role and it’s great to see
this being recognised at an industry
level."
If you fancy trying any of Distell's
award winning line-up of whiskies you will find the current
range available from
specialist online whisky retailers such
as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop and
Master of Malt
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