Single malt whisky wins top award
The prestigious title of World Whisky of the Year has been awarded to a Scottish single malt by a distinguished guide.
The accolade in the Whisky Bible 2009 went to Ardbeg Uigeadail, which is distilled on the island of Islay. The honour makes it a double for the Ardbeg distillery, which scooped the same title last year for Ardbeg Ten Years Old.
Whisky authority Jim Murray, the guide’s author, described the tipple as being "mind boggling complex" and said tasting it was "one of the great moments in my whisky life".
He tasted 1,500 whiskies over the past year before reaching his decision, giving Ardbeg Uigeadail his highest-ever rating of 97.5 points out of 100.
Ardbeg’s brand director, Hamish Torrie, said the award was a tribute to the distillery team’s dedication and skill.
"For Ardbeg to get ‘top dog’ recognition for the second year in a row, after such a comprehensive look at all the new whiskies that have come out recently, is some feat," he said.
"What really pleases us about ‘winning the double’ is that both are not rare, unattainable connoisseur whiskies costing hundreds of pounds. Ardbeg Ten Years Old and Ardbeg Uigeadail are core to our range and widely available."
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