WHYTE & MACKAY WINS GLOBAL DISTILLER OF THE YEAR
The International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) has voted Whyte & Mackay Global Distiller of the Year 2009.
The Glasgow-based spirits company won the prestigious accolade because of the record breaking year it’s had, winning more international product awards than ever before.
Whyte & Mackay has won 70 international medals and awards this year, including:
Whyte & Mackay 30 year old voted “best blended whisky in the world” by the IWSC
The Beverage Institute in the US describing The Dalmore as a “world class experience”, and winning two double gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards The limited edition Jura Paps range and Jura 30 year old receiving gold “best in class” awards from IWSC
Glayva is now trademarked as the “best liqueur in the world” after winning the IWSC trophy a record breaking five times
Commenting on the achievement, Whyte & Mackay’s chief executive John Beard said: “This is a great accolade and really proves beyond doubt that we have a portfolio of products which can compete with the best in the world, both here and overseas.
The International Spirits Challenge giving gold status for Jura Superstition, and Whyte & Mackay 30 and 40 year olds
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff for a job very well done, and to thank our distillery personnel in particular for their commitment to producing some of the best liquid in the business.”
Whyte & Mackay was presented with the Global Distiller of the Year Award at a glamorous IWSC event held in London last night (26 November 2009) where a range of awards were made.
The company’s renowned master blender Richard Paterson collected the trophy stating:
“What a fantastic night. I would like to thank the IWSC for this fantastic accolade which recognises our commitment to quality and innovation in the world of whisky. I would also like to say congratulations to all the other winners last night.”
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