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7th June 2019 |
Bunnahabhain
25 Year Old takes Double Gold at
International Spirits Challenge 2019.
 There is no doubt about it, the
Bunnahabhain distillery turns out a
varied and impressive range of single
malt whiskies these days for us whisky
lovers to enjoy and you don't need to
just take my word for it as the
distillery has recently picked up a host
of awards for its single malts which is
usually a good indication that they are
producing some good whisky which is
worth seeking out to try yourself.
Bunnahabhain owners and international
spirits producer, Distell, has recently
received global recognition for its
Scotch Whisky collection at this year’s
International Spirits Challenge ( and The Scotch Whisky Masters. The
portfolio received 33 awards in total
with Islay’s most northerly distillery,
Bunnahabhain, taking home 19 accolades
including Double Gold for its 25 Year
Old from ISC.
These latest wins come on the back of a
successful period for Distell, having
collected 28 awards this year and the
business recently crowned as ‘Overall
Distiller of the Year’ at the Icons of
Whisky Awards.
Now in its 24th year, the ISC is the
premier event in promoting outstanding
quality spirits from across the globe
and is regarded as one of the most
respected and influential spirits
competitions in the world. It received
more than 1,700 entries from 70
countries, which were judged by 50
esteemed spirits experts.
New for ISC 2019 is the Double Gold
Award, awarded to the Bunnahabhain 25
Year Old. Positioned higher than a Gold
Medal, the new Double Gold Award is a
special showcase for brands which
achieved exceptional scores in the blind
tasting assessment. The 25 Year Old is
the super-premium member of
Bunnahabhain's core range and is 100%
sherry matured.
Bunnahabhain Distillery received further
praise from The Scotch Whisky Masters.
From 350 entries, only 12 Masters were
awarded this year with Bunnahabhain An
Cladach and Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dhà
scooping two of the top awards. Toiteach
A Dhà, meaning smoky two in Scots
Gaelic, is described as a sequel to the
original peaty paradox. To achieve a
Masters in the awards, whiskies need to
score over 90% from all judges.
The latest addition to the Bunnahabhain
core range, Stiùireadair, brought home a
Gold award in the same competition.
Stiùireadair, pronounced Stew-Rah-Dur
and meaning ‘Helmsman’ in Scots Gaelic,
pays homage to the distillery’s nautical
heritage and shoreline location which
creates a whisky with a distinctive
coastal character.
Bunnahabhain's World Traveller Exclusive
Range received recognition at the ISC,
with Eirigh Na Greine and An Cladach
winning gold and silver respectively.
The third World Traveller Exclusive,
Crauch Mhona, was also awarded gold at
The Scotch Whisky Masters
This news follows the announcement of a
three year refurbishment programme at
Bunnahabhain as Distell invest £10.5m in
an extensive upgrade and refresh of the
iconic distillery. As part of the works,
a number of the original buildings will
be carefully restored giving them a new
lease of life, whilst others will be
removed and relocated to create more
space, allowing better operational flow
across the site and to enhance the
experience for visitors to the
distillery.
Derek Scott, Brand Director for Malts at
Distell International, said:
"We are delighted to have so many of our
brands recognised by these prestigious
competitions. The results speak for
themselves and come hot on the heels of
a raft of honours for our world class
spirits across the collection.
"We are particularly proud to have
Bunnahabhain’s portfolio of malts
recognised, reinforcing the passion and
commitment from the distillery team to
deliver internationally renowned
products. We have ambitious plans for
the distillery and look forward to
sharing updates on the ongoing
refurbishment programme over the coming
year."
If you want to check out the Bunnahabhain whisky range for yourself
you will find it available from specialist
online whisky retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop
and
Master of Malt
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