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Diageo’s
Single Malt Whiskies acclaimed by
leading whisky experts.
 Diageo’s Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
Lagavulin, Talisker and The Singleton of
Glen Ord have added further polish to
their global prestige and long record of
success with major wins in the
prestigious Scotch Whisky Masters
competition. The results were announced
in London on 6 June 2011.
The Scotch Whisky Masters awards are
decided by expert judging panels after
an extensive and rigorous blind tasting
process.
The panels, all independent of the
whisky industry, included mixologists,
managers of luxury hotels, bars and
restaurants, global retailers, and
leading whisky commentators including
two former editors of Whisky Magazine,
chaired by the widely-respected drinks
journalist Patience Gould.
They awarded six ‘Master’ accolades -
the highest award in the competition -
to Diageo brands: Lagavulin 16 year old
(adding to its already substantial
collection of awards), The Singleton of
Glen Ord 12 year old, now a major
success in Asian markets, Talisker 57°
North, The Distillers Editions of
Cragganmore and Dalwhinnie - and a
newcomer: Caol Ila Moch, a recently
launched expression of the highly
successful Islay malt without an age
statement, destined initially for the
exclusive enjoyment of the Friends of
the Classic Malts.
Talisker confirmed its status as a
regular winner by picking up three top
medals: a Master for Talisker 57° North,
and Gold medals for Talisker 10 year old
and Talisker Distillers Edition.
Other Gold medal winners were: Caol Ila
12 year old, Cardhu 12 year old,
Cragganmore, 12 year old, Dalwhinnie 15
year old, Glenkinchie 12 year old,
Glenkinchie Distillers Edition,
Lagavulin Distillers Edition and The
Singleton of Glendullan 12 year old.
Nick Morgan, Diageo Scotch Knowledge and
Heritage Director, said
"These are outstanding results. And we
value this increasingly-influential
competition. It stands out by the
independence of its judging panels, with
members drawn from a wide cross-section
of drinks professionals and
commentators, many of whom are close to
the tastes of our target consumers."
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