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Distell’s
Bunnahabhain and Deanston No Age
Statement whiskies triumph at the
inaugural Singapore World Spirits
Competition.
It would appear that age doesn't
matter for Distell's No Age Statement
whiskies as the whisky maker scooped
nine awards across its malt whisky
portfolio at the inaugural Singapore
World Spirits Competition with three of
its No Age Statement range winning top
awards. Bunnahabhain Toiteach A' Dhà {Toch-ach
ah-ghaa} and Deanston Virgin Oak
received Double Gold and Bunnahabhain
Stiùireadair {Stew-rah-dur} collected
Silver from the judges.
The newest member of The Tasting
Alliance, the Singapore World Spirits
Competition, recognises the importance
of the Asian market and the awards are
sure to further establish Distell’s
single malts in the worldwide canon of
malt whisky.
This achievement follows a successful
2019 season and takes Distell’s awards
to 70 across its Bunnahabhain,
Tobermory, and Deanston distilleries.
Of the 70 accolades awarded to the
Distell portfolio, across five
prestigious international tasting
competitions, the non age statement
whisky collection has been presented
with 19, including two of the top awards
at The Scotch Whisky Masters. From 350
entries, only 12 Masters were awarded in
the 2019 competition with Bunnahabhain
An Cladach and Bunnahabhain Toiteach A
Dhà each being awarded the prestigious
title. To achieve a Masters, whiskies
need to score over 90% from all judges.
Highlights of the awards season also
include Distell receiving the title of
Overall Distiller of the Year at the
Icons of Whisky Awards, Bunnahabhain
Stiùireadair collecting Double Gold at
the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits
Competition and Toiteach A Dhà scooping
Gold at the World Whisky Awards, the San
Francisco World Spirits Competition and
the International Spirits Challenge.
Commenting on the success, Derek Scott,
Brand Director for Malts at Distell
International, said:
"We are delighted to have made such an
impact in the very first Singapore World
Spirits Competition. The Asian market is
an important territory for us, its
consumers appreciate a great whisky and
winning distinguishes our malts from the
rest.
"We are thrilled to have our portfolio
recognised by these highly respected
competitions - the results speak for
themselves. It is particularly exciting
to see our non age statement whisky
range receive such high praise,
receiving over a quarter of the awards.
"A huge amount of skill is involved in
creating the perfect no age statement
whisky. Our blending team work hard to
ensure a consistent and quality taste
profile through the blending of casks in
these unique spirits, all the while
remaining true to the distillery’s
individual character.
"We have big ambitions for our portfolio
and are immensely proud to have them
recognised on this global stage."
You will find the Distell's current whisky range as well as their
recently released
Distell Limited Release Malt Collection
2019 available
to buy from specialist
online whisky retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop and
Master of Malt
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