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3rd December 2010 |
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 The resolutely independent judges for
the Malt Maniacs 2010 Whisky Awards,
announced on 1 December, that they have given Lagavulin 16 year old their top award
("the Non Plus Ultra Award 2010") and Talisker 10 year old their
"Best
Natural Cask Award 2010" in the ‘Daily
Drams’ category.
The ‘Daily Drams’ category focuses on
whiskies that are widely available at
attainable prices (under €50), whereas
many winners in other categories are
esoteric expressions or offered at much
higher price points (€50-150+).
"These non-professional but highly
dedicated and discerning enthusiasts
devote a vast amount of time and
painstaking effort to reaching their
decisions and deserve every whisky
lover’s respect and thanks”, Dr Nick
Morgan, a Diageo spokesman, said."
He added: "What is illuminating - and
comforting - is that in granting these
high awards to Lagavulin and Talisker,
the Malt Maniacs are confirming the
track record of the major
professionally-run international
competitions such as the IWSC, which
have also regularly awarded their
highest medals to Lagavulin and Talisker
- single malt whiskies that have
attracted such consistent praise yet
remain eminently affordable."
Malt Maniacs Silver Medals (scores of
85-89) were awarded to Lagavulin
Distillers Edition 1991/2008, Talisker
1994/2009 The Manager's Choice,
Lagavulin No Age Statement - Distillery
Only Bottling 2010, Talisker 57° North,
Oban 2000/2009 The Manager's Choice, and
Lagavulin 16 year old.
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Lagavulin 16 Year Old
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Lagavulin 16 year old has won the IWSC
Trophy, 1993; IWSC Gold Medals, 1993,
1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001,
2002, 2004 IWSC Gold – Best in Class
2008. ISC Gold Medal 2004, 2005, 2007.
IWSC Silver Medal 2006. San Francisco
Double Gold 2006, 2007, 2008, Gold 2009.
Scotch Whisky Masters - Master 2008,
2009.
In the last 6 years, Lagavulin 16 year
old has earned itself 21 Gold Medals or
higher in major international
competitions.
In 2010 alone, this iconic and much
adored Islay malt took
- Gold Medal at San Francisco
- Master at the Scotch Whisky
Masters
- Gold – Best in Class at the IWSC
- Gold at the International
Spirits Challenge
and now the Non Plus Ultra Award 2010
in the Malt Maniacs 2010 Whisky Awards
‘Daily Drams’ category.
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Talisker 10 Year Old
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Talisker 10 year old has won IWSC Trophy
and Gold Medal, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2001,
2002, 2004; IWSC Gold Medals 1998, 2003;
IWSC Gold – Best in Class 2006, 2007,
2008. IWSC Silver – Best in Class 2005.
ISC Gold Medals 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008;
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal 2006, Silver 2007, Double
Gold 2009, Gold 2010. Scotch Whisky
Masters – Master 2008, 2009, 2010.
In 2010 Talisker 10 year old has won
- Gold at San Francisco
- Scotch Whisky Masters (London)
- IWSC Gold – Best in Class
In the last six years, Talisker has
won 18 Gold medals for its 10 year old
expression alone. And now the "Best
Natural Cask Award 2010" (i.e. whisky
matured exclusively in regular casks) in
the Malt Maniacs 2010 Whisky Awards
‘Daily Drams’ category.
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