The World Whiskies Awards took place in London last week, where more than 300 whiskies battled it out during three intensive blind tasting rounds, for the coveted title of ‘2013 World's Best Whiskies’.
After last year's Japanese domination of the single malt category, Islay's Ardbeg Distillery carries off the top single malt title, returning the crown to Scotland. Japanese whiskies still remained strong in the Blended and Blended Malt categories, and the venerable Master of Malt 40 Years Old liqueur scooped the Liqueur category. South African whisky featured in the top ranks again this year with Bain's winning the title of World's Best Grain Whisky.
Judges for Whisky Magazine’s independent editorial panel were drawn from the best drinks journalists and retailers across the world, with industry representatives made up of master blenders, distillers and brand ambassadors in the final round. The winners of the ‘World Whiskies Awards 2013’ were as follows:
Category Winners
| Best African Single Malt | Three Ships 10 Years Old |
| Best American Single Malt | The Notch 10 Years Old |
| Best Asian Single Malt | Kavalan Solist Fino |
| Best Australian Single Malt | Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask |
| Best Campbeltown Single Malt | Longrow |
| Best European Single Malt | Armorik Armorik Double Maturation |
| Best Highland Single Malt | Glenmorangie Quarter Century |
| Best Irish Single Malt | Tyrconnell Single Malt Sherry Finish |
| Best Islands Single Malt | Talisker Distiller's Edition |
| Best Islay Single Malt | Ardbeg Galileo |
| Best Japansese Single Malt | Yamazaki 25 Years Old |
| Best Lowland Single Malt | Glenkinchie 12 Years Old |
| Best Speyside Single Malt | The Balvenie 30 Years Old |
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