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The Tasting Alliance’s Top Shelf Gala 2024 was held on October 5th and 6th in San Francisco, California. The Gala, held annually as part of the Top Shelf weekend, celebrates the ‘Best in Class’ and ‘Best in Show’ winners from The Tasting Alliance Competitions. These competitions include the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A black-tie event complete with a three-course meal, signature cocktails, and networking opportunities, the Top Shelf Gala 2024 named the best single malt whiskeys from around the world.

The global single malt category is growing, and these ‘Best in Class’ winners beat out the competition for recognition. Let’s take a look at some of the global single malt ‘Best in Class’ winners from the Top Shelf Gala 2024. 

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With countless brands, expressions, and palates spanning the world of whiskey, it can be tricky to determine which whiskey is ‘the best’. As such, we decided to take a look at a reliable metric: whiskey awards. 

Each week, we take a deep dive into whiskey award winners from competitions, such as the International Whisky Competition and the World Whiskies Awards, in an effort to provide you with an unbiased view of the best whiskies that you can buy. Featuring tasting notes, purchase links, and histories, get the lowdown on the best whiskies in the world every week on The Whiskey Wash. 

Macallan’s new release, the Time:Space, has the whisky world talking. It’s a two-part offering, with a high-end bottle and a more accessible option, reminiscent of their Peter Blake series. The question is, should you invest £1,100 in the Time:Space Mastery?