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Category: Whiskey Awards

From London to San Francisco, the world of whiskey is in a constant cycle of competition, with expert panels tasting and judging thousands of spirits to crown the best of the best. It can be a challenge to keep up with which bottles are earning the industry’s top honors.

This is your home for the very latest news, results, and analysis from the competitions that matter. Here you’ll find our ongoing coverage, from breaking news about the newly crowned ‘World’s Best’ to deep dives into the distilleries that took home the gold.

If you’re looking for a complete overview of all the major awards, what the medals mean, and how the judging works, be sure to visit our definitive

The Best German Whiskies From The Excellence of Whisky Awards 2026

Which German whiskies impressed judges most at the Excellence of Whisky awards—and why did young distilleries outshine older, longer-matured competitors?

The World’s Best Bourbons According To The LA Spirits Awards 2026

Which bourbons earned Platinum medals and special awards at the LA Spirits Awards 2026? Meet the four standout winners and find out what makes each one unique.

The Best Japanese Whiskies According To The London Spirits Competition 2026

Which mysterious Japanese whiskies beat the big names at the London Spirits Competition 2026? The winners include bottles most drinkers have never heard of.

The Best Bourbons According To The London Spirits Competition 2026

What do a Kentucky icon, a Nevada desert distillery, and an Australian supermarket private label have in common? They all won gold at the 2026 LSC.

The Best Indian Whiskies From The London Spirits Competition 2026

Which Indian whiskies impressed international judges enough to win gold in 2026? Four standout bottles reveal how far this category has come.

The Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskies According To The International Whisky Competition 2025

One corporate stable swept seven of nine single malt Scotch trophies in a major blind-tasting competition. Which distilleries dominated the 2025 IWC results?

The Best Rye Whiskeys According To The Denver International Spirits Competition 2026

Which five rye whiskeys earned Gold and Double Gold at the 2026 Denver International Spirits Competition—and why do three share the same mash bill?

The Top Double Gold Winning Whiskeys From The Denver International Spirits Competition 2026

Which six whiskeys scored 96-97 points at the 2026 Denver International Spirits Competition? From unicorn bourbons to Colorado craft gems, here are the Double Golds.

The Best American Whiskeys From The London Spirits Competition 2026

Which American whiskeys swept the 2026 London Spirits Competition? From a Colorado single malt to a Tennessee dynasty, discover the five Special Award winners.

The Top Whiskey Winners From The London Spirits Competition 2026

Which four whiskies from four different countries impressed 70+ trade professionals enough to earn Double Gold and Special Awards at the 2026 London Spirits Competition?

All the Whisky Special Award Winners at the London Spirits Competition 2026

Which whiskies impressed 70+ Master Blenders, distillers, and top mixologists enough to win top honours at the 2026 London Spirits Competition? Here are the winners.

The Best Whiskeys According To The Denver International Spirits Competition 2026

Which four whiskeys topped one of America’s toughest double-blind competitions—and why did the highest-scoring bottle not win Best of Show?

The Best Indian Single Malt Whiskies From The World Whiskies Awards 2026

Which Indian single malts impressed the world’s top judges in 2026? The winners range from familiar favourites to surprising newcomers reshaping the category.

The Best Highland Scotch Whiskies According To The World Whiskies Awards 2026

Which Highland distillery dominated the 2026 World Whiskies Awards with multiple golds — and which under-the-radar producer earned a surprising spot on the list?

The Best Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskies According To The World Whiskies Awards 2026

A $33 supermarket staple just beat aged, premium Speyside single malts to win the top award. Which entry-level whisky surprised everyone at the WWA 2026?

The Best Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskies According to the World Whiskies Awards 2026

Can a £20 supermarket whisky really win Gold alongside Islay’s biggest names? Meet all the Islay single malts honoured at the World Whiskies Awards 2026.

The World’s Best Rye According To The World Whiskies Awards 2026

A Spanish rye just beat every American and Canadian contender for the world’s best rye title—what does that say about where rye whiskey is headed in 2026?

The Real Reason Monkey Shoulder Is So Cheap — and When to Upgrade

A blended malt priced like a standard blend — how does Monkey Shoulder pull it off? The answer lies in who owns the distilleries behind it.

4 Standout Bourbons from the 2026 World Whiskies Awards

What does it take to be named the world’s best bourbon? A $45 bottled-in-bond beat out high-end competitors at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards.

The Best Single Malts From Every Scotch Whisky Region According to The World Whiskies Awards 2026

Which single malt topped every Scotch whisky region at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards? From a £26 Speyside surprise to a new Islands distillery, the winners may shock you.

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