Indri’s Master Blender On Why Indian Whisky No Longer Needs To Prove Itself

How did one Indian distillery claim every podium spot in two categories at IWC 2026? Indri’s master blender Surrinder Kumar explains what the sweep really means.
Indri Wins Big at 2026 International Whisky Competition

Can an Indian single malt outshine Scotland, Ireland, and Japan? Indri just swept the top three spots at the 2026 International Whisky Competition—here’s how.
The Best World Whiskies From The International Whisky Competition 2026

Which whisky beat over a dozen rivals to be named 2026 World Whisky of the Year? Meet the four winners from Taiwan, Australia, Austria, and China.
The Best American Whiskey From The International Whisky Competition 2026

Which American whiskeys triumphed at the 2026 International Whisky Competition’s blind judging? Six bottles claimed seven titles, from a triple-distilled bourbon to a Colorado rye.
Kavalan Wins Whisky of the Year for Second Time at IWC

Can any distillery win ‘Whisky of the Year’ twice in a row at one of the industry’s toughest blind tastings? Kavalan just proved it can—here’s how.
Every Whisky That Scored Over 90 Points at the International Whisky Competition 2026

With only one gold awarded per category, which whiskies scored above 90 points at the 2026 International Whisky Competition? See the top performers here.
The Best Canadian Whisky From The International Whisky Competition 2026

How did a Vermont-based brand win Best Canadian Whisky? Discover the six award-winning Canadian whiskies of 2026 and the surprising stories behind their labels.
The Best Irish Whiskeys From The International Whisky Competition 2026

Which distillery dominated the 2026 International Whisky Competition’s Irish categories, taking three of the five top spots? We break down every winner.
The Best Single Malt Scotch According To The International Whisky Competition 2026

The 2026 International Whisky Competition judged every dram blind. So which single malt Scotch took the top crown, and why does one winner still have no name?
The World’s Best Bourbons According To The International Whisky Competition 2026

How did a $25 bourbon end up winning its category alongside heavily allocated Antique Collection bottles? Meet the five bourbon winners of the IWC 2026.
Dewar’s Is The Best Blended Scotch Whisky According To The International Whisky Competition 2026

Can one brand really win every blended Scotch category at a major competition? Dewar’s just did exactly that at the IWC 2026, taking all seven age classes.
The Best Indian Whisky From The International Whisky Competition 2026

Which two producers swept every Indian whisky award at the 2026 International Whisky Competition, and why are big names like Amrut and Paul John missing?
The Top 5 Whiskies In The World At The International Whisky Competition 2026

Which whiskies topped the 2026 International Whisky Competition, and why was Scotch completely absent from the winners’ list? The blind-tasting results may surprise you.
The 5 Best Whiskies In The World From The IWC 2025 — What Will 2026 Bring?

What happens when a Taiwanese whisky beats Scotland at its own game? Meet the five top-scoring bottles from the 2025 International Whisky Competition.
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?
Best Award Winning Whiskey Under $100

The International Whisky Competition proves you don’t need to spend a fortune for world-class American whiskey. These five award-winning bottles under $100 combine exceptional quality, character, and value.
The Best Blended Scotch Whisky From The International Whisky Competition 2025

Blended scotch whiskies dominated at the 2025 International Whisky Competition, showcasing everything from long-aged sherry cask finishes to modern twists with smoky and sweet influences. We explore each category winner, their heritage, and detailed tasting notes.
World’s Best Bourbons From The International Whisky Competition 2025

The 2025 International Whisky Competition has crowned its bourbon champions, showcasing bold flavors and innovative craftsmanship from Virginia to Texas. These four winning bourbons prove that excellence in American whiskey comes in many forms.
All Of The Best Bourbons According To The 2024 International Whisky Competition

There were five sub-categories of ‘Best Bourbon’ in this year’s competition. So, today I thought we would take a look at the winners.
Record-Breaker, Stephanie Macleod, Wins ‘Master Blender of the Year’ For The Sixth Time

Macleod is also the Malt Master for the Dewar’s single malt portfolio: Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, Royal Brackla, and The Deveron.