The World Whiskies Awards 2026 Scotland heat placed a clear focus on Blended Limited Release Scotch whisky, a category that rewards innovation, precision, and short-run experimentation.
This year’s results highlight how limited releases are increasingly used to explore distinctive cask finishes and flavour profiles. Johnnie Walker secured top honours in the No Age Statement subcategory with its Autumn/Winter Blend, while Dewar’s dominated the aged releases.
As with all Scotland heat results, only the Gold medal winners progress to the global round, where they will compete for the World’s Best titles in March 2026. You can see all Blended Scotch Whisky winners here. Below are all of the Scotch whisky medal winners from the Blended Limited Release category.
| Whisky | Category | Style | Medal |
| Johnnie Walker Autumn/Winter Blend | Blended Limited Release | No Age Statement |
Gold, Country & Category Winner
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| Dewar’s 19 Years Old | Blended Limited Release | 13 to 20 Years |
Gold, Category Winner
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| Dewar’s Double Double 21 Years Old Magma Toast Level 3 Finished in French Oak casks | Blended Limited Release | 21 Years & Over |
Gold, Category Winner
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| Dewar’s Double Double 18 Years Old Mizunara | Blended Limited Release | 13 to 20 Years | Silver |
| Dewar’s, Double Double 21 Years Old Magma Toast Level 1 Finished in American Oak casks | Blended Limited Release | 21 Years & Over | Silver |
| Isle of Skye Cigar Reserve | Blended Limited Release | No Age Statement | Silver |
| Dewar’s Double Double 21 Years Old Magma Toast Level 1 Finished in French Oak casks | Blended Limited Release | 21 Years & Over | Bronze |
| Wolfcraig Distillers 14 Years Old Deluxe Blend Triple Sherry Cask Finish Second Edition | Blended Limited Release | 13 to 20 Years | Bronze |
| Woven W Project 07 Woven x Blackrock — Shift | Blended Limited Release | No Age Statement | Bronze |
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