The 21 Years & Over results from the World Whiskies Awards 2026 Scotland heat reveal how Scotland’s longest aged blends continue to shape the premium end of the category.
Ballantine’s 23 Year Old secures the category win, joined by impressive entries from Isle of Skye, Royal Salute, and the Dewar’s Double Double range.
The Gold Medal winners now advance to the international round, where they will compete against top blends from around the world for the ultimate accolade.
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You can see all Blended Scotch Whisky winners here.
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Whisky |
Category | Style |
Medal |
| Ballantine’s 23 Year Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Gold, Category Winner |
| Isle of Skye 30 Year Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Gold |
| Vintage Bottlers Maiden’s Blend Cask #6 | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Silver |
| Dewar’s Double Double 21 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Silver |
| Dewar’s Double Double 27 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Silver |
| Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute Original Reserve | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Silver |
| Ballantine’s 21 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Silver |
| Dewar’s Double Double 26 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Bronze |
| Dewar’s Double Double 30 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Bronze |
| Dewar’s Double Double 32 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Bronze |
| Dewar’s Double Double 37 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Bronze |
| Isle of Skye 21 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Bronze |
| White Heather 21 Years Old | Blended | 21 Years & Over | Bronze |
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