The World’s Best Blended Whiskies According to The World Whiskies Awards 2026

Which blended whiskies earned top honours at the World Whiskies Awards 2026? See every country winner, from Ballantine's 23 to rising global contenders.
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The World’s Best Blended Whiskies According to The World Whiskies Awards 2026

The World Whiskies Awards 2026 has confirmed the country winners in the Best Blended category, highlighting the leading blended whiskies from across the globe. Following regional heats, these whiskies have emerged as the top performers within their respective markets, each reflecting a distinct national approach to blending.

Scotland’s Ballantine’s 23 Years Old leads the field as World’s Best Blended, while globally recognised names such as Hibiki and Jameson reinforce the strength of established whisky-producing nations.

Alongside them, emerging regions including India, Taiwan, and Denmark continue to build momentum with increasingly confident styles.

Together, these winners showcase the diversity of modern blended whisky, from traditional Scotch frameworks to evolving interpretations shaped by local ingredients, climate, and blending philosophy.

You can see all of the winners, and their country of origin, below.

Whisky Country Award
Ballantine’s 23 Years Old Scotland World’s Best Blended, Best Scotch Blended
Stauning RØG Denmark Best Danish Blended
Wight Whisky Signature Malt Blend England Best English Blended
Jimsher Trio Georgia Best Georgian Blended
Singhasan Finest Indian Blended Whisky India Best Indian Blended
The Akkeshi Kokuu Japan Best International Blended
Three Ships Bourbon Cask South Africa Best South African Blended
Whisky DYC Blended Spain Best Spanish Blended
Jade Supremacy Classic Taiwan Whisky Taiwan Best Taiwanese Blended
SFR Distillery 3 Years Old Whisky Canada Best Canada Blended
Hibiki 30 Years Old Japan Best Japanese Blended
Blender Blender 22 China Best Chinese Blended
Proof and Wood Curated Seasons 2024 Extraordinary Blended Whiskey United States Best American Blended
Jameson 18 Years Old Ireland Best Irish Blended

Mark Littler

Mark Littler is the owner and editor in chief of the Whiskey Wash. He is also the owner of Mark Littler LTD, a prominent whisky and antiques brokerage service in the United Kingdom. Mark is a well known voice in the whisky industry and has a regular column at Forbes.com and has a popular YouTube channel devoted to everything whisky.

Mark completed the purchase of The Whiskey Wash in late 2023.

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