Whisky Magazine has announced the winners of the 2012 World Whisky Awards. More than 300 whiskies took part in this prestigious competition, representing a variety of different types of whiskey from around the world.
The judges were drawn from the best spirits writers and retailers across the globe, with industry representatives made up of master blenders, distillers and brand ambassadors in the final round.
Here is a selection of the winners:
World’s Best North American Whiskey
Eagle Rare 17 Years Old
World’s Best Single Malt Whisky
Yamazaki 25 Years Old
Dunkeld Atholl Brose
Three Ships 5 Years Old
Also honored was Buffalo Trace's Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, who was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Elmer began working at the George T. Stagg (now Buffalo Trace) Distillery in Frankfort in 1949. He retired in 1985, but continues to serve as ambassador for Buffalo Trace, educating others on the unique qualities of Kentucky's bourbon whiskey.
In 1984, Elmer introduced the single-barrel bourbon concept to the world with Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, named in honor of Col. Albert B. Blanton, another longtime veteran of the distillery.
Elmer is one of only three living master distillers who have a Bourbon whiskey named after them.
Congratulations to all the winners, and especially to Mr. Lee!
Before reading this article I did not know there is such competition to give credit to the best whiskey in the world. I can imagine that the range of whiskeys that took part in this prestigious competition was very wide, and it looks like a very professional setting to honour the best whiskey with the title of World's Best Whiskey. Personally I have never tasted any one of the whiskeys that got awards. I can imagine that a bottle of these brands is sky high. I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Elmer T. Lee for his special award. It is always a great idea to honour those which dedicated all their experience and effort to widen the distillery trade through their work and educating others.
Posted by: For Whisky Lovers coupon | 07/09/2012 at 04:37 PM