The final day in a week of Icons of Whisky announcements brought with it the results of the Scottish Icons of Whisky, with Distiller of the Year being claimed by Whyte & Mackay.
The drinks industry has faced one of its most challenging years in recent history, which has completely altered the platform from which many are able to work, from in-person to virtual. From bartenders to brand ambassadors, retailers to visitor attraction managers, the 2021 Icons of Whisky awards honours those who have worked tirelessly for the growth of the industry.
The Icons of Whisky Scotland results were broadcast on Friday, 5 February at 12:30pm GMT, presented by Whisky Magazine editor, Christopher Coates.
Icons of Whiskies Scotland 2021 Winners and Highly Commended
Distiller
Winner
Whyte & Mackay
Highly Commended
LVMH (The Glenmorangie Company)
Craft Producer
Winner
Arbikie Distillery
Highly Commended
Ardnamurchan Distillery
Sustainable Distillery
Winner
Nc’nean Distillery
Highly Commended
Glengoyne Distillery
Brand Innovator
Winner
Ardnamurchan Distillery
Highly Commended
Nc’nean Distillery
Campaign Innovator
Winner
Ardbeg, The launch of Wee Beastie
Highly Commended
Tomatin Distillery, The Lockdown Whisky Festival
Visitor Attraction
Winner
Holyrood Distillery
Highly Commended
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Distillery Manager
Winner
Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery
Highly Commended
Ian Renwick, The Glenturret Distillery
Master Distiller / Master Blender
Winner
Bob Dalgarno, The Glenturret Distillery
Highly Commended
Rachel Barrie, Brown-Forman
Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador
Winner
Scott Adamson, Tomatin Distillery
Highly Commended
Paul Dempsey, Speyside Distillery
Visitor Attraction Manager
Winner
Stuart Hendry, Glengoyne Distillery
Highly Commended
Mark Bruce, Jura Distillery
Single Outlet Retailer
Winner
Carnegie Whisky Cellars
Highly Commended
Inverurie Whisky Shop
Multiple Outlets Retailer
Winner
Good Spirits Company
Highly Commended
Robert Graham Ltd.
Online Retailer
Winner
Robert Graham Ltd.
Highly Commended
Abbey Whisky
Supermarket
Winner
Tesco
Highly Commended
Asda
Own Brand Supermarket
Winner
Lidl
Whisky Buyer
Winner
Sarah Sturgeon, Tesco
Highly Commended
Mike Sharples, Abbey Whisky
Bar Manager
Winner
Andy Gemmell, The Gate
Highly Commended
Mike Smith, The Bow Bar
Whisky Bar
Winner
Bon Accord, Glasgow
Highly Commended
The Bow Bar, Edinburgh
Whisky Hotel Bar
Winner
SCOTCH at The Balmoral Hotel
Highly Commended
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Whisky Bar Group
Winner
Whisky Bars of Scotland
Advertising Agency
Winner
Republic of Media
Design Agency
Winner
threebrand
Highly Commended
Paul Collins Creative
Communicator
Winner
Moa Nilsson, Swedish Whisky Girl
Highly Commended
Andrew Flatt, The Amateur Drammer