Icons of Whisky China 2019 recognises growing market

Whisky Magazine has proudly launched its first Icons of Whisky awards in China. For 2019, winners in specific categories listed below are considered solely in China. Winners in categories; Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador, World Whisky Brand Ambassador, Supermarket and Travel Retailer from China, will be shortlisted in the existing Rest of World ‘region’ in the awards.  On introducing China into the Icons of Whisky Awards, … Continue reading Icons of Whisky China 2019 recognises growing market

Icons of Whisky Ireland 2019 winners revealed

Whisky Magazine has announced the winners of its Icons of Whisky Ireland 2019 at the Whisky Magazine Awards Dublin. The night was hosted by Rob Allanson, Whisky Magazine editor, who says: “It’s been another phenomenal year for Irish whiskey and tonight’s awards are reflection of that. Whether it’s a boundary pushing new expression, a celebration of a major milestone, or a new visitor experience that galvanises the whiskey … Continue reading Icons of Whisky Ireland 2019 winners revealed

Icons of Whisky 2019 Global Finale – The Winners Revealed

Whisky Magazine has announced the global winners of its 2018 Icons of Whisky Awards, following the regional stage of voting. The awards were presented as part of the Whisky Magazine Awards held at London’s Waldorf Hotel on 22 March 2018. Distiller of the Year, sponsored by Glencairn CrystalIan Macleod Distillers Brand Innovator of the Year, sponsored by Multi Packaging SolutionsGlenfiddich Craft Distiller of the Year, sponsored … Continue reading Icons of Whisky 2019 Global Finale – The Winners Revealed

Icons of Whisky USA 2018 winners conclude regional heats of 2018 awards

Whisky Magazine announced the 2018 winners of its Icons of Whisky America awards at a drinks reception in New York on 27 February 2018. Winners from the USA now go head to head with their contemporaries from Whisky Magazine’s other regions; Australia, India, Ireland, Rest of World and Scotland for the global title. Hall of Fame Inductee 47 – Fritz Maytag III Distiller of the … Continue reading Icons of Whisky USA 2018 winners conclude regional heats of 2018 awards

Icons of Whisky Rest of World 2018 winners revealed

The winners have been announced in the rest of world region for Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2018. As expected from such a broad area, we have been overwhelmed with the diversity of nominees, whose work is challenging the established regions in the whisky world. Winners now go forward to the global stage of the award, held in London in March 2018. Tickets for this … Continue reading Icons of Whisky Rest of World 2018 winners revealed

Icons of Whisky Scotland 2018

Supermarket of the Year Waitrose Highly Commended Lidl Travel Retailer of the Year World of Whiskies, Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports Highly Commended The Fly Nip Whisky Shop, Inverness Airport Online Retailer of the Year The Whisky Barrel – http://www.thewhiskybarrel.com Highly Commended Royal Mile Whiskies – http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com Single Outlet Retailer of the Year Gordon & MacPhail Highly Commended Robertsons of Pitlochry Multiple Outlets Retailer of the … Continue reading Icons of Whisky Scotland 2018

Icons of Whisky Ireland 2018 – Winners announced

The winners of this year’s Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky Ireland 2018 have been announced at an awards ceremony in the Dean Hotel Dublin. As the first year that Ireland has been considered separately in our awards, the editorial panel at Whisky Magazine was overwhelmed by the interest and response to voting and nominating the winners. Congratulations to all those shortlisted for the award and … Continue reading Icons of Whisky Ireland 2018 – Winners announced

Icons of Whisky Australia 2018 – Winners Announced

The first stop on this year’s journey is Australia, which, along with Ireland, is a stand-alone region in our awards for the first time. If other regions wonder how to replicate the rise to prominence of Australian whisky, they could do much worse than look at how the producers and industry support one another and celebrate each success as if it was its own. Despite … Continue reading Icons of Whisky Australia 2018 – Winners Announced

Icons of Whiskey America 2015 – Winners announced

2015 was an exciting year for Icons of Whisky with the launch of the new nominations and voting process. We decided it was time the industry had a say and helped us recognise the very best in the world of whisky. Producers, retailers, distributors and importers were invited to nominate iconic companies and individuals and help draw up a shortlist of those who deserve an … Continue reading Icons of Whiskey America 2015 – Winners announced

Icons of Whisky 2017 Winners

American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year Matt Jones – Beam Suntory After last year’s Highly Commended, it is time for the face of WM Issue 138 to shine. Matt Jones has worked in the industry for 18 years having started out in a roadhouse style bar. He then spent time in Belize and Japan learning new mixology styles and rekindling his love of whisky. … Continue reading Icons of Whisky 2017 Winners