Distiller adds more gongs to collection
Firm’s double win at international competition
A popular family- run distillers have bagged two top titles at a prestigious award event.
William Grant & Sons were crowned Distiller of the Year and Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year at the 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition ( IWSC).
The awards are known for setting the international benchmark for quality and recognising excellence in wines and spirits worldwide.
And the competition follows a rigorous judging process with more than 400 global experts judging products over a seven month period.
Simon Hunt, Chief Executive of William Grant & Sons said: “Receiving this level of recognition from the IWSC is a real honour and a testament to our teams’ continued innovation and dedication to delivering excellence across our portfolio.”
These awards are in addition to three IWSC trophies presented to the company earlier this year for its Glenfiddich Finest Solera, The Balvenie Thirty and Tullamore D. E. W. 18 Year Old, and more than 70 medals recognising quality across the Girvan based distiller’s portfolio.
Adam Lechmere, general manager for the IWSC, said: “With a raft of IWSC medals at the highest level, William Grant & Sons continue to impress the IWSC judges with the consistent excellence of their many and varied products.
“From much- loved household names like Glenfiddich to bourbons, ryes, tequilas and many others, they bestride the world of international spirits.
“For well over a century they have been investing and growing, especially in the younger and more esoteric brands which are crucial to maintaining their market position.
“We are proud to recognise and reward such dedication to excellence.”