Category winners

The judges revealed their scores and tasting notes on the best new expressions of 2019-2020

Under £50 winners

1 The Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old – Glenmorangie Judges scores 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 3.5, 2.5, 4, 3.25, 4.1, 4, 3.9 Overall score 31.05 Tasting notes from Robin Creamy, juicy, citrusy cheesecake with crème anglaise, apricots in brandy and a hint of fennel. 2Waterproof blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Macduff Judges scores 4.2, 1.8, 4.8, 4.4, 3.5, 4, 3.5, 3.5, 4, 3.5 Overall score 30.6 Tasting notes from Mandy Rich heather on the nose. Old fashioned sweet-shop taste, vanilla and sherbet lemons. 3 Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Judges scores 4.1, 3.5, 3.8, 4, 3.5, 3, 3.75, 4.5, 4, 3.9 Overall score 30.55 Tasting notes from Blair Sharp lemon zest on brioche bread dusted with a chocolate icing sugar.

£50-£100 winners

1 Tamdhu Dalbeallie II Judges scores 4.7, 4.3, 4.2, 4, 4.5, 4.75, 3.5, 4.9, 4, 4.5 Overall score 34.95 Tasting notes from Darren A roller coaster of aroma and flavour with a soothing, warming and comforting charm. 2Glentauchers 11 YO – Loch Fyne Judges scores 4.6,4.8, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.8, 4.25, 3.9 Overall score 33.95 Tasting notes from Mark A good mouth feel as spicy clove and ginger dance together. Orange zest and sherry oak continue the waltz to this enjoyable long finish dram. 3Rare Find Speyside Cask Strength Aged 18 Years Judges scores 4.1, 4, 4.9, 4.5, 4.5, 4.25, 3.5, 4.4, 2, 4 Overall score 33.25 Tasting notes from Matthew Full bodied and intense, really clean sherry notes, Christmas cake, spice and some lingering malty notes on the finish.