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3、over image:iS Tomaras WWhisk(e)y is one of the most dynamic spirits categories on the planet,and our list of The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies ref ects this statement.Among the 50 elected brands are some from Scotch distilleries dating back hundreds of years,rubbing shoulders with an Australian singl

4、emalt born in the 21st century,as well as whisky from India,Denmark,Finland and even England.Looking at the 2023 list,congratulations must go to Michters.The Kentucky-based brand has a fascinating history and is making some of the most sought-af er whiskeys in America right now.Having caught up pers

5、onally with senior vice president Matt Magliocco at Bar Convent Berlin this year,we stood back and witnessed waves of bartenders surrounding the stand to try its age statement and Legacy Series whiskeys like teenagers at a Billie Eilish concert.Its also been a great 12 months for Suntory in its 100t

6、h year,with Yamazaki taking the runner-up spot,Hibiki earning a top-10 f nish and Hakushu returning to the list.We also have some interesting new additions to the ranking,including our Highest New Entry,Compass Box,and Leith-based independent bottler Woven Whisky Makers plus a further 10 debutants.T

7、aking a wider look at the list,the top half is solid,with the major players f ghting over one or two places,whereas the second half is rife with new or re-entries as the in-vogue brands leave an impression on our panel of industry experts.These trends are among the reasons this list is generating a

8、following in just its third year,and its authority among the trade is only going in one direction.SHAY WATERWORTHMANAGING EDITORCONTENTS4 HOW WE DID IT5 THE TOP 50 The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies from number one8 BEST OF THE BESTThe top whiskies across the four main categories27 THE LIST An at-a-gl

9、ance guide to our top 50ISTOCK.COM/TIM GROSVENOR-JONES003 Contents DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 3003 Contents DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 324/10/2023 13:3624/10/2023 13:36WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED4 DRINKS INTERNATIONALD Drinks Internationalhas used its widespread contacts within the global wh

10、isk(e)y industry to choreograph an elite voting Academy to determine this list of The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies.Our Academy consists of buyers,bar owners,writers,educators and other specialists who carry no af liation with any brand to ensure that the results burden no bias and retain integrity a

11、cross the board.We asked each of our experts to name 10 whisk(e)y brands they most admire,in descending order.They were asked to consider the following criteria:The quality and consistency of the whiskies in the brand range The price-to-quality ratio across the brand portfolio The strength of the br

12、anding and marketing The votes are weighted,so a brand was awarded 10 points if it secured a f rst-place vote,nine points for second,eight points for third and so on.However,given the specialist nature of whisk(e)y and the widespread geography of our Academy,voters were limited to f ve brands from t

13、he same category.We then compiled the numbers to determine the f nal ranking.Our Academy features some of the most respected names in whisk(e)y from around the world and we work hard to ensure that there is a broad geographical and demographic spread.We consider it to be the most inf uential group o

14、f global experts in the f eld ever assembled.Voting took place during August and September 2023.ISTOCK.COM/KELLYVANDELLENShay waterworth explains the process behind the voting that determines the annual listHOW WE DID IT“Our Academy features some of the most respected names in whisk(e)y from around

15、the world”004 How DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 4004 How DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 419/10/2023 14:1419/10/2023 14:14MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED“Today Michters is one of the most sought-after brands on the market”COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:US OWNER:Chatham ImportsT The Worlds M

16、ost Admired Whiskey 2023 is Michters.Reborn in Kentucky during the 1990s,the brand has flourished and climbed the hierarchy of respected brands among the global drinks trade.The distillery which would become Michters was founded in the mid-18th century by brothers Johann and Michael Shenk in Schaeff

17、erstown,Pennsylvania.Its said that Shenks was among the earliest American whiskeys to use rye from its own grain fields and,after it grew a fine reputation,George Washington bought the whiskey to warm his soldiers during the winter of 1778.However,it wasnt until the 1950s that the distillery gained

18、the name we know today,which combined the names of the then co-owners sons Michael and Peter.In 1989,the distillery declared bankruptcy due to the lack of demand for American whiskey and,in the mid-90s,Joseph J Magliocco and his consultant Richard Dick Newman adopted the trademark and moved the bran

19、d to Kentucky the heart of modern-day American whiskey.Today Michters is one of the most sought-after brands on the market.Speaking to Drinks International at Bar Convent Berlin this year,Matt Magliocco said:“We have a great relationship with the trade,but whats really exciting for us is that barten

20、ders and whisky fans love our whiskey,not just the brand.”1 MICHTERS005 No1 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 5005 No1 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 519/10/2023 14:1419/10/2023 14:146 DRINKS INTERNATIONALWHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED“Yamazaki is Suntorys flagship distillery and led by master blender Shi

21、nji Fukuyo”COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Japan OWNER:SuntoryY Yamazaki was the number one brand in our inaugural list and it has never left the top three ranking.It has now earned a hat-trick of titles as the top Japanese whisky making it the undisputed Most Admired Japanese Whisky in the industry.Brand owner S

22、untory is celebrating its 100th year in 2023 and as part of the celebration,launched a Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old.Its annual Mizunara cask edition is one of the rarest out there,fetching ultra-premium price points at the top end of its portfolio,making the launch of its 18-year-old a fitting trib

23、ute to its past.Yamazaki is Japans first malt distillery and was founded by Shinjiro Torii in the early 20th century.Today it is Suntorys flagship distillery and led by master blender Shinji Fukuyo,one of the industrys most respected members and a key figurehead of the International Spirits Challeng

24、e judging panel.Fukuyo is only the third person to hold this prestigious role and shows great dedication to upholding the reputation of Suntory.2 YAMAZAKI006 No2 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 6006 No2 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 619/10/2023 14:1419/10/2023 14:14MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023WHISKIES2023TH

25、EWORLDSMOST ADMIRED“In 2011,samples of Ardbeg spirit and wood particles were sent to the International Space Station for an investigation into zero gravity maturation”COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:LVMHI Its a podium f nish for this Islay-based single malt,which makes it also the number one Scotch

26、brand in our Most Admired Whiskies list.Ardbegs rise to the top has been far from straightforward.The McDougall family of cially established the distillery on the south coast of Islay in 1815 and by 1886 it was producing 250,000 gallons(1.1 million litres)of spirit.However,due to the global whisky d

27、ownturn in the 1970s,the distillery ceased all production in 1981.Sporadic production resumed in 1989,but by 1996 it was silent again.In 1997,the distillery was bought by Glenmorangie,full production resumed a year later and,at the turn of the Millennium,Ardbeg 10 Year Old launched alongside the Ard

28、beg Committee.In 2011,samples of Ardbeg spirit and wood particles were sent to the International Space Station for an investigation into zero gravity maturation.In 2015,Ardbeg celebrated its bicentenary by launching Ardbeg Perpetuum and releasing the f ndings from the zero-gravity maturation.More re

29、cently,the distillery has gone through a transition.Mickey Heads,the distillerys general manager since 2007,retired in 2021 af er a 13-year tenure and the brand marked his departure by launching Arrrrrrrdbeg,a whisky matured in ex-rye whisk casks and exclusively available to the brands Committee mem

30、bers.As well as limited-edition bottlings and a growing portfolio,the distillery has expanded for much of its life the two pot stills have produced about 10,000 barrels,or 1.4 million litres,of spirit annually,but less than three years ago a new shoreline stillhouse was unveiled,doubling Ardbegs out

31、put.3 ARDBEG007 No3 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 7007 No3 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 719/10/2023 14:1319/10/2023 14:138DRINKS INTERNATIONALWHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIREDMOST ADMIRED SCOTCH WHISKYIt was a f ne performance by Ardbeg in 2023.The LVMH brand is admired by all sectors of the trade and

32、remains a strong pillar of the Islay whisky industry.Its 10 Year Old is regarded as one of the smoothest drams to come from the Scottish island while its portfolio also includes a more complex 25 Year Old as well as some unusual limited editions,such as Bizarre BQ and Heavy Vapours.Its refreshing to

33、 see a brand thats more than 200 years old still pushing boundaries in 2023.The brands that top the four categories of the worlds Most admired whiskies American,World,Scotch and irish deserve a special mentionBEST OF THE BESTWHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIREDMOST ADMIRED WORLD WHISKYYamazakis third p

34、odium in a row will be a perfect end to the year for owner Suntory,which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023.Of all the regular single malt annual releases,The Yamazki Mizunara is one of the most anticipated by whisky fans around the world.While the annual release carries no age statement,The Y

35、amazaki unveiled an 18-year-old Mizunara as part of Suntorys celebrations,which was one of the most exciting Japanese whiskies to launch in recent years.MOST ADMIRED AMERICAN WHISKEYMichters has made its presence felt in the trade since family member Matt Magliocco took over as senior vice president

36、 in 2013.However,the quality of its whiskey speaks for itself,with crowds of importers,distributors and bartenders swarming its stands at trade shows all around the world.Each year its age statement and Toasted Barrel Finish series whiskeys are in huge demand alongside its Legacy Series Bombergers D

37、eclaration and Shenks Homestead.MOST ADMIRED IRISH WHISKEYMethod&Madness has taken the crown as Most Admired Irish Whiskey for the f rst time,narrowly beating Redbreast.While both whiskeys fall under the Irish Distillers portfolio,Method&Madness is praised by both whiskey experts and bartenders for

38、pushing the boundaries of Irish whiskey and experimenting to the max,while simultaneously producing excellent drams.French Limousin,French chestnut,Japanese cedarwood and mulberry casks are just some of the exotic woods used in maturation.008 Best of the best DI Admired Whiskies 23v2.indd 8008 Best

39、of the best DI Admired Whiskies 23v2.indd 819/10/2023 16:3519/10/2023 16:35MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED“Black Art Edition 10 is a 29-year-old whisky which does not disclose its maturation process”COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:Rmy CointreauB Bruichladdich is a non-mo

40、ver in 2023.The Islay distillery was built in 1881 on the western shore of the island and,following its acquisition by Rmy Cointreau in 2012,Bruichladdich has hit new heights after it was its resurrected by industry figure Mark Reynier in 2000.Known for its contemporary packaging and innovative styl

41、e,the brand retains the traditions of Scotch production.Reynier holds traceability and provenance in high esteem and The Classic Laddie,Bruichladdichs flagship,is made from 100%Scottish-grown barely,with every bottle carrying the promise“to push the boundaries of the concept of terroir in artisanal

42、single malt whisky”.The Classic Laddie stands out on back bars for its bright blue bottles,which are the only ones filled on the island.The whisky is distinct for being an unpeated single malt,which is an unusual style for Islay whisky.The wider Bruichladdich portfolio is like a series of vintages s

43、uch as Islay Barley 2014,Organic Barley 2012 and Bere Barley 2013.At the top of the range is Black Art Edition 10 a 29-year-old whisky which does not disclose its maturation process or the barley used,the one thing which is guaranteed,however,is the unpeated style.4 BRUICHLADDICH009 No4 DI Admired W

44、hiskies 23.indd 9009 No4 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 919/10/2023 14:1519/10/2023 14:1510 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED6 SPRINGBANKCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:JA Mitchell&CoLast years winner,Springbank has sat inside the top 10 of our ranking ev

45、ery year.Its the most prominent producer in Campbeltown and was first established in 1828 by the Mitchell clan,who remain the owners to this day.The brand takes tradition seriously,remains the only Scottish whisky distillery to perform every step of production on site and is one of a handful to stil

46、l use its own malting floor.At the core of the brand is the 10 Year Old,which is aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks,and its simple and classic packaging makes it one of the most recognised labels among the whisky affinity.The 10 Year Old sits alongside a portfolio of single malts aged

47、 from 12 to 30 years and,despite dropping down the list from last year,Springbank is without doubt an industry favourite.6 65 COMPASS BOXCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:Caelum CapitalSince the birth of The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies,the lists have been fairly consistent.Of course,the brands towar

48、ds the bottom of the list come and go,while the top echelons command their own space.However,this year Compass Box is the anomaly.The majority of other Scotch brands in the list have hundreds of years of history,yet Compass Box remains in its infancy.The brand was founded in 2000 by John Glaser and

49、since then the forward-thinking company has established an internationally recognised core range including Great King Street,Peat Monster and a blended grain called Hedonism.Every release by Compass Box is highly anticipated by the trade,the latest of which is its Extinct Blends Quartet a four-part

50、series using rare and unusual whiskies available at limited volumes.The brand now has plans for a distillery,blending centre and visitor experience near Fort William,which will be the next chapter.“The brand takes tradition seriously and remains the only Scottish whisky distillery to perform every s

51、tep of production on site”5 5010 No5-6 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 10010 No5-6 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1019/10/2023 14:1719/10/2023 14:1712DRINKS INTERNATIONALWHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED7 NIKKACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:JapanOWNER:AsahiNikka has again climbed the ranks from last year and is now pus

52、hing for a top fi ve fi nish.The brands story began in 1918,when Masataka Taketsuru travelled to Scotland to enrol at the University of Glasgow,before taking on three 9 GLENMORANGIECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:LVMHDespite being 180 years old,Glenmorangie is one of the most contemporary and progre

53、ssive Scottish single malts on the market.The brain behind the brands experimentation is Dr Bill Lumsden,one of Scotchs great innovators,and a regular personality among the whisky judging panel in the International Spirits Challenge.Glenmorangie 10 Year Old remains the go-to whisky for introducing c

54、onsumers to the category while,at the other end of the spectrum,brand owner LVMH opened a stunning experimental distillery called The Lighthouse in 2021,which is now producing some of the industrys most interesting malts.Last year the brand also completed a full redesign,keeping the visuals of Glenm

55、orangie unique from the rest of the Scotch category.8 JOHNNIE WALKERCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:DiageoNot only is Johnnie Walker one of the highest-volume Scotch blends on the market,its now climbing the ranks of the Most Admired Whiskies.One of its major whiskies is its Black Label,a 12-year-ol

56、d blend introduced in 1909 which uses 40 different whiskies from a selection of Diageos extensive portfolio of distilleries to make up the final formula.Master blender Emma Walker has control of more than 10 million whisky casks almost double the population of Scotland from which the brand creates i

57、ts world-famous series of blends.The industry favourite remains Blue Label,one of the most premium and admired whiskies in its core range,and in 2021 the brand opened its standout visitor centre in Edinburghs Princes Street the centrepiece of Diageos 185m investment in Scotch tourism.separate appren

58、ticeships at Scotch distilleries.He returned to Japan in 1920 and was employed by Shinjiro Torii to help build the Yamazaki distillery before setting up his own site in Yoichi,Hokkaido,where in 1940 he launched the fi rst expression of Nikka.Today,Nikka is one of the worlds most respected whiskies.I

59、ts Nikka Whisky From The Barrel can be found in most of The Worlds 50 Best Bars and yet again the brand sits atop both the Bestselling and Top Trending lists in Drinks Internationals annual Brands Report.The blended whisky was fi rst released in 1985 and uses more than 100 batches of malt and grain

60、whiskies during production.Alongside its bestseller,Nikka The Grain Whisky earned a gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2023,demonstrating the strength of the brands growing portfolio.“Nikka Whisky From The Barrel can be found in most of The Worlds 50 Best Bars”8 8012-013 No7-12 DI Adm

61、ired Whiskies 23.indd 12012-013 No7-12 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1219/10/2023 14:4319/10/2023 14:43MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED11 THE MACALLANCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:EdringtonThis Highland single malt is the marker for luxury whisky and has a huge following

62、among Scotch drinkers.In 2018 Edrington unveiled its 140m state-of-the-art distillery in Speyside,which remains one of the biggest tourist attractions in the region.The site has 36 copper pot stills and a single 17-tonne mash tun,thought to be the biggest in the industry.The brand also has an impres

63、sive inventory of old whiskies,which was highlighted by the release of The Reach in 2022 an 81-year-old single malt which was distilled during the Second World War.In the same year as its release,one lot was sold at auction for three times the original retail price,highlighting the collectable value

64、 of the brand.111110 HIBIKICOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Japan OWNER:SuntoryLaunched by Suntory in 1989 to commemorate the companys 90th anniversary,Hibiki has gone on to be become one of Japans most admired blended whiskies.At the genesis of the brand in 1987,master blender Keizo Saji decided to create a whisk

65、y that showcased the sophistication of Suntorys techniques.Chief blender Koichi Inatomi sampled and tasted whiskies from the million casks at Suntory,where the pair discovered the recipe for its Harmony blend,which includes 30 different malt and mellow grain whiskies.Today,Hibiki Harmony is one of t

66、he most recognised Japanese whiskies on the market and regularly appears on the shelves of the best bars all around the world.to create a range of progressive whiskeys.The ever-growing portfolio includes single grain,single malt and single pot still whiskey,as 12 METHOD&MADNESSCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Irel

67、and OWNER:Irish DistillersMethod&Madness has taken this years title as the Worlds Most Admired Irish Whiskey brand and is one of the biggest headturners of the category.Its contemporary packaging has grabbed the attention of consumers around the world,while the liquid has gained the respect of the i

68、ndustry.Its yet another successful branch of Irish Distillers which brings together both the experience of its top-level master blenders and the younger apprentices at the Midleton Distillery,who come together“Today,Hibiki Harmony is one of the most recognised Japanese whiskies on the market”well as

69、 a significant range of limited editions to showcase whats possible with the strong inventory at the brands disposal.012-013 No7-12 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 13012-013 No7-12 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1319/10/2023 14:4319/10/2023 14:43MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 15 WHISKIES20

70、23THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED13 REDBREASTCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Ireland OWNER:Irish DistillersRedbreast is the bestselling single pot still Irish whiskey on the market and one of the most popular drams among the trade.Currently headed up by master blender at Irish Distillers Billy Leighton,also a longstanding

71、member of the International Spirits Challenge whiskies panel,the brand has flourished.The first mention of Redbreast dates back to the early 20th century,when Johnston.Laphroaig,named after its location,the beautiful hollow by a broad bay,remained in family hands for the next 139 years.Famed for its

72、 green bottle,making it recognised across the globe to whisky drinkers,its 10 year old is the flagship whisky,while Laphroaig launched The Wall Collection:Peat Edition in autumn 2023 a 36-year-old single malt with just 200 bottles made available for sale.15 STARWARDCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Australia OWNER:

73、IndependentStarward is the only Australian brand in our list and remains a focal point of the New World whisky movement.David Vitale created the brand in 2007 to produce a modern,affordable,100%Australian whisky that speaks to the place where it was made.The brands purpose-built distillery in Melbou

74、rnes Docklands precinct produces whisky aged in apera and red wine casks from its native Victoria,that are as comfortable mixed in a cocktail as they are sipped neat,while Starwards small batch releases are some of the most progressive whiskies on the market.The brands quick rise to the top is also

75、a success story for Diageo-backed incubation company Distilled Ventures,which made its initial investment in 2015 and remains a shareholder.1515wine merchant W&A Gilbey began referencing it on bottles in Dublin.By 1925 premium whiskey was a luxury beyond the means of most people due to the post-war

76、depression and political turmoil,meaning it gained popularity among wealthy clergymen and Redbreast was tagged with the nickname the priests bottle.Since its acquisition by Pernod Ricards Irish Distillers in the 1980s,the brand has been a driving force behind the renaissance of premium Irish whiskey

77、 and today its 12-year-old expression is not only a figurehead for the brand,but Irish whiskey as a category.14 LAPHROAIGCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:Beam SuntoryWith more than 200 years of history,Laphroaig encapsulates the essence of Islay whisky.The brands whisky making tradition has been pas

78、sed down by distillery managers since 1815 when it was founded by Donald and Alexander 015 No13-15 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 15015 No13-15 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1520/10/2023 09:0520/10/2023 09:0516 DRINKS INTERNATIONALWHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED17 TEELINGCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Ireland OWNER

79、:IndependentBrothers Jack and Stephen Teeling were destined to become distill-ers.The pair are descendants of Walter Teeling,who in the late 18th century established a distill-ery in the Liberties area of Dublin,and sons of John Teeling,founder of the Cooley Distillery.When the duo opened the Teelin

80、g Distillery in 2015,in the same area of Dublin as Walter Teeling had,it was the William Grant in 1892.It remains one of the few brands to operate a working floor maltings,while also keeping a coppersmith and team of coopers on site.Like its traditional methods,the shape and size of The Balvenies st

81、ills have changed little since the distillery first opened.They maintain the Balvenie ball shape,with a bulge or boil ball at the base of the swans neck,a feature replicated in the neck of The Balvenie bottle.Known for its old and rare whiskies,ranging up to 50 years old,the single malt has introduc

82、ed its series of cask finished whiskies,a process developed by David C Stewart,the longest-serving malt master in the Scotch whisky industry and a key member of the International Spirits Challenge judging panel.16 CHICHIBUCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Japan OWNER:Venture WhiskyFounded in 2004 by Ichiro Akuto,Ch

83、ichibu has gained a cult following within the whisky industry for its unusual and rare bottlings,which are more like collectors items than bottles of whisky.In 2008 Chichibu built the first new distillery in Japan since the 1970s and in the subsequent 15 years the reputation of the brand has soared.

84、Akuto takes a different approach to making Japanese whisky,such as malting the brands barley in England and building its own casks,making him one of the most progressive members of the Japanese whisky industry.In 2019 he received the Master Blender of the Year award at the International Spirits Chal

85、lenge and will continue to act the figurehead of the brand long into the future.1616“The Balvenie remains one of the few brands to operate a working floor maltings”Irish capitals first new distillery to open in more than 125 years.Last year the brand launched United We Stand,a charity bot-tling that

86、 saw all proceeds go to Ukrainian humanitarian efforts,while this year saw the launch of a 15-year-old single grain expression.In 2017 Bacardi acquired a minor-ity share in the brand and earlier this year three senior executives of the global spirits giant joined the Teeling board as rumours of a fu

87、ll takeover gather momentum.18 THE BALVENIECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:William Grant&SonsThe Balvenie distillery in the Scottish Highlands was built by 016-017 No16-22 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 16016-017 No16-22 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1619/10/2023 14:5019/10/2023 14:50MOST ADMIRED WHISKI

88、ES 2023WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED20 LAGAVULINCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:DiageoJust behind Caol Ila in the ranking is another Islay-based Diageo brand.The distillery makes use of the peat bog to provide the raw material which imbues the barley with a distinct smoky fl avour,along with the

89、 peaty water that runs down from the Solan Lochs and into the distillery.There have been distilleries at Lagavulin since the 18th century and the fi rst legal operation was founded by farmer John Johnston in 1816,which would later unite with the second distillery,run by Archibald Campbell,under Glas

90、gow trader Peter Mackie in 1887.Now,with more than 200 years of distilling history,Lagavulin is one of Islays most respected brands and some of its older age statement whiskies are highly sought aft er around the world.202019 CAOL ILACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:DiageoBuilt in 1846,Diageo-owned C

91、aol Ila is the largest of the growing number of working distilleries on the island of Islay,with a production capacity of 3 million litres per year.As part of Diageos investment in spirits tourism,a new visitor experience was unveiled at the distillery which earned the brand a Green Tourism Gold Awa

92、rd,the highest sustainability accolade for a visitor attraction.While the brands 12 Year old is considered by much of the industry to be a perfect entry point into peated whisky,Caol Ila also produces some of the rarest and oldest whisky from Islay.21 NCNEAN DISTILLERY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNE

93、R:IndependentNcnean Distillery,since it was founded in 2017 by ex-consultant Annabel Thomas,has become a beacon of modern Scotch.Its distillery which now makes the whiskey was originally known as Old Oscar Pepper Distillery and was built in 1838,making it one of the oldest in Kentucky.Following a se

94、ries of acquisitions,Brown-Forman purchased the property for a second time in 1993 and this year saw change at the distillery as Elizabeth McCall,who had been training for the position for a decade,succeeded Chris Morris to become Woodford Reserves third master distiller in its 26-year history with

95、Morris assuming the role of master distiller emeritus.This year also saw the brand pledge to bring rye production back to Kentucky by announcing a fi ve-year commitment to purchase rye grain from local farmers.“NcNean is operated on 100%renewable energy,certified organic,zero waste and its bottles a

96、re made from 100%recycled glass”unfl inching attitude towards sus-tainability and climate responsibil-ity has made the brand a yardstick by which the whisky world measures its own environmental credentials.The Scottish west coast distillery is verifi ed net zero,operated on 100%renewable energy,cert

97、ifi ed organic,zero waste,100%of its cooling water is recycled and its bottles are made from 100%recycled glass,and in 2022 the company became a certifi ed B Corp.But its not just in sustainability where Ncnean innovates.The brand employs long mash times,slow fermentations with uncommon yeast strain

98、s and collaborated with the late Dr Jim Swan to design the brands house style and approach to maturation.The resulting whiskies speak for themselves.22 WOODFORD RESERVE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:USOWNER:Brown-FormanSince its introduction by Brown-Forman in 1996,Woodford Reserve has become one of the most re

99、vered American whiskey brands,but its history can be traced back a lot further.The 016-017 No16-22 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 17016-017 No16-22 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1719/10/2023 14:5019/10/2023 14:5018DRINKS INTERNATIONALWHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED23BUSHMILLS COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:IrelandO

100、WNER:Proximo SpiritsBushmills can claim to be Irelands oldest distillery,and while that might indicate a whiskey comfortable in tradition,the County Antrim brand has been undergoing a period of growth and change.This year has been a big one for the Proximo Spirits-owned brand as it moved into a new

101、37m distillery and saw sales pass a million nine-litre cases for the f rst time.Since the appointment of master blender Alex Thomas in late 2021,the brand has been busy expanding the top end of its age statement whiskies.This year alone has seen the release of 25 and 30-year-old single malts and 15

102、and 21-year-old single malts in its World Wood series.25ARDNAMURCHAN COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:AdelphiUnderstanding why Ardnamurchan became such an instant hit among Scotch lovers lies in the company that founded it,Adelphi.Originally a distillery opened in the 19th century,the Adelphi name wa

103、s brought back in the 1990s as an independent bottler of some of the rarest and f nest single casks on the market.So when it was announced that the company would be making its own spirit,the whisky world was understandably excited.The distillery,which is claimed to be Scotlands greenest,is situated

104、at the UK mainlands westernmost tip and f rst produced This family enterprise was the start of the single malt distillery,which was named Glenf ddich af er the Gaelic for valley of the deer.From its f rst distilled drop on Christmas day of 1887,it has become one of the biggest single malt Scotch bra

105、nds in the world.This year,Glenf ddich took top honours at the Drinks International Travel Retail Awards with its travel retail exclusive The Perpetual Collection named Supreme Champion Product.The range explores a method of perpetual maturation,similar to a solera system,where its vats are only hal

106、f-emptied for bottling,while the remaining whisky is topped up with younger spirit,creating a continuous f ow between the old and new.24 KYR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:FinlandOWNER:Kyr Distillery CompanyOrigin stories are important for whisky brands.The best ones connect to a unique cultural geography and Ky

107、rs couldnt get much closer to home.In 2012,friends Miika Lipiinen,Mikko Koskinen,Kalle Valkonen,Miko Heinil and Jouni Ritola were chatting in a sauna when the question arose as to why nobody was making rye whisky in Finland,so they set about changing that.Eleven years on,the brand is making its thir

108、d consecutive appearance in The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies,proof they were the right people for the job.The brand launched its Kyr malt rye whisky in August 2022,a double pot stilled rye aged in new American oak barrels for three to f ve years,and the range has since grown to include an oloroso f

109、nish,wood smoked and peat smoked bottlings,alongside a regular rotation of collaborative releases.2424“Ardnamurchan,claimed to be Scotlands greenest,is situated at the UK mainlands westernmost tip”spirit in 2014.The brands f rst bottling,a spirit matured for just one year called 2016 AD,sold out wit

110、hin a day of launch.In September 2020,the brand launched its f rst single malt to an already ardent fanbase and then in 2022 launched AS the f rst release into its core range a half-peated,half-unpeated whisky matured in both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.26GLENFIDDICH COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWN

111、ER:William Grant&SonsGlenf ddich began in 1886 with William Grant,his seven sons,two daughters and a stonemason building the original distillery.018-019 No23-30 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 18018-019 No23-30 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1819/10/2023 17:1819/10/2023 17:18MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023WHISK

112、IES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED27 THE GLENLIVET COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:Chivas BrothersThe Glenlivet distillery was founded by an illegal distiller,George Smith,in 1822.Two years later it became Speysides f rst licensed distillery,a move unpopular with local moonshiners who promised to burn Smi

113、th along with his distillery prompting its founder to always carry a pair of f intlock pistols for protection.By the end of the century,the number of imitators cashing in on the popularity of the Glenlivet brand prompted the distillery to add the def nite article to its name to dif erentiate itself.

114、The Glenlivet has built an international prof le beyond any other single malt.In the latest edition of the Drinks International Millionaires Club,which compiles the worlds million-case spirits brands,the Pernod Ricard-owned brand sold 1.7 million cases in 2022,establishing it as the worlds bestselli

115、ng single malt scotch.272728HAKUSHU COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:JapanOWNER:SuntoryIn 1973,Keizo Saji,son of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii and the companys second master blender,founded the Hakushu distillery,700m above sea level in the foothills of Mount Kaikomagatake.On completion,it was Suntorys second dis

116、tillery and remains one of the highest in the world.The location was chosen to produce whiskies distinctly dif erent from those of Yamazaki in the cool,humid climate of Hakushus vast elevated forests and using the clear water from the Ojira River,both credited with providing the distillery with uniq

117、ue and exceptional conditions for whisky making.This year,the House of Suntory celebrates a century of whisky making.To mark the milestone Hakushu unveiled two limited-edition releases,an 18-year-old peated malt alongside a special bottling of the f agship 12-year-old.29HIGHLAND PARK COUNTRY OF ORIG

118、IN:ScotlandOWNER:EdringtonHighland Park is based in the Orkney archipelago of some 70 islands only 20 of which are inhabited 10 miles from the northernmost reaches of the Scottish mainland.The brand has been distilled on the mainland of Kirkwall since 1798,the same site where its founder,Magnus Euns

119、on,set up his original illicit still at High Park.Today the Edrington-owned brand is one of the 10 oldest working distilleries in Scotland and has grown to produce 2.5 million litres of lightly peated,fresh and aromatic single malt each year.In 2023,the distillery hits its 225th anniversary.To celeb

120、rate,Highland Park unveiled a release of 225 bottles of 54-year-old single malt scotch whisky its oldest bottling to date.30KILCHOMAN COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:ScotlandOWNER:IndependentKilchoman was the f rst distillery built on Islay for more than 120 years when it was erected in the early 2000s by the Wil

121、ls family.This makes the only family-run distillery on the island a modern one by Islays standards,so its rapid rise in the whisky industry is a truly remarkable feat.The whisky is made from 100%Islay barley,which is cultivated on 250 acres surrounding the distillery,and every step of its production

122、 takes place on the remote island.While its a relatively modern distillery,founder Anthony Wills looked to the islands heritage and tradition of farm distilling from the turn of the 19th century to cre-ate a distillery where the entire whisky making process was under-taken on site.“To mark Suntorys

123、century of whisky making,Hakushu unveiled two limited-edition releases”018-019 No23-30 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 19018-019 No23-30 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 1919/10/2023 17:1819/10/2023 17:18MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023DRINKS INTERNATIONAL21WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED33 TALISKERCOUNTRY OF OR

124、IGIN:ScotlandOWNER:DiageoHugh and Kenneth MacAskill built the Talisker Distillery on the island of Skye in 1830 and,while it changed hands several times,by the end of the 19th century it had become one of the bestselling single malts in Scotland.But things werent always simple.The distillery opened

125、to protests from the local parish minister and,in the early years,was fortunate to escape f nancial ruin.Later,in the 1960s,an improperly shut coal-f red still resulted in an inferno that destroyed the stills and still house.But the brand overcame hardships and today ranks among Scotchs most beloved

126、.Under Diageos ownership,Talisker remains one of three working distilleries on the island and it plays a central role in the companys annual World Class bartender competition,which of en sees some of the very best bartenders visit the distillery to create unique drinks.333331JAMESON COUNTRY OF ORIGI

127、N:IrelandOWNER:Irish DistillersFor many the world over,Irish whiskey means Jameson,such is the brand power of this Irish Distillers-owned behemoth.According to the Drinks International Millionaires Club supplement,the brand grew by more than 15%in 2022 to sell over 11 million nine-litre cases worldw

128、ide and has already outlined plans to pass 15 million cases by 2030.Sales soared 56%in Asian markets and while its largest market,the US,slightly dipped,it was still comfortably north of 4 million cases.The core range has grown to include a number of cask f nishes including the IPA and Stout edition

129、s,and a range of f avoured spirit drinks alongside more premium single pot still and 18-year-old bottlings.The world of Irish whiskey has developed beyond recognition in the past two decades,but if theres one thing that remains unchanging it is Jamesons position as its market leader.32MIDLETON COUNT

130、RY OF ORIGIN:IrelandOWNER:Irish DistillersMidleton Distillery,part of Pernod Ricards Irish Distillers,has been in operation since 1975 and takes the position as Irelands largest distillery,producing more than 70 million litres of pure alcohol per year.It is home to some of the worlds most well-known

131、 Irish whiskeys,including Jameson,Powers and Redbreast.artisan lightly.The English distillery is the f rst in the UK to be certif ed organic grain-to-glass and its commitment to soil quality,land regeneration and environmental responsibility take centre stage.In fact,The Oxford Artisan Distillery on

132、ly distils using populations of ancient heritage strains of rye,wheat and barley selected through the guidance of archaeobotanist John Letts,and grown locally to the brands home on the outskirts of Oxford.In 2021,the brand launched its f rst highly anticipated release,Rye Whisky Batch#1,which sold o

133、ut quickly.Following releases of its rye and Grain Stories expressions have been similarly well received.In 2022,the brand received minority investment from Diageo,allowing the company to scale up its production and commitment to restorative grain farming.“Midleton has recently announced plans for a

134、 new distillery,with a 250m investment”The distillery is undergoing an ambitious plan to become carbon neutral by the end of 2026,with Irish Distillers investing 50m as it phases out the use of fossil fuels.Since 2010,Irish Distillers has invested more than 100m to improve operational ef ciency at t

135、he distillery,which has so far resulted in a 30%reduction in energy consumption and 47%reduction in CO2 emissions per litre of alcohol produced over the past 12 years.The company has recently announced plans for a new distillery,with a 250m investment,that will be situated on a site adjacent and con

136、nected to the existing Midleton Distillery.It is expected to be operational in 2025.34THE OXFORD ARTISAN DISTILLERY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:EnglandOWNER:IndependentThe Oxford Artisan Distillery doesnt throw around the word 021 No31-34 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 21021 No31-34 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 2

137、119/10/2023 15:2719/10/2023 15:2722 DRINKS INTERNATIONALWHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED35 WOVEN WHISKY MAKERS COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:IndependentWhen Duncan McRae,Peter Allison,Ed Harvey-Jamieson,Alastair Fiddes and Nick Ravenhall founded Woven Whisky it was with one clear intention to re

138、define the blended whisky category.From the blending studio in Leith on Edinburghs north shore,they set about creating blended whiskies that were less industrial and more experiential,focusing on judging a liquid on its ability to contribute to the blend,not its cost,age or reputation.The resulting

139、blends have been warmly received by whisky lovers old and new with the frequent and diverse additions to the brands Experience range tending to not stay on shelves for long.Wovens one request:drink its whiskies,dont collect them.36 UNCLE NEARESTCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:US OWNER:IndependentUncle Nearest has

140、 quickly gained respect among the trade.Named after emancipated slave Nathan Nearest Green,the first Jack Daniels master distiller and the worlds first-known African American master distiller,Fawn Weavers Uncle Nearest has been making fans of whiskey enthusiasts since its launch in 2016.And Greens i

141、nfluence on the brand extends beyond a name Uncle Nearest master blender Victoria Eady Butler is a fifth-generation descendant of Nearest Green.In 2020,the distillery years while retaining some of its traditional production methods,such as every bottle being hand-dipped in molten wax by a rotating t

142、eam of employees.In terms of style,Makers Mark is best known for its easy-drinking whiskey,which is distilled to some of the lowest proof of any US producer.As well as retaining traditional methods,Makers Mark pushes innovation.The brand was one of the first to launch a barrel selection programme,ca

143、lled Private Select,which invites consumers and accounts to personalise their own barrels for finishing.This concept has allowed the brand to personally work with some of the industrys top bars and restaurants to give them their own expression of Makers Mark which is unique to their venue.37 BUFFALO

144、 TRACECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:US OWNER:Sazerac CompanyBuffalo Trace has returned to the list of The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies after breaking into it last year.Now owned by Sazerac Company,the distillery has changed hands and names a few times over the years,having previously been known as the George T

145、Stagg Distillery and the Old Fashioned Copper Distillery.The brands namesake bourbon,Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight,was introduced in August 1999 and has grown in both reputation and volume to earn the respect of the trade.Each year,whiskey fans anticipate the launch of the Buffalo Trace Antique Co

146、llection,which consist of rare whiskies from the brands wealthy portfolio of brands.3737partnered with Jack Daniels to create the Nearest&Jack Advancement Initiative,pledging$5m to boost diversity within the American whiskey sector.Last year,the brand launched its first rye expressions and unveiled

147、new packaging.At the 2023 International Spirits Challenge its Single Barrel Batch 028 and Master Blend Edition Batch 017 both earned gold medals.38 MAKERS MARKCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:US OWNER:Beam SuntoryThe dripping red wax seal is synonymous with Makers Mark.The Beam Suntory brand has grown significantl

148、y over the“Makers Mark is best known for its easy-drinking whiskey,which is distilled to some of the lowest proof of any US producer”022-023 No35-42 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 22022-023 No35-42 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 2219/10/2023 17:1519/10/2023 17:15MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023WHISKIES2023THEWO

149、RLDSMOST ADMIRED39 MONKEY SHOULDERCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:William Grant&SonsLaunched by William Grant&Sons in 2005,Monkey Shoulder has filled a gap in the category for an easy-going but premium brand which has resonated with both consumers and bartenders.The three main single malt whiskies

150、in Monkey Shoulder are Glenfiddich,Balvenie and Kininvie and the brands presence is felt at every major industry show across the world as it continues to impress both sides of the trade.For context,Monkey Shoulder this year ranked third in both the Bestselling and Top Trending Scotch lists in Drinks

151、 Internationals Annual Brands Report,which polls the worlds best bars for their sales insights.3939was once known as the“whisky capital of the world”.Iain McAlister,master distiller and distillery manager at Glen Scotia,takes pride in the brands role today.“The contribution Campbeltown has made to S

152、cotch is incomparable,”he said.“We are proud to continue to fly the flag for the region around the world.”42 GLENDRONACHCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:Brown-FormanBuilt in 1826,Glendronach was one of the first licensed distilleries in Scotland and by the 1860s it was one of the largest duty-paying

153、 producers in the Highlands.Having changed hands several times over the years,it was bought by current owner Brown-Forman in 2016,a company which has begun reintroducing more oloroso sherry casks for ageing a style for which Glendronach gained a lot of its popularity under previous regimes.Today,the

154、 core range consists of 12,15,18 and 21 year olds,as well as some more special-edition releases which make use of the brands extensive inventory.However,the exclusivity of Glendronach is such that this year was the first time a cask had been put up for auction in the brands history.40 STAUNINGCOUNTR

155、Y OF ORIGIN:Denmark OWNER:IndependentRepresenting Scandinavia and the New World whisky movement is Danish producer Stauning.It was founded in 2005 by a group of nine friends none with a background in spirits.Funds were raised to convert an old slaughterhouse into a distillery and the subsequent succ

156、ess of the brand led to Diageos Distilled Ventures acquiring a minority stake in 2015.In 2018 Stauning opened its state-of-the-art distillery,complete with an automated floor malting,and using local grains and direct-fired small pot stills.Stauning is also committed to sustainable production methods

157、 and environmentally friendly practices.41 GLEN SCOTIACOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:Loch Lomond GroupIts a return to form after a year of hiatus for this Campbeltown single malt,which has been producing whisky since 1832.Glen Scotias almost fully original distillery,which dates back to the 19th c

158、entury,remains one of just three distilleries left in the once thriving whisky region to the west of Glasgow.As well as producing world-class single malts,Glen Scotia has put a lot of energy into tracing back Campbeltowns rich distilling history.Campbeltown“Glendronach was one of the first licensed

159、distilleries in Scotland”022-023 No35-42 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 23022-023 No35-42 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 2319/10/2023 17:1519/10/2023 17:15MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023 DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 25 WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED43 NAKED MALTCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:EdringtonFormerly Nak

160、ed Grouse,this whisky is finished for six months in first-fill oloroso sherry casks,nicknamed naked casks since they have never held whisky.The initial blend uses whiskies from the Edrington portfolio which includes The Macallan,Highland Park and The Glenrothes without the use of any grain whisky.Th

161、e brand has spent the past couple of years interacting heavily with the top tier of the global on-trade,working with members of The Worlds 50 Best Bars to grow its presence in the cocktail scene.45 AMRUTCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:India OWNER:IndependentThe sole representative of India in 2023 is Amrut.When t

162、he brand launched its initial single malt in 2004,it was the first to be produced in what is the worlds most lucrative whisky market.Since then,Amrut has put Indian single malt on the map in no small part due to the perseverance of the companys head of distilling and international sales,Ashok Chokal

163、ingam,who tirelessly campaigned to get the message out.Having broken the international market,the brand is now enjoying domestic success and increased its single malt production from 350,000 litres in 2019 to a million litres last year.46 CRAIGELLACHIECOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:BacardiProducti

164、on of Craigellachie began in 1898 and in the 1960s it underwent a significant expansion,with the number of stills doubling to four.In 1998 the distillery was bought by Bacardi and is now run by John Dewar&Sons,producing a core range of 13,17 and 23-year-old single malts which are regular winners at

165、the International Spirits Challenge each year.One of its most significant launches to date was its 37 Year Old,which was released earlier this year and demonstrates the wealth of its inventory.“Earlier this year Raasay launched its oldest whisky to date,a five year old aged in ex-Four Roses casks an

166、d finished in virgin Colombian oak barrels”44 RAASAYCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:R&B DistillersAlthough traces of illicit distilling on the island of Raasay date back centuries,the Isle of Raasay Distillery in the Inner Hebrides opened in 2017.By 2021,Raasays first single malt Scotch was launche

167、d with a lightly peated style and just two years later the brand has made it into the 50 Most Admired Whiskies in the world.This is no doubt due to the brands six-cask process which marries peated and unpeated whiskies together which have been matured in three different cask types each.Earlier this

168、year Raasay launched its oldest whisky to date,a five year old aged in ex-Four Roses casks and finished in virgin Colombian oak barrels.4343025 No43-46 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 25025 No43-46 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 2520/10/2023 09:3720/10/2023 09:3726 DRINKS INTERNATIONALWHISKIES2023THEWORLDS

169、MOST ADMIRED48 WATERFORDCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Ireland OWNER:Renegade SpiritsThe second brainchild of Mark Reynier in our list is Waterford in Ireland.The distillery only opened in 2015,but with the quest of proving the terroir of barley it has gained a lot of industry attention.The distillery itself is

170、an old Guinness brewery and,as part of Reyniers mission,he commissioned a group of scientists to research his theory on terroir.They produced a paper titled The impact of terroir on the flavour of single malt whisky new make spirit.With this research,the distillery works closely with local farms to

171、create single farm origin single malt whiskies and,on top of that,the brand launched the first Irish whiskey to be certified organic.484847 GLENFARCLASCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:J&G GrantThe Glenfarclas distillery sits in the moors of Banffshire,just a mile from the River Spey.The Highlands di

172、stillery remains family run and ages nearly all of its whisky in sherry butts,making it an authority when it comes to this stylish form of ageing.In 1973 the brand opened one of the first visitor centres in Scotland,demonstrating the forward-thinking mentality of Glenfarclas while simultaneously kee

173、ping traditions firmly at the heart of production.The classic styling,value for quality and traditional values are what make this brand a fan favourite among the trade.49 CHIVAS REGALCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:Chivas BrothersMaking its debut in The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies is the beating h

174、eart of Pernod Ricards Chivas Brothers whisky subsidiary.Chivas Regal is not only one of the biggest brands by volume on the market,but highly respected around the world.At the centre of its portfolio is its 12 Year Old,but the brand has experimented with various cask finishes of its Chivas 13.At th

175、e other end of its portfolio is a 25-year-old,Chivas Icon and Chivas XX,the latter winning a trophy at this years International Spirits Challenge.50 GORDON&MACPHAILCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Scotland OWNER:IndependentSneaking into this years list is Gordon&MacPhail,one of Scotlands most famous independent bo

176、ttlers.The business was founded almost 130 years ago as a grocery store and has become one of the industrys most respected independent and family-owned brands.Every release that comes under the Gordon&MacPhail name is“Every release under the Gordon&MacPhail name is highly anticipated”highly anticipa

177、ted and over the years the brand has produced some of the oldest and rarest whiskies.However,it was announced earlier this year that it will cease operating as an independent bottler of outsider distilleries from 2024 and focus on producing Scotch from the two distilleries it owns Benromach and The

178、Cairn,which it built from scratch and opened in 2022.An exciting new chapter for the brand awaits.026 No47-50 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 26026 No47-50 DI Admired Whiskies 23.indd 2619/10/2023 16:1719/10/2023 16:17WHISKIES2023THEWORLDSMOST ADMIRED MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2023NO.COMPANY,COUNTRYMOVERS1M

179、ICHTERS,USMOST ADMIRED AMERICAN WHISKEY&MOST ADMIRED WHISKEY IN THE WORLD 12YAMAZAKI,JAPANMOST ADMIRED WORLD WHISKY 13ARDBEG,SCOTLANDMOST ADMIRED SCOTCH WHISKY 24BRUICHLADDICH,SCOTLANDNON-MOVER5COMPASS BOX,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY6SPRINGBANK,SCOTLAND 57NIKKA,JAPAN 18JOHNNIE WALKER,SCOTLAND 19GLENMORANGIE,S

180、COTLAND 810HIBIKI,JAPAN 511THE MACALLAN,SCOTLAND 112METHOD&MADNESS,IRELANDMOST ADMIRED IRISH WHISKEY 2613REDBREAST,IRELAND 714LAPHROAIG,SCOTLAND 215STARWARD,AUSTRALIA 516CHICHIBU,JAPAN 517TEELING,IRELAND 1518BALVENIE,SCOTLAND 519CAOL ILA,SCOTLAND 1620LAGAVULIN,SCOTLAND 821NCNEAN,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY22W

181、OODFORD RESERVE,US 1723BUSHMILLS,IRELAND 1324KYR,FINLAND 5NO.COMPANY,COUNTRYMOVERS25ARDNAMURCHAN,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY26GLENFIDDICH,SCOTLAND 127THE GLENLIVET,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY28HAKUSHU,JAPANRE-ENTRY29HIGHLAND PARK,SCOTLAND 530KILCHOMAN,SCOTLANDRE-ENTRY31JAMESON,IRELAND 832MIDLETON,IRELAND 1133TALISKER,S

182、COTLAND 434THE OXFORD ARTISAN DISTILLERY,ENGLANDNEW ENTRY35WOVEN WHISKY MAKERS,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY36UNCLE NEAREST,US 837BUFFALO TRACE,US 338MAKERS MARK,US 1939MONKEY SHOULDER,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY40STAUNING,DENMARKNEW ENTRY41GLEN SCOTIA,SCOTLANDRE-ENTRY42GLENDRONACH,SCOTLAND 2443NAKED MALT,SCOTLANDNEW ENT

183、RY44RAASAY,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY45AMRUT,INDIA 2046CRAIGELLACHIE,SCOTLAND 2547GLENFARCLAS,SCOTLAND 1648WATERFORD,IRELAND 2449CHIVAS REGAL,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRY50GORDON&MACPHAIL,SCOTLANDNEW ENTRYTHE LIST027 The List DI Admired Whiskies 23v2.indd 27027 The List DI Admired Whiskies 23v2.indd 2724/10/2023 17:4424/10/2023 17:44