Icons of Whisky Scotland 2012 - Winners
Icons of Whisky Scotland 2012
The Icons mark a highlight in the whisky calendar and this year is no exception with the quality of companies entering the awards. The Icons are designed to celebrate the people and places behind the greatest whiskies in the world. The product is judged in the World Whiskies Awards held later this year, and the Independent Bottlers' Challenge, the winners.
The highest scoring bottler also receives an Icon. This year's judging process includes regional heats in the U.S., Scotland and the rest of the world.
The winners of the regional icons will now go forward to the final world Icons which will be announced at a ceremony held on Thursday 22nd March, at the Hilton Waldorf in London. Here we present the winners from Scotland.
In what has been an interesting year we hope that you will celebrate the diversity the industry has to offer and join us in congratulating the winners.
WHISKY DISTILLER OF THE YEAR
SPONSORED BY GLENCAIRN CRYSTAL
Diageo
A one million case increase in Johnnie Walker globally, Buchanan's booming, 20m litre increase in malt whisky capacity. Doubling grain capacity. Putting money where its mouth is for brands and for the category. Big can be beautiful.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Kilchoman Distillery Co. Ltd.
ALSO NOMINATED
Bruichladdich, Chivas Brothers,
Glendronach, The Glenmorangie
Company, Gordon & MacPhail,
Inver House Distillers, Morrison
Bowmore, Whyte & Mackay
WHISKY AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Colin Dunn, Diageo
Because of his honest enthusiasm, never feigned.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
George Grant
Glenfarclas Distillery
ALSO NOMINATED
Andy Hogan, Isle of Arran Distillery,
Bill Lumsden, The Glenmorangie
Company, Ian Millar, William Grant &
Sons, Jamie Milne, William Grant &
Sons, Colin Scott, Chivas Brothers,
Sam Simmons, William Grant &
Sons, Willie Tait, Whyte & Mackay
YOUNG WHISKY AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Susan Colville, Wemyss Vintage Malts
One of the growing number of whisky women out educating people. She speaks about the brand, and whisky in general, with clarity and enthusiasm.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Karen Fullerton
The Glenmorangie Company
ALSO NOMINATED
Stephen Marshall
John Dewar & Sons
WHISKY VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Aberlour Distillery
An aromatic oasis in the middle of Speyside that warps you back in time. Filling a bottle with one of the two specially finished whiskies is a boon.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Glen Grant Distillery
ALSO NOMINATED
Ardbeg Distillery, Auchentoshan
Distillery, Benromach Distillery,
Bruichladdich Distillery, Bowmore
Distillery, Forsyths of Rothes,
Glendronach Distillery, Highland
Park Distillery, The Macallan
Distillery, Talisker Distillery
WHISKY BRAND INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
SPONSORED BY CHESAPEAKE
Whyte & Mackay
For the recreation of the Mackinlay's blend taken to the pole by Shackleton.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Glenmorangie Company
ALSO NOMINATED
Bruichladdich, Compass Box,
Duncan Taylor & Co, Gordon &
MacPhail, William Grant & Sons
WHISKY RETAILER OF THE YEAR SINGLE OUTLET
The Whisky Shop, Dufftown
For staff knowledge and enthusiasm for the category. Very approachable and a huge range.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Gordon & MacPhail
ALSO NOMINATED
SE Barron (The Maltman),
The Green Welly Stop, Loch
Fyne Whiskies
WHISKY RETAILER OF THE YEAR MULTIPLE OUTLET
Luvians Bottle Shop
For the enthusiasm of its staff and owners for everything they sell. Each outlet is eager for their customers to try, to buy, to share the love. This level of contagious enthusiasm leads to great customer loyalty.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Royal Mile Whiskies
ALSO NOMINATED
The Whisky Shop
WHISKY RETAILER OF THE YEAR ONLINE OUTLET
www.lfw.co.uk - (Loch Fyne Whiskies)
Continuing its grip on this category with a consistently excellent online store. Great service.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
www.singlemaltsdirect.com - (Whiskies of Scotland)
ALSO NOMINATED
www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk - The Green Welly Stop
www.whisky-cigars.co.uk - Robert Graham
www.thewhiskybarrel.com - The Whisky Barrel
www.enjoywhisky.com - The Whisky Connoisseur
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