Best Eastern Scottish Beverage Producers
John Dewar & Sons, established in 1846 in Perth, Scotland, by John Dewar, is a prominent name in the Scotch whisky industry. The company expanded rapidly under the leadership of John’s sons, Alexander and Tommy, who successfully promoted the brand worldwide.
In 1998, Dewar & Sons became part of Bacardi and continues to thrive with operations across Scotland. The company owns five distilleries: Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, Macduff, and Royal Brackla, contributing to its rich heritage in whisky production.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
Glengoyne Distillery is a renowned whisky distillery located in the Scottish Highlands, just north of Glasgow, known for its commitment to crafting exceptional single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery, which has been in operation since 1833, produces whiskies that are celebrated for their smoothness, depth, and complexity.
What sets Glengoyne apart is its traditional approach to whisky-making, particularly its focus on slow maturation. The distillery uses copper pot stills to distill its whisky and matures it in oak casks that are carefully chosen to impart unique flavors.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2019
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
Eden Mill is a Scottish distillery and brewery located in St Andrews, Fife, known for producing premium gins, whiskies, and beers. Established in 2012, it was the first to make spirits in the region in over 150 years. The distillery emphasizes sustainability, utilizing renewable energy sources and collaborating with local companies to repurpose by-products.
Eden Mill's products, such as their coastal gins and distinctive single malt whisky, draw inspiration from the local landscape, incorporating botanicals sourced from around the distillery. In June 2023, they began constructing a new distillery and visitor center on the banks of the River Eden, aiming to become operational later in 2024.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
BEST Eden Mill Spirits
Deanston Distillery, nestled on the banks of the River Teith in the Scottish Highlands, is known for producing handcrafted single malt Scotch whisky. Established in a former cotton mill in 1965, Deanston focuses on traditional production methods, including using only Scottish ingredients and natural maturation processes.
Their whiskies are crafted without added coloring or chill filtration, enhancing the authentic flavors.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2021
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
Glencadam Distillery, established in 1825, is known for its award-winning Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which has been produced using traditional, handcrafted methods for nearly 200 years. The distillery's whisky offerings include a variety of expressions, all matured in carefully selected casks to ensure quality and depth of flavor.
Glencadam whiskies are celebrated for their rich, complex character, often influenced by maturation in a range of cask types, including ex-bourbon and sherry butts.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2024, 2023, 2022
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
Holyrood Distillery is a craft distillery located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. Established in 2019, it is known for producing small-batch, high-quality spirits, including whisky and gin. The distillery emphasizes traditional methods combined with innovative techniques, allowing for unique flavor profiles in their products.
Holyrood's whiskies are often aged in a variety of casks, contributing to rich, complex flavors. In addition to whisky, the distillery also creates a range of gins that feature botanicals sourced from Scotland. The distillery offers tours and tastings, allowing visitors to learn about the distillation process and sample their products.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023, 2022
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024, 2023, 2022
Smokehead is a bold and distinctive brand of Scotch whisky known for its peaty, smoky flavors that appeal to whisky lovers seeking something intense and unconventional. Launched in 2006, Smokehead is produced by the Ian Macleod Distillers, a well-respected independent family-owned company based in Scotland.
The whisky is created from malted barley that is distilled in one of Scotland’s renowned distilleries, though the exact distillery remains undisclosed, which adds an element of mystery to the brand. The core feature of Smokehead is its strong, peaty character, with a powerful smokiness that dominates its flavor profile.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2023
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold
2022
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master
2023
BEST Matugga Distillers Spirits
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2023
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2021
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2021
The Six Isles is a blended Scotch whisky brand produced by Ian Macleod Distillers, an independent and family-owned Scottish company known for its range of premium whiskies. Ian Macleod Distillers has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality spirits, and The Six Isles is one of their notable offerings, showcasing the rich diversity of Scotland's island whiskies.
As the name suggests, The Six Isles is a blend of single malts from six different whisky-producing islands of Scotland: Islay, Skye, Orkney, Jura, Mull, and Arran. Each island brings its own distinct characteristics to the blend, with Islay providing its signature peaty and smoky notes, while islands like Skye and Arran contribute sweeter and fruitier flavors.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
BEST Ian Macleod Distillers - The Six Isles Spirits
Best Eastern Scottish Beverages
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
Deanston 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a signature Highland expression, known for its smooth and honeyed profile. Aged in ex-bourbon casks, it presents flavors of creamy vanilla, fresh honey, and a hint of citrus, balanced by soft malt and subtle oak undertones.
This whisky is unchill-filtered and bottled at 46.3% ABV, preserving its rich, natural character. The Deanston 12-Year-Old is a versatile and approachable whisky, appealing to both newcomers and connoisseurs, with a warming, smooth finish that reflects Deanston’s commitment to quality and traditional craftsmanship.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2021
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
Matured in hand-selected sherry oak casks of exceptional character, this annual Glengoyne release of only 5200 bottles is the taste of 30 years, held in a single dram. Our finest sherry casks are left almost entirely to their own devices for 30 years.
Almost, but not quite. Twice, perhaps three times in three decades, our malt master will taste this ongoing alchemy of cask and spirit. His aim: to hand-select only the best sherry oak casks. Each decade has added deep colour, intense flavour and limitless complexity to the precious contents.
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
The Guard Bridge is a blended malt Scotch whisky from Eden Mill, combining aged single malts, including their own St Andrews single malt. This blend marries the sweet, grassy, and floral notes of Lowland whiskies with the robust, spicy, and fruity flavors of Highland malts.
The whisky is finished in ex-Eden Mill single malt casks, enhancing its distinctive character.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
The Glencadam 15 Years Old 2008 Madeira Cask Finish is a single malt whisky that has been aged in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Madeira casks from Portugal. It features inviting aromas of butterscotch, ginger biscuits, and caramelized pecans, along with rich flavors of peach cobbler, créme caramel, and toasted walnuts.
The finish leaves impressions of brandy butter, honey cake, and dark chocolate. It is 46% ABV, unchillfiltered, and has natural color.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Master
2024
Eden Mill Golf Gin is a premium Scottish gin crafted by Eden Mill Distillery in St Andrews, renowned as the "Home of Golf." This gin is inspired by the local grasslands and coastal golf courses of Scotland, incorporating botanicals such as seaweed, heather, and pine.
The result is a botanically rich spirit with a slightly saline base, offering a unique flavor profile that reflects the essence of Scotland's golfing heritage.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
Dewar's 36 Year Old Double Double Blended Scotch Whisky is a highly prestigious and limited-release whisky, produced using Dewar's signature four-stage aging process, known for creating smooth, complex flavors. Aged for 36 years, this exquisite blend undergoes its final maturation in Oloroso sherry casks, adding a rich sweetness and layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a hint of spice.
Its long aging period imparts a beautifully balanced and luxurious flavor profile, making it a standout choice for whisky connoisseurs.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2022
Elizabeth Yard South Pacific 2004 is a rare and exceptional rum that showcases the craftsmanship of the South Pacific region, produced by the renowned Elizabeth Yard distillery. This rum was distilled in 2004 and has been aged for several years, allowing it to develop a rich and complex flavor profile.
The rum is known for its tropical character, with prominent notes of ripe fruits such as pineapple, banana, and coconut, often accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla and oak from the aging process.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2022
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master
2022
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