SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY AWARDS -FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The Glenlivet triumphed in the first
round of judging of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards 2012, featuring
in each of the three categories of the prestigious awards.
The judging panel for the first round of
the awards, including industry representatives, whisky writers and
specialist retailers, gathered at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh
on Thursday, 26th January for a blind tasting of 56 of Speyside’s finest
malts hosted by Richard Lochhead MSP.
The judges selected two finalists in
each of three categories resulting in a good representation of sherry
influenced whiskies, a new release from Tomintoul Distillery and another
fine representation from Chivas Brothers.
The shortlisted finalists are:
12 Years and Under:
- Tomintoul 12 Years Old (Oloroso Finish)
- The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
- Tomintoul 12 Years Old (Oloroso Finish)
- The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
13 to 20 Years Old:
- Aberlour 18 Years Old
- The Glenlivet 15 Years Old (French Oak)
- Aberlour 18 Years Old
- The Glenlivet 15 Years Old (French Oak)
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