Whisky Magazine announces winners

in a rare instance of live blogging, I present the winners of the 2008 Whisky Magazine World awards (pecking away on my iPod touch).

All of these have been deemed "best in the world".

Whisky Liqueur
Wild Turkey American Honey

Grain Whisky
Compass Box Hedonism

New Release
Glenrothes 25 years old

Blended Malt Whisky
Blue Hanger 30 years old

Blended Whisky
Suntory Hibiki 30

American Whisky
George T Stagg

Single Malt Whisky
Yoichi 20 years old

Comments

[Derek]

The Japanese distilleries have done an amazing job again this year. I tried one of the Suntory's a few years ago and really liked it. Thanks for the update!

[Bill H.]

I've tried the Yoichi Nikka 62% ABV previously in an international tasting. It was the star of the show. Talisker 18 is hard to beat. Sincere congratulations to Nikka and Suntory!