2023 International Whisky Competition Winners
The 2023 International Whisky Competition was held in Bardstown, KY. The competition selected the top 15 best whiskies in the world. Here are the data of the winner and the top four runners-up. The Gordon and McPhail Distillery had two victories, first and third place respectively.
On the other hand, the Taiwanese distillery Lavalan landed both second and fourth place. A competition dominated by Scotland and Taiwan.
#1 and Winner of the completion – Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice 1989 Mortlach 31-Year-Old
Distillery location: Speyside, Scotland.
Points awarded: 97.1.
#2 Second Place – Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Distillery location: Taiwan.
Points awarded: 96.95
#3 Third Place – Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Caol Ila 1997 23-Year-Old
Distillery location: Islay, Scotland.
Points awarded: 95.9.
#4 Fourth Place – Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
Distillery location: Taiwan.
Points awarded: 95.5.
#5 Fifth Place – George T. Stagg
Distillery location: Kentucky, USA.
Points awarded: 95.3.