HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- DEWAR'S® Scotch Whisky, the
world's most awarded blended Scotch whisky is continuing to
gain recognition for its consistent innovation in whisky
production, a tradition carried forward by Master Blender Stephanie
Macleod.
At the 2022 Whisky Magazine's Icons of Whisky and World
Whiskies Awards, which took place in Scotland, Dewar's was aptly named Brand
Innovator of the year. This annual ceremony takes place to
celebrate the best and brightest people and places in the sector –
not just the distilleries and the teams that work in them, but also
the individuals and businesses that support and promote the
category. DEWAR'S has long been a pioneer among whisky brands
since its founding in 1846, fostering a unique production process
and bringing people together across cultures. In addition to the
brand's heritage portfolio, in more recent years, the company has
released a new range of eight-year-old cask finished whiskies
inclusive of DEWAR'S Ilegal Smooth, DEWAR'S Caribbean Smooth,
DEWAR'S Portuguese Smooth, and DEWAR'S Japanese Smooth with more to
come.
This honor comes shortly after the successful showing at the
2021 International Whisky Competition (IWC), where DEWAR'S
Double Double 32-Year-Old and DEWAR'S Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod both won 'Best Blended
Scotch Whisky' and 'Master Blender of The Year' respectively for
the third year running. Macleod made history in 2019 as the
first woman to win the IWC award. DEWAR'S Double Double
32-Year-Old, known for its rich treacle notes with a silky-smooth
finish, received an outstanding score of 95 from the expert panel,
including whisky author Sébastien Gavillet and world-renowned
mixologist Francesco Lafranconi. DEWAR'S Double Double 32-Year-Old,
which is processed using a unique "four-stage aging process" and is
finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks, is part of the innovative
DEWAR'S Double Double range conceived by Macleod. This range
launched two years ago as an ultra-premium blended scotch
series.
"At DEWAR'S we aim to push the boundaries of what
is expected from the whisky category and have a long-standing
commitment to innovation, so we are delighted with our success in
these competitions. These accolades further establish the
brand's commitment to premium scotch and reinforce its reputation
as the most awarded blended scotch whisky in the world,"
says Brian Cox, Vice
President, DEWAR'S Scotch Whisky, North America.
Commenting on the wins, Stephanie
Macleod, Master Blender for DEWAR'S added:
"It is an honor to be named Master Blender of the Year in the
International Whisky Competition. I accept this award on
behalf of the whole team at DEWAR'S, who have shown relentless
hard work and dedication, despite the challenges this past year has
held. It is incredibly rewarding to see these efforts appreciated,
particularly for our innovative production methods across the
portfolio."
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY ©2021 DEWAR'S BLENDED
SCOTCH WHISKY 40% ALC. BY VOL
IMPORTED BY JOHN
DEWAR'S & SONS COMPANY, CORAL GABLES, FL
About DEWAR'S
Founded in 1846 by John Dewar, DEWAR'S has grown from a small wine
and spirits merchant shop in Scotland, to one of the largest Scotch whisky
brands in the world. Best known for its iconic DEWAR'S WHITE LABEL,
it has expanded its family to create a portfolio of premium and
super premium whiskies including DEWAR'S 12-Year-Old, DEWAR'S
15-Year-Old, DEWAR'S 18-Year-Old, DEWAR'S Double Double Series,
DEWAR'S Caribbean Smooth and the exclusive DEWAR'S 25. These
whiskies are crafted using the DEWAR'S oak marrying ageing process,
which involves returning the hand-crafted blend to vintage oak
casks for further maturation. The result is a smoother taste with a
long, lingering finish; a taste that wins medals and applause,
making DEWAR'S the world's most awarded blended Scotch. The DEWAR'S
brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in
Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited
refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi
International Limited.
About Bacardi Limited
Bacardi Limited, the largest
privately held spirits company in the world, produces and markets
internationally recognized spirits and wines. The Bacardi brand
portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including
BACARDÍ® rum, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila, DEWAR'S® Blended
Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®
gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue
agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including
WILLIAM LAWSON'S® Scotch whisky,
ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur, and ERISTOFF® vodka.
Founded more than 158 years ago, in Santiago de Cuba on February 4, 1862, family-owned Bacardi currently
employs nearly 7,000, operates more than 20 production facilities,
including bottling, distilling and manufacturing sites in 11
countries, and sells its brands in more than 170 countries. Bacardi
Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi
International Limited. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow
@BacardiLimited.
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