From more than 1,000 of the world’s top whisky brands, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve was recently crowned the World’s Best Blended at World Whiskies Award 2018, organized by Whisky Magazine, at The Waldorf Hilton Hotel London.
Praised as one of the most prestigious honors in the whisky world, World Whiskies Awards is an annual event held by Whisky Magazine to recognize the best whiskies from every corner of the world through a meticulous selection process overseen by globally-renowned whisky experts. Every year, each edition of the award grows more and more competitive, as top-shelf whiskies from the world’s leading whisky-producing countries such as Scotland, Japan and others compete head-to-head to be the best in each category.
The World Whiskies Award 2018 was divided into 10 categories for grain whiskies, corn whiskies, rye whisky, rice whiskies as well as blended whiskies and single malts. Winners came from top whisky producing locations around the globe, from Australia, the US to Scotland and Japan. The main award, World's Best Blended 2018, was given to Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, for its robust and unique character made of a selection of fine malt whiskies, with the fragrance of honey, grass, caramel, delicate bouquet and spices. The palate delights with honey, vanilla and vibrant spice, making it one of the most recognized blended whiskies in the world.
