Five single malt Scotch whiskies have won gold awards at this year's Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC), with the honours going to two expressions each from Old Pulteney and anCnoc, plus one from Speyburn.
The gold award recipients are:
- Old Pulteney Harbour and Old Pulteney 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky — expressions from the distillery widely known as "The Maritime Malt"
- anCnoc Peated and anCnoc 12 Years Old — Highland malts produced using a traditional recipe unchanged for over 100 years
- Speyburn 10 Years Old — a Speyside single malt popular for its quality and approachable price point
About the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
The Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) is one of Asia's largest whisky and spirits competitions, with entries judged using the refined palate that Japanese culture has cultivated. Chaired by whisky critic Mamoru Tsuchiya, the competition aims to spotlight high-quality whiskies and spirits from both Japan and around the world, and to foster appreciation of whisky and spirits culture among Japanese consumers.
For more information, visit: https://tokyowhiskyspiritscompetition.jp/
