Glenmorangie Celebrates Title of 'The Best of the Best'

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glenmorangie whiskies have now won a staggering total of eighteen 'Gold Best in Class' medals over the past five years at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), making it the best awarded single malt Scotch whisky.

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With challenging competition, this consistent display of top class awards reflects the uncompromising commitment to the art of whisky creation at Glenmorangie. It also cements the Company's reputation for creating an 'Unnecessarily Well Made' portfolio of single malt Scotch whiskies - from using the tallest stills in Scotland and the finest oak casks to pioneering the now widely used art of extra maturation to provide additional rich and intriguing flavors to the house style of Glenmorangie.

This year, after blind tasting and professional analysis, the independent judges awarded five of their ultimate prizes - the highly regarded 'Gold Best in Class' - to Glenmorangie Original, Nectar D'Or (12 Years Old, 2 Years in Sauternes casks), Extremely Rare 18 Years Old, Quarter Century (25 Years Old) and Signet.  

Brian Cox, Vice President of Glenmorangie US, said: “We are extremely honored to win these distinguished awards from such a prestigious and respected awards body. 10 Years Old, 12 Years Old, 18 Years Old, 25 Years Old and above, we are best in class whatever the age. So beyond just questions of age - which do matter- what really counts is the quality of the distillery and of the people who go the extra length to create the excellence of our Glenmorangie Whisky. They continually strive to create the best single malt Scotch whiskies that deliver the rounder, smoother taste that sets Glenmorangie apart.”

Doctor Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation at The Glenmorangie Company, said: "Winning these awards is an honor, a fantastic acknowledgement of all the work that goes into crafting each Glenmorangie expression. I am thrilled that such a respected awards body as the IWSC have recognized this and have consistently bestowed us their highest awards."

Notes to Editors

For further information or to schedule an interview with Master Distiller, Dr. Bill Lumsden, please e-mail Brian Cox, Vice President of Glenmorangie in the USA, at [email protected].

About Glenmorangie

Scotland’s favorite single malt, Glenmorangie is one of the most famous in the world. It originates from the far north of Scotland in the Highlands where, at the Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills, expertly matured in the finest oak casks, and perfected by the Men of Tain. The Distillery was founded in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in its field uniting tradition with innovation. At the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Glenmorangie was awarded the prestigious title of 'Distillery of the Year'.

About The Glenmorangie Company

The Company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moet Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company produces two main single malt brands – Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt Whisky.  

About The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC):

The International Wine and Spirit Competition was founded in 1969 and is the premier competition of its kind in the world. Its aim is to promote the quality and excellence of the world's best wines, spirits and liqueurs. The IWSC Awards mark out of a possible 100, with Gold medals going to whiskies within the top ten percentile. Gold Best in Class is bestowed upon the top whisky within the top ten percentile. Silver medals are given to spirits ranging within 80 – 89.9 and bronze medals are appointed to products between 75 – 79.9 marks.

IWSC 2011 Gold Best in Class Wins

Glenmorangie Original – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Years Old – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie Signet – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie Quarter Century – Gold Best in Class

Responsible Drinking

The Glenmorangie Company advocates responsible drinking and suggests that drinkers savor Glenmorangie whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.

SOURCE Moet Hennessy USA