Whyte & Mackay’s Dalmore and Isle of Jura Single Malt Scotches have been awarded numerous Platinum and Gold Medals in the Beverage Tasting Institute’s 2011 competition.
“These honors reinforce the quality of these two single malts,” says Jorge Gutierrez, Whyte & Mackay’s Vice President of the Americas. “They are an incredible achievement for both brands and speak to the quality. The Dalmore and Isle of Jura consistently deliver in every pour. All of our offerings are handcrafted and showcase the sense of place and origin where the liquid was born, distilled and matured,” he added.
The latest awards in the competition for both brands are:
• The Dalmore “Aurora” 45 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 90 Proof-96 points, Platinum Medal
• The Dalmore 1974 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 84 Proof-99 points, Platinum Medal
• The Dalmore 40 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof, 97 points, Platinum Medal
• The Dalmore 1981 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 84 Proof, 98 points, Platinum Medal
• The Dalmore 1978 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 94 proof, 97 points, Platinum Medal
• The Dalmore “Cigar Malt” Reserve Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 88 proof, 91 points, Gold Medal
• The Dalmore “Castle Leod” Vintage 1995 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 92 proof, 94 points, Gold Medal
• The Dalmore “Astrum” 40 year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 84 proof, 95 points, Gold Medal
• Isle of Jura 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 88 proof, 95 points, Gold Medal
“Over the last few years, the expert panelists at The Beverage Testing Institute have been highly impressed by the superb quality and range of flavors The Dalmore and Jura brands have displayed in our annual Scotch whisky reviews. And not only the exceptionally high marks, but also the respective flagship 12 and 10-year-old whiskies that really stand out from the crowd in terms of complexity, balance, and drinkability. Clearly, The Dalmore and Jura are at the top of their game, and based on their consistently high scoring performances, are both strong contenders for our Distillery of the Year awards this year,” says Gerald O’Kennard, BTI Director.
