The best Scotch whiskies according to world's biggest food and drink awards
If you’re looking to try a new whisky then one of these may catch your eye as they’ve all been given accolades at the world’s biggest food and drink awards.
In late July, the 2024 Great Taste Awards took place with 296 awards being given to Scottish products including some whiskies. There were 207 one star, 78 two stars and 11 three stars.
Almost 3,500 companies from 115 countries around the world entered the 2024 Great Taste awards, which is run by the Guild of Fine Food.
What are the Great Taste Awards?
Recognised as a stamp of excellence and actively sought out by food lovers and retailers alike, Great Taste, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, values taste above all else.
All products in the line-up for judging are blind-tasted: every product is removed from its packaging so it cannot be identified, before entering a robust, layered judging process.
Of this year’s awards, John Farrand, managing director of the Guild of Fine Food said: “It’s hugely important to us at the Guild to inject some positivity into the speciality food and drink industry.
"Given the economic headwinds that both independent retailers and small and medium producers are facing, the announcement of the 2024 crop of Great Taste stars is now an annual fillip for us all. And it’s not just excellence from the UK, but from across the world, as we celebrate the best from 115 countries.
"We’re doing our bit for cultural relations across the planet when there is so much legislation trying to prevent it. It’s a real privilege to support and underpin independent makers through the process of Great Taste.”
Picture: OurWhisky Foundation/Jo Hanley
The best Scotch whiskies according to the 2024 Great Taste Awards
Aldi Glen Marnoch Islay Single Malt Whisky - 3 stars
Elixir Distillers Elements of Islay Sherry Cask - 3 stars
Known for cake making, experimental jam recipes, Champagne, whisky and gin drinking (and the inability to cook Gnocchi), Rosalind is the Food and Drink Editor and whisky writer for The Scotsman, as well as hosting Scran, The Scotsman's food and drink podcast.
