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'''International Whisky Competition''' takes place annually in [[Chicago, USA]] and it brings [[whiskies]] from around the world to be judged for quality. These are [[blind tasted]] and rated by a professional tasting panel using the most comprehensive tasting method available with 15 different criteria. These criteria are required to produce the tasting notes as well as aroma and flavor profiles for the International Whisky Guide.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wthr.com/story/31373145/new-international-whisky-guide-2016-will-change-the-way-you-see-whiskey|title= New International Whisky Guide 2016 Will Change The Way You See Whiskey}} WTHR Indiana News Leader. Retrieved March 3 2016</ref> This event focuses solely on whisky. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The International Whisky Competition <ref> http://www.trademarkia.com/international-whisky-competition-85297282.html</ref> was founded in 2009 by Sylvain Allard and Michael Petrucci to gather whiskies from around the world and have them blind tasted and rated by a panel of professional judges. The competition is held annually in Chicago IL USA. |
The International Whisky Competition <ref> http://www.trademarkia.com/international-whisky-competition-85297282.html</ref> was founded in 2009 by Sylvain Allard and Michael Petrucci to gather whiskies from around the world and have them blind tasted and rated by a panel of professional judges. The competition is held annually in Chicago IL USA. In 2016 the competition launched their first International Whisky Guide with the competition entries. |
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==Event== |
==Event== |
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There are 60 categories, with gold, silver, and bronze awards for each. |
There are 60 categories, with gold, silver, and bronze awards for each. Whiskies are sampled individually to avoid palate contamination and judges are given 5 minutes to blind taste, judge, and score each liquor based on the following four criteria:<br> |
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'''Sight''' Colors (0 points), Visual appeal (5 points) <br> |
'''Sight''' Colors (0 points), Visual appeal (5 points) <br> |
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'''Nose''' Intensity and complexity (15 points), Distinctiveness of aromas (10 points), Balance of aromas (10 points) <br> |
'''Nose''' Intensity and complexity (15 points), Distinctiveness of aromas (10 points), Balance of aromas (10 points) <br> |
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'''Finish''' Length and finish (10 points), Quality of finish (10 points) <ref>{{cite web|url= http://uk.businessinsider.com/international-whisky-competition-2015-winners-2015-5?r=US&IR=T|title= These 30 whiskeys just took gold at an international spirits competition}} Portia Crowe, Business Insider UK. Retrieved May 7 2015</ref> |
'''Finish''' Length and finish (10 points), Quality of finish (10 points) <ref>{{cite web|url= http://uk.businessinsider.com/international-whisky-competition-2015-winners-2015-5?r=US&IR=T|title= These 30 whiskeys just took gold at an international spirits competition}} Portia Crowe, Business Insider UK. Retrieved May 7 2015</ref> |
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=== Awards === |
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The present panel consists of ten well known experts in the field. <ref> http://www.whiskycompetition.com/tastingpanel/</ref> |
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==Awards== |
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The Awards fall into 60 categories and are as follows: |
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* Whisky of the Year / |
* Whisky of the Year / |
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* Master Distiller/Blender of the Year |
* Master Distiller/Blender of the Year |
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* 8 By Country/Continent Awards: |
* 8 By Country/Continent Awards: |
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* 19 United States Awards: |
* 19 United States Awards: |
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==Judges== |
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The present panel consists of ten well known experts in the field. <ref> http://www.whiskycompetition.com/tastingpanel/</ref>In 2014 Michael Petrucci stepped down as a judge and in 2015 Sebastien Gavillet joined. The judging panel remains the same each year to ensure consistency. From 2016 entry samples of 200ml will be archived. |
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==Results list 2010-2015== |
==Results list 2010-2015== |
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Revision as of 11:18, 20 March 2016
International Whisky Competition takes place annually in Chicago, USA and it brings whiskies from around the world to be judged for quality. These are blind tasted and rated by a professional tasting panel using the most comprehensive tasting method available with 15 different criteria. These criteria are required to produce the tasting notes as well as aroma and flavor profiles for the International Whisky Guide.[1] This event focuses solely on whisky.
History
The International Whisky Competition [2] was founded in 2009 by Sylvain Allard and Michael Petrucci to gather whiskies from around the world and have them blind tasted and rated by a panel of professional judges. The competition is held annually in Chicago IL USA. In 2016 the competition launched their first International Whisky Guide with the competition entries.
Event
There are 60 categories, with gold, silver, and bronze awards for each. Whiskies are sampled individually to avoid palate contamination and judges are given 5 minutes to blind taste, judge, and score each liquor based on the following four criteria:
Sight Colors (0 points), Visual appeal (5 points)
Nose Intensity and complexity (15 points), Distinctiveness of aromas (10 points), Balance of aromas (10 points)
Taste-Mouth Feel Palate and balance (10 points), Alcohol, body and complexity (10 points), Distinctiveness of flavors (10 points), Balance between flavors (10 points)
Finish Length and finish (10 points), Quality of finish (10 points) [3]
Awards
- Whisky of the Year /
- Master Distiller/Blender of the Year
- Distillery of the Year
- Best Blended Whisky (All Categories)
- Best New Release
- Best Single Malt Whisky
- Best Rye Whiskey
- Best World Whisk(e)y
- Best Peated Whisky
- Best Grain Whisk(e)y
- Best Value Whisk(e)y (Whiskies under $30)
- Brand Ambassador of the Year
- Blogger of the Year
- Best Flavored Whiskey
- 15 Scotch Whisky Awards
- 4 Irish Whiskey Awards:
- 8 By Country/Continent Awards:
- 19 United States Awards:
Judges
The present panel consists of ten well known experts in the field. [4]In 2014 Michael Petrucci stepped down as a judge and in 2015 Sebastien Gavillet joined. The judging panel remains the same each year to ensure consistency. From 2016 entry samples of 200ml will be archived.
Results list 2010-2015
Complete list needed on a website - not here because it is too long
2010 Results [5]
2013 Winner [6] [7] 2015 Results [8]
External links
International Whisky Competition
References
- ^ "New International Whisky Guide 2016 Will Change The Way You See Whiskey". WTHR Indiana News Leader. Retrieved March 3 2016
- ^ http://www.trademarkia.com/international-whisky-competition-85297282.html
- ^ "These 30 whiskeys just took gold at an international spirits competition". Portia Crowe, Business Insider UK. Retrieved May 7 2015
- ^ http://www.whiskycompetition.com/tastingpanel/
- ^ "The 2010 International Whisky Competition Announces the Official Results for the Best Whiskies of the Year - May 25, 2010". Planet Whiskys. Retrieved May 25 2010
- ^ "Kilchoman 'unprecedented' at International Whisky Competition". The Shout. Retrieved May 6 2013
- ^ "Scottish Whisky makes a mark at the International Whisky Competition". Hospitality Magazine. Retrieved May 7 2015
- ^ "2015 International Whisky Competition Official Results – Whisky Award News". WhiskyIntellegence.com