FINLAGGAN EILEAN MOR and SMOKESTACK
SILVER WINNERS AT THE INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019

The Vintage Malt Whisky are delighted to announce that Finlaggan Eilean Mor Islay Single Malt Whisky and SmokeStack Blended Malt Scotch Whisky have both been awarded a SILVER MEDAL at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2019. Both Finlaggan Eilean Mor and SmokeStack passed scrupulous blind tasting by a world renowned expert panel of specialist judges. They beat strong competition to win the prestigious accolade of SILVER. The quality of our brands’ craftsmanship and liquid is reflected in this great result.

Finlaggan Eilean Mor with a sweet peat smoke nose, full bodied spicy palate and a smoky, long drying finish is a worthy Silver winner and a superb member of our Finlaggan range of Islay malts.

SmokeStack is a peaty blend from quality Islay and Highland casks. A peat lover’s dream with vanilla and ginger on the nose, lemon and honey palate and long smoky finish. SmokeStack has now won several awards which is testament to the quality and consistency of the liquid and the skill of our Blender.

VMW Chairman Brian Crook said “I am immensely proud that our latest release, Smokestack, has been recognised two years in a row for its great balance and smoky taste with a silver medal. Well done to the Vintage Malt Whisky team”.

Awards Organiser Justin Smith said: “The ISC grows every year, with producers entering a diverse mix of spirits from across the globe, looking to benchmark their spirit at the very highest level”.

“Winning awards is a great feeling, but winning in the prestigious ISC always has a special feel. Here at VMW we strive to create high quality drams at accessible prices and our brands continue to grow in popularity with whisky lovers around the world. We are absolutely thrilled to have won Silver for both Finlaggan Eilean Mor and SmokeStack” said MD Andrew Crook.

For the Tasting Awards, a highly controlled operation is held over fifteen days of intense blind tastings by panels of more than 50 respected and experienced industry professionals. Samples are delivered to the judging area in flights of numbered tasting glasses to ensure the accuracy of the blind tasting. Each judge assesses products according to their age, region and variety which is then determined by the entrant and verified by the chairman. Such a precise judging process has provided the basis of the strong reputation the ISC has established for rewarding quality and celebrating excellence.

Full results have been released and published on the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) website, www.internationalspiritschallenge.com with the full list of medal winners to be published in the ISC annual results magazine in August.
For further information on any of our brands or images please contact kim@vintagemaltwhisky.com or visit our website www.vintagemaltwhisky.com

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About the Awards Winning an ISC award is indeed an impressive achievement for any spirit that passes the scrupulous blind assessment from our expert panel of specialist judges. The International Spirits Challenge is the most authoritative, respected and influential spirits competition in the world. The ISC recognises key areas of the industry: Tasting and Design & Packaging. For further information about the awards, please contact the International Spirits Challenge team at isc@drinksint.com