The 2026 Scottish Whisky Awards Finalists Have Been Revealed – Scotch Whisky News
The 2026 Scottish Whisky Awards Finalists Have Been Revealed
The wait is over! The finalists for the 8th Annual Scottish Whisky Awards have officially been announced. Following an intensive judging process, 41 distillers and companies and more than 130 Scotch whiskies have secured a place on the 2026 shortlist. This year’s finalists represent the strength and diversity of Scotland’s world-renowned whisky industry, recognising outstanding achievements across both our Business and Taste Awards.
Congratulations to everyone who has made the shortlist! From outstanding Scotch whiskies to the businesses and people helping drive the industry forward, the 2026 finalists represent some of the very best of Scotland’s whisky sector. Now, there’s just one question left…
Who will be taking home a Scottish Whisky Award this November?
Discover the full shortlist and see who is in the running for 2026.
The winners of the 8th Annual Scottish Whisky Awards will be revealed on Thursday 26 November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Bringing together distillers, producers, suppliers and professionals from across the sector, the Scottish Whisky Awards is an opportunity to celebrate another exceptional year for Scotland’s whisky industry.
📅 Thursday 26 November 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central
Tickets and tables are available to book.
