The Maltman scoops a gold medal in USA competition. 

Glasgow based independent bottlers,Meadowside Blending, were celebrating this week as they annouced that their Maltman single cask bottling of Ben Nevis 21 years old scooped a gold medal at the San Fransisco World Spirit Competition.

The Maltmans single cask bottling of Mortlach 13 year old also scored 85 and a well recommended in the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in New York last week.

Held in San Francisco, the annual World Spirits Competition commends the finest spirits from across the globe.  More than 1,400 spirits from 61 countries were judged this year as part of the largest competition in the event’s history.

Managing Director of Meadowside Blending Donald Hart said “This is the first time we have entered this competition, and to win gold is great for the Maltman, but our gratitude and thanks go to the lads at Ben Nevis for distilling this lovely whisky”.

The Maltman Ben Nevis 21 year old is available Europe wide just now , and has tasting notes, of tropical fruit and and subtle spice on the palate, leading in to a lovely dark chocolate and fudge finish, which is warm, and velvety in texture.

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