Our Awards
Here is a collection of industry awards we have picked up since the release of our first single malt in 2020.
The Online Scotch Whisky Awards
The Online Scotch Whisky Awards (OSWAs) are annual accolades established to honour exceptional whiskies and their producers, reflecting the preferences of the global whisky community. Initiated in 2021, the OSWAs aim to celebrate whiskies that enthusiasts worldwide are currently enjoying.
Nominations for the awards are a collaborative effort involving over 80 independent contributors, including online reviewers, creators, and commentators within the whisky field. These individuals, with the support of the broader whisky community, curate nominations across various categories. The final selections are then presented for a public vote, ensuring that the awards resonate with the collective voice of whisky lovers.
The OSWAs maintain a fully independent model; there are no entry fees, and brands cannot pay to participate. This approach ensures that the awards genuinely reflect the community's appreciation for quality, value, and accessibility in whisky.
In 2024, the OSWAs introduced the "Trifecta Award" to recognise brands or products that have won a category for three consecutive years. Upon achieving this, the recipient is honoured with the Trifecta Award and steps aside in the fourth year, allowing new winners to emerge in that category.
2021, 2022 and 2023 - Best New Distillery
2024 - Best Distillery (!) and the Trifecta for Best New Distillery
Icons of Whisky Scotland
The Icons of Whisky Awards, organised by Whisky Magazine, celebrate the best individuals, producers, and innovators in the whisky industry. These prestigious awards recognise excellence across various categories, including distilleries, retailers, and industry leaders.
This category focuses on Scotland’s whisky industry, highlighting outstanding distilleries, master blenders, and brand ambassadors. Given Scotland’s rich whisky heritage, these awards showcase the nation’s best contributions to whisky craftsmanship and innovation.
2024 - Sales Team, Sustainable Distillery, Craft Producer and Visitor Attraction Team
2021 - Brand Innovator
Icons of Whisky Global
The global awards bring together winners from the regional categories, including Scotland, America, Ireland, and other whisky-producing nations. This final stage recognises the world’s top whisky professionals and brands, solidifying their status as industry leaders on an international scale.
The Icons of Whisky Awards are a benchmark of quality, celebrating excellence and dedication within the whisky world.
2024 - Sustainable Distillery
World Whisky Awards
The World Whiskies Awards, organised by Whisky Magazine, is a prestigious annual competition recognising the best whiskies worldwide. The awards cover multiple categories, including single malts, blended whiskies, grain whiskies, and more.
The tasting category is the core of the competition, where entries are blind-tasted by expert judges. Whiskies are assessed based on aroma, taste, balance, and overall character. The competition progresses through multiple rounds, starting with regional winners before culminating in the selection of global winners for each style. This ensures a fair and rigorous evaluation, highlighting the finest whiskies from around the world.
2024 - Maclean's Nose Blended Scotch - GOLD and AD/Core Single Malt - SILVER
VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards
The VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards recognise and celebrate businesses in Scotland that demonstrate exceptional environmental practices and sustainability efforts.
Established to encourage innovation and sustainable development, the awards highlight organisations that reduce environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and contribute to Scotland’s net-zero goals.
Categories include energy efficiency, circular economy, and climate adaptation, among others. Open to businesses of all sizes and sectors, VIBES provides a platform for companies to showcase leadership in green initiatives, inspiring wider industry adoption of sustainable practices.
2021 - Good Practice award
Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards
The Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards (LVGSA) is an esteemed international competition that recognises excellence in the spirits industry. Held annually in Las Vegas, this event brings together top industry professionals, including master distillers, sommeliers, and beverage experts, to judge a wide range of spirits, including whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and liqueurs.
Entries are evaluated through a blind tasting process, ensuring fairness and impartiality. Winning spirits receive prestigious awards such as Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, which can enhance brand recognition and marketability. The competition also provides networking opportunities for brands looking to expand their reach.
With its commitment to quality and integrity, the LVGSA has become a significant platform for both emerging and established distilleries worldwide.
2023 - Maclean's Nose Blended Scotch - GOLD
Scottish Whisky Awards
The Scottish Whisky Awards is an annual competition that celebrates excellence in Scotland’s whisky industry. It recognises outstanding achievements in whisky production, branding, and business performance.
Open to distilleries and whisky brands of all sizes, the awards include categories for Single Malts, Blended Whiskies, Independent Bottlers, and Distillery Achievements. Entries are judged by an expert panel of whisky professionals, writers, and industry figures. The competition highlights Scotland’s rich whisky heritage while promoting innovation and quality within the sector.
2021 - Product Launch of the year and Digital Marketing Campaign of the year
2022 - Excellence in Sustainability
