Graeme Cruickshank, Master Distiller at Aberlour Distillery becomes Master Distiller of the Year for crafting the Whisky of the Year 2022 and will receive the coveted Golden Barrel Trophy for the 2nd time in his prestigious career.

Dr. Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks at Glenmorangie & Ardbeg Distillery, named Master Distiller of the Year for crafting the 2021 Whisky of the Year and will receive the coveted Golden Barrel Trophy.

Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender for John Dewar and Sons, is the first woman to win the Whisky of the Year award, and, for the second year in a row, she receives the title of Master Blender of the Year.

Graeme Cruickshank, Master Distiller at Aberlour Distillery becomes Master Distiller of the Year for crafting the Whisky of the Year 2018 and will receive the coveted Golden Barrel Trophy.

Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling & Whisky Creation for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg named Master Distiller of the Year for crafting the Whisky of the Year 2017 and will receive the coveted Golden Barrel Trophy.

Dr Bill Lumsden receives Master Distiller of the Year award for crafting the Whisky of the Year as well as the coveted Golden Barrel Trophy.

120 whiskeys are featured in the International Whisky Guide 2016 and include complete aromas and flavors profile for each review, a full color picture of the actual bottle, as well as a detailed description of each distillery.