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Best Scottish Food Producers
Talisker distillery is an island single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost, Scotland on the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. The distillery is operated by Diageo and Taliskers’ 10 year old whisky has been nominated as part of their Classic Malts series.
Whiskies attributed to the Talisker brand have been praised by whisky commentators such as Jim Murray.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2023, 2022
Arran Whisky is a Scottish distillery located on the Isle of Arran, one of Scotland's most picturesque islands. Founded in 1995, the distillery has quickly become famous for producing high-quality single malt Scotch whiskies. Arran whiskies are celebrated for their rich, well-balanced flavors, often featuring notes of fruit, honey, and a touch of sea salt, influenced by the island’s maritime climate.
Arran Distillers is known for its commitment to craftsmanship and tradition, using a combination of traditional copper pot stills and modern techniques to create a range of expressions, from lighter, fruitier drams to more complex, sherried whiskies.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2023
BEST Arran Whisky Spirits
Glenfiddich is one of the most renowned and awarded producers of single malt whisky in the world, with a rich tradition dating back to 1887. Founded in Dufftown, in the heart of Scotland's Speyside region, Glenfiddich remains family-owned and proudly continues to use the same traditional production methods, combining craftsmanship with innovation.
Their whiskies are celebrated for their complex flavor profiles, elegance, and carefully selected ingredients, with a special emphasis on the purity of spring water and a long maturation process in oak casks. Glenfiddich offers a diverse range of whiskies that capture the distinct qualities of Scottish single malts.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023, 2021, 2020, 2019
BEST Glenfiddich Spirits
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2024, 2023, 2022
BEST Tomintoul Spirits
Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier is based in Grandtully, Scotland. The company specializes in artisanal chocolates made with natural ingredients. Iain Burnett is particularly noted for his Velvet Truffles, which have won several awards. The chocolatier uses a blend of gourmet cocoa from São Tomé.
Their product line includes a variety of truffles, bars, and interactive tasting boxes. The Highland Chocolatier also offers bespoke chocolates for special occasions and corporate gifts.
AWARDS
International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2023, 2016, 2015
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2011
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2023, 2019, 2011
BEST Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier Chocolates
John Dewar & Sons, established in 1846 in Perth, Scotland, by John Dewar, is a prominent name in the Scotch whisky industry. The company expanded rapidly under the leadership of John’s sons, Alexander and Tommy, who successfully promoted the brand worldwide.
In 1998, Dewar & Sons became part of Bacardi and continues to thrive with operations across Scotland. The company owns five distilleries: Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, Macduff, and Royal Brackla, contributing to its rich heritage in whisky production.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
Royal Salute is a blended Scotch whisky brand produced and bottled by Chivas Brothers in Strathisla Distillery in Speyside, Scotland. Royal Salute is a luxury Scotch whisky brand, launched in 1953 as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. Known for its exclusivity, Royal Salute only produces whiskies aged 21 years or more, combining elegance and quality.
The brand celebrates British heritage through special releases and collaborations in art, fashion, and polo. Each bottle reflects a dedication to craftsmanship and tradition, catering to connoisseurs worldwide.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023, 2021, 2020, 2019
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
Glen Moray is a Scottish whisky distillery located in the heart of the Speyside region, renowned for producing exceptional single malt whiskies. Established in 1897, the distillery utilizes traditional distillation methods to craft whiskies with a distinctive, rich, and fruity flavor profile.
Glen Moray is committed to its long heritage and artisanal approach, with its whisky aging in carefully selected casks to develop its unique taste.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2019
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
BEST Glen Moray Spirits
The GlenAllachie Distillery, located in Speyside, Scotland, produces single malt Scotch whisky under the guidance of master distiller Billy Walker. Known for its traditional craftsmanship, The GlenAllachie emphasizes long, patient maturation in various cask types to enhance complex flavors.
Each whisky expression, from core collections to limited editions, reflects a commitment to quality and innovation in the Scotch whisky world.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2020
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2024, 2022
Glengoyne Distillery is a renowned whisky distillery located in the Scottish Highlands, just north of Glasgow, known for its commitment to crafting exceptional single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery, which has been in operation since 1833, produces whiskies that are celebrated for their smoothness, depth, and complexity.
What sets Glengoyne apart is its traditional approach to whisky-making, particularly its focus on slow maturation. The distillery uses copper pot stills to distill its whisky and matures it in oak casks that are carefully chosen to impart unique flavors.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2019
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
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Best Scottish Food Products
The Highland Park 21-Year-Old 2022 release is a complex and mature whisky crafted from 14 casks laid down in 2000 and earlier. It opens with aromas of espresso, dark chocolate, and marmalade, followed by ginger and oriental spice from sherry-seasoned oak.
Sweet citrus and cedar notes from ex-bourbon barrels add complexity, with heather-infused peat smoke tying it all together. It's an exceptional example of Highland Park's craftsmanship, combining three distinctive cask types.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
Talisker 30 YO is an extremely rare, well-matured single malt bottled in strictly limited quantities. Three decades of purposeful, skilled ageing have nurtured and gently shaped this visceral whisky, created in celebration of the highest summit in Skye.
In it's lofty heights, the wild and untamed nature of this fascinating island is revealed in all its glory, and so Talisker 30 YO is also among the absolute best that Skye has to offer.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2023
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024, 2023
Perfumed aromas of luscious tropical fruit flow on the breeze, while curious notes of herbal incense and smoke follow closely behind. Menthol lozenge and saddle soap laps over charred green pepper, before smoked mango, guava and coconut mingle in an effervescing top note.
A creamy mouthfeel leads the way into a crashing symphony of herbal, spicy flavours. Smoked maple cured bacon, charcoal, white pepper and clove rush forth amid gentle overtones of the outdoors in wood smoke and sea spray. A satisfyingly long finish welcomes more tropical notes, with fragrant heather, warm toffee and smoked butter on the horizon.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2020
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Whisky Highball Gold
2024, 2023
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2023
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2020
Blended from over 50 of Scotland’s most exceptional malt and grain whiskies, the deep and complex flavour profile echoes the time-honoured tradition of the 62 Gun Salute. An explosion of power, bursting with a zenith of intense sweet orange, mingles with a superb depth of nutty, oaky flavour.
Just a sensation of smoke evokes a top dressing of distinction.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Whiskey Gold Trophy
2023
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2021, 2019
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2020
Naked Malt is a blended Scotch whisky that is matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, enhancing its rich, fruity, and smooth character. The whisky is crafted from a blend of the finest single malts, giving it depth and complexity. Its focus is on natural flavor, with no artificial coloring added.
This whisky is versatile and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
Distiller, Robert Fleming, carefully selects the finest American oak ex-bourbon barrels to mature Tomintoul 21 Year Old Single Malt, resulting in an award-winning whisky. It features fresh citrus fruits on the nose, sweet toffee on the palate, and finishes with a gentle spicy warmth.
On the nose, expect aromas of nougat, ruby grapefruit, and cranberry, while the palate delights with baked apple, honeycomb, and Danish pastries, finishing with hints of apple strudel, cedar spice, and cinnamon.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Whiskey Gold Trophy
2023
Highland Park’s 18-Year-Old Viking Pride single malt whisky is known for its rich layers of baked cherries, dark chocolate, and salted honeycomb, with hints of orange zest and heathered peat smoke. This full-bodied whisky matures in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, creating a balanced complexity.
It has won multiple prestigious awards and is loved for its depth and smooth, slightly spicy finish.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2022
TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 Scottish Foods” list until March 05, 2025, 3,221 ratings were recorded, of which 2,779 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.