Teeling Whiskey Named Top Irish Whiskey At 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition

The Teeling 28 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey has been named the top Irish Whiskey at the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition. The almost three decade old spirit from the Dublin distillery was awarded an overall score of 96 out of 100 and awarded a gold medal. 

“Tropical fruit with toasted iced bun, cinnamon and smoky peat aromas on the nose. The complex palate hints winegum and toasted almonds with a savoury undertone of vanilla and oak. Good balance with a guava hint. A long, smooth finish. Superb,” wrote the judges about the Teeling 28 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey.

It was a good competition overall for Teeling, as the distillery took home a total of 12 medals from the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition. The Renaissance 18 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey received the second highest score for an Irish Whiskey (95) and was also awarded a gold medal. In total, the Dublin Whiskey makers won two golds, six silvers, and four bronzes.

It wasn’t just Teeling picking up Golds at the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition, either. Check out a complete list of award winning Irish Whiskeys below:

Elsewhere at the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition, High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey was rated the top Rye Whiskey, receiving an Outstanding Gold and scored 99/100. Maison Prunier Tres Vieille Grande Champagne Cognac, meanwhile, was awarded an Outstanding Gold and rated the top Cognac with a score of 98/100. Château du Breuil Calvados Pays D’Auge 15 Ans was rated the best Calvados at the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition and scored a 99/100, winning an Outstanding Gold. Filliers Barrel Aged Genever 8 Years Old was ranked the world’s top Genever.

Eight Gins, meanwhile, were awarded Outstanding Gold medals. While 10 Vodkas were also given the contest’s highest prize, along with 8 Liqueurs. Nine Rums scored 96 out of 100, the top ranking in the category.