Since 1997, the Malt Maniacs (an international collective of malt whisky enthusiasts) have been enjoying and discussing the pleasures of (single malt) whisky with like-minded whisky lovers from all over the world. Since 2003, we have organised (non-stop) our very own annual ‘amateur’ whisky competition. We like to think that, over the years, our modest little initiative has evolved into one of the leading (and most independent) whisky competitions in the world. You can find more details about our collective and its history on: www.maltmaniacs.net

Not only Scotch single malts were entered in this prestigious whisky competitions, but single malts, blended malts, blends, grain whiskies or whiskey produced in Scotland, Ireland, France, India, Japan, Taiwan or L’Esprit Whisky collection

The Netherlands shipped from Europe and Asia. Thus, the MMA is truly an international representation.

Between the Covid-19 and other issues such as samples for judges confiscated by the customs, the 2019/20 has been a real challenge. However, we are pleased to share with you the results, based on the median scores received.

We also wish to thank all the following participants for joining the Malt Maniacs Awards

Slainte

Patrick B. Organiser of the MMA2019/20

MMA 2020

Our fundamentals, since beginning have been for the judges:

100% independent

100% Blind

Supreme Winner and best premium whisky :

Caol Ila 8YO 2011/2019 (55.1%, Asta Morris, C#AM058, sherry, 245 Bts.)

Gold Medals:

Caol Ila 8YO 2011/2019 (55.1%, Asta Morris, C#AM058, sherry, 245 Bts.)

Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry 2010 (58.6%, OB, C#S100203014A, 493 Bts.)

Kavalan Solist Sherry 2019 (58.6%, OB, for The Whisky Agency and Aren Trading, oloroso sherry, C#S090102029, 429 Bts.)

Isle of Jura 30YO1988/2019 (50.2%, Blackadder, Raw Cask, Statement 32, 208 Bts)

Macduff 2006/2019 (57.1%, Wilson & Morgan, C#900006, 100 UK Proof, Butt)

Penderyn 2007 (58.6%, OB for LMDW, C#71/2007 1st Fill Bourbon The Little Book, 196 Bts)

Best Daily Dram:



Millstone 2010/2019 Special #16 (46%, OB, Double sherry cask Oloroso/ PX, 2800 Bts.)

Best Premium whisky:

Isle of Jura 30YO 1988/2019 (50.2%, Blackadder, Raw Cask, Statement 32, 208 Bts)

Scotland

Winner:

Caol Ila 8YO 2011/2019 (55.1%, Asta Morris, C#AM058, sherry, 245 Bts.)

Best Sherried Whisky:

Macduff 2006/2019 (57.1%, Wilson & Morgan, C#900006, 100 UK Proof, Butt)

Best Peated Whisky

Bowmore 1995/2018 (57.4%, Wemyss Malts, Hogshead, Nostalgic 70’s Flavours CNxHKxTW Private Cask, 210 Bts.)

Best Natural Cask

Isle of Jura 30YO 1988/2019 (50.2%, Blackadder, Raw Cask, Statement 32, 208 Bts)

Europe (ex. Scotland)

Winner:

Penderyn 2007 (58.6%, OB for LMDW, C#71/2007 1st Fill Bourbon The Little Book, 196 Bts)

Best Sherried Whisky

Millstone 2010/2019 Special #16 4(6%, OB, Double sherry cask Oloroso/ PX, 2800 Bts.) Millstone 2010/2019 Special #16 4(6%, OB, Double sherry cask Oloroso/ PX, 2800 Bts.)

Best Peated Whisky

The English 8YO 2009/2018 (63.4%, Blackadder, Raw Cask, Heavily Peated, 61 PPM, C#34, 239 Bts.)

Best Natural Cask

Penderyn 2007 (58.6%, OB for LMDW, C#71/2007 1st Fill Bourbon The Little Book, 196 Bts)

Rest of the World

Best Sherried Whisky

Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry 2010 (58.6%, OB, C#S100203014A, 493 Bts.)

Best Peated Whisky

Omar Peated 5YO 2014/2019 (56.6%, OB,C#11140694, 1st Fill Bourbon Cask, 211Bts.)

Best Natural Cask

Kavalan Solist Port (58.6%, OB, C#O090619050A, 191 Bts.)

Individual scores and median values are provided in the scorecard.

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