The Awards

Our mission is to showcase the unique and diverse range of whiskies that are available in Canada and provide a platform for world brands, distributors, retailers, and enthusiasts to discover the best whiskies by region and country.

Scotland

  • Best Single Malt Scotch Scotch Whisky
  • Best NAS Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky Under 10 Year
  • Best 12, 15, 18, 19-24 & 25 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky Over 25 Year Old
  • Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Islay, Highlands, Campbeltown, Speyside, Lowland & from the Islands
  • Best Independent Bottle Single Malt Scotch
  • Best Independent Bottle Single Grain Whisky
  • Best Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Best Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Best Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Best Blended Scotch Whisky
  • Best 12, 13-15, 16-20, 21-24 & 25 Year Blended Scotch Whisky
  • Best Blended Scotch Whisky Over 25 Years Old
  • Best Single Grain Whisky
  • Best Single Barrel Scotch
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Canada

  • Best Canadian Single Malt Whisky
  • Best Canadian Blended Whisky
  • Best Canadian Rye Whisky
  • Best Canadian Wheated Whisky
  • Best Canadian New Make Spirit
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United States of America

  • Best American Whiskey
  • Best Bourbon Whiskey NAS
  • Best 10, 15 & 20 Year Bourbon Whiskey 
  • Best Bourbon Whiskey 20 Years and Older
  • Best Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
  • Best Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
  • Best American Rye Whiskey
  • Best American Corn Whiskey
  • Best American Wheat Whiskey
  • Best American Single Malt Whiskey
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Ireland

  • Best Irish Whiskey
  • Best Single Malt Irish Whiskey
  • Best Blended Irish Whiskey
  • Best Pot Still Irish Whiskey
  • Best 5-10, 10-15, 16 -25 Year Irish Whiskey
  • Best Irish Whiskey Over 25 Years Old
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Asia

  • Best Asia Whisky
  • Best NAS Asia Whisky
  • Best Single Malt Asia Whisky
  • Best Blended Asia Whisky
  • Best Under 10 Year Old Single Malt Asia Whisky
  • Best  12-15, 16-21 Year Old Single Malt Asia Whisky
  •  Best Under 10 Year Old Blended Asia Whisky
  •  Best 12-15, 16-21 Year Old Blended Asia Whisky
  •  Best 25 Year + Old Asia Whisky
  •  Best Limited Release Whisky Asia
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World Whisky

  • Best South Africa Whisky
  • Best German Whisky
  • Best French Whisky
  • Best Swedish Whisky
  • Best English Whisky
  • Best Tasmanian Whisky
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Other Awards

  • Best Whisky Agency in Canada
  • Best Whisky Shop in Canada
  • Best Brand Ambassador in Canada
  • Best Whisky Bar in Canada
  • Best Whisky Show in Canada
  • Best Whisky Influencer in Canada
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THE 2023 WHISKY EXPLORER AWARDS

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