Cotswolds Distillery is celebrating after scooping a gold medal in the highly respected World Whiskies Awards for its Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky.
Winning gold in the 'rest of the world' category for whiskies aged 12 years and under is a dream come true for the distillery based in Stourton, in Shipston-on-Stour.
Founder Daniel Szor said: 'We are delighted to receive this prestigious taste award for our sherry cask expression which has been sherry-aged throughout its full maturation and, of which, we are truly proud.'
In addition to winning gold, Cotswolds global brand ambassador Rob Patchett has been announced as the winner of the brand ambassador for world whiskies in the 2025 Icons of Whisky Awards.
Rob, who took up his global role in 2022, said: 'It’s a great honour to receive this award with world whisky being such an exciting category with so many brilliant people within it.
'Winning this award is a true testament to our amazing liquids and the wonderful global community that appreciate and champion our whisky.'
The World Whiskies Awards are part of the World Drinks Awards which celebrate the world’s best drinks and are considered one of the most influential award bodies in the industry.
The whiskies are judged by whisky experts from around the world.
Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky blends sherry casks. Each yearly batch is unique, drawn from American and Spanish oak hogsheads and butts, some of which have been seasoned with dry Oloroso sherry and others with sweet Pedro Ximénez.
All have been sherry-aged for deep and flavourful whisky. Described as full of dried fruits, chocolate and a touch of spice, the whisky is non-chill filtered with natural colouring and is 57.4 per cent ABV. It costs £76 for 70cl.
