ultimate beverage challenge
2012
guide
9
Whisky
Canadian Whisky
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
92
Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
Canada, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$49.99
Finalist
91
CanadianMist Black DiamondCanadianWhisky Canada, 43% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$14.99
Finalist
91
Still Waters Canadian Whisky Canada, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$39.95
Finalist
90
Royal Canadian Small Batch CanadianWhisky Canada, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Whisky
Japanese Whisky
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
96
Yamazaki Single Malt 18 Years Old Japanese Whisky
Japan, 43% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$120.00
Finalist
95
Hakushu Single Malt 12 Years Old Japanese Whisky
Japan, 43% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$44.99
Finalist
94
Yamazaki Single Malt 12 Years Old Japanese Whisky
Japan, 43% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$44.99
Finalist
90
Hibiki BlendedMalt 12 YearsOld JapaneseWhisky Japan, 43%abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$55.00
Whisky
Blended Scotch Whisky
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
95
Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 Years Old Blended ScotchWhisky
Scotland, 43% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$69.99
Finalist
94
Royal Salute Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$175.00
Finalist
93
Buchanan's Red Seal Blended ScotchWhisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$142.99
Finalist
93
Chivas 25 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$250.00
Finalist
93
Dewar's 12 Years Old Blended ScotchWhisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$28.99
Finalist
93
Dewar's 18 Years Old Blended ScotchWhisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$79.99
Finalist
93
Dewar's Signature Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$199.99
Finalist
93
Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky
Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$34.00
Finalist
93
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky
Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$220.00
Finalist
93
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky
Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$85.00
Finalist
93
Wemyss Malts Peat Chimney Blended Scotch Whisky
Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
Finalist
92
Chivas 18 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$75.00
Finalist
92
Dewar'sWhite Label Blended ScotchWhisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$21.99
Finalist
92
Mount Keen 12 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky
United Kingdom, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
RUB
1500.00
Finalist
92
The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
Whisky
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
94
Johnnie Walker Green Label Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Scotland, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$60.00
RhumJ.M. Millésimé
2001
RhumAgricole
Martinique, 47.2% abv $119.99
Redolent of crushed walnuts
and pecans, pecan pie and
brown sugar; flavors are
more sophisticated, with
notes of saddle leather,
old wood and tobacco
joining the subtle
sweetness. Bold, old
and enchanting.
Finalist
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
RhumJ.M.White
RhumAgricole
Martinique, 50% abv $36.99
Extravagant cornucopia of
ripening tropical fruit –
mango, overripe bananas,
papaya – and a wild, funky
earthiness combine for an
aromatic explosion; flavors
are intensely rich of fresh
sugar cane and tropical
fruit; a delight.
Chairman’s Trophy
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
RhumJ.M. VSOP
RhumAgricole
Martinique, 45% abv $57.99
Nougaty richness with
cinnamon and clove
aromas; tastes of spiced
butter and lemony toffee;
smooth and subtle finish.
Finalist
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
95
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