1、001 Cover FINAL MAB Whiskies 2025.indd 1001 Cover FINAL MAB Whiskies 2025.indd 119/08/2025 15:2319/08/2025 15:23DRINKS INTERNATIONAL 3MOST ADMIRED WHISKIES 2025F Four years ago when we launched this supplement,I never wouldve predicted an American whiskey brand would dominate.Michters has stormed to

2、 its third successive title as The Worlds Most Admired Whiskey brand,which I put down to its balance.The brand has history and provenance without being old fashioned,it honours tradition while pushing innovation and its rare,but accessible in all the right places.Senior vice president Matt Magliocco

3、 shouldnt just be credited with the success of the brand,but the invention of the teleport.He manages to be at every major whisk(e)y show and bar event,while simultaneously hosting guests in Kentucky and running the operations from New York.For 2025,I introduced two Academy chairs for Europe and the

4、 US who provided their own list of names to take part in our poll.Its important to rotate our 100 voters so that the same people arent voting for the same brands,which further highlights the strength of the Michters brand.While its an American name that reigns supreme,its Scotch which once again tak

5、es the lions share with 26 of the 50 brands.American whiskey takes the second largest with 10 brands followed by Japan and New World,while just two Irish whiskies made the cut.Despite going under late last year,Waterford did receive enough votes from loyal fans to make the list,but was later removed

6、 given its operating status.SHAY WATERWORTHMANAGING EDITORCONTENTS4 HOW WE DID IT5 THE TOP 50The Worlds Most Admired Whiskies from number one7 THE LISTAn at-a-glance guide to the top 50EDITORIALSupplement EditorShay WWebsite Editor Oli Doddoli.doddagilemedia.co.ukDigital Marketing Executive Angel AR