A SCOTTISH distillery has won eight awards at one of the world's largest and oldest spirits competitions.
The Perth-based whisky makers and bottlers, Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD), scooped eight prizes at the prestigious 2025 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) this week.
The family-owned distillery, based in Aberargie, won multiple awards at the competition, including two golds and two silver for standout expressions from its acclaimed Islay-led Mac-Talla range, with Old Perth also receiving two silver and two bronze medals.
Judged by panels of some of the industry’s most respected experts, Graeme Mackeddie, master blender at MSWD, said the awards have helped solidify the distillery's reputation for producing Scotch whisky of exceptional quality.
He said: “I’m incredibly proud of the recognition we've received at the IWSC this year across both our Old Perth and Mac-Talla ranges.
“These awards are a real reflection of the care and control we have over every stage of the whisky-making process at Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers.
“From maturation at Aberargie Distillery, to blending, bottling and final dispatch, all carried out on site expertly by our experienced team.”
The standout performer at the 2025 Scotch whisky judging results for MSWD was Mac-Talla Mara Cask Strength, which impressed judges with its balance and complexity, securing Gold.
The panel, featuring leading industry names including Dawn Davies MW, Becky Paskin, and Emma Walker, praised the expression’s “vibrant nose” and “zesty finish”.
Also taking Gold was Mac-Talla Strata 15-Year-Old, praised for its tropical fruit character and layered smoky finish.
The judging panel highlighted the whisky’s “fruitcake, menthol and golden syrup” profile.
Mackeddie added: “As we look ahead to releasing our own Aberargie Single Malt next year, it’s clear that the investment, patience, attention to detail and full oversight from cask to bottle is paying off, not just in awards, but in the quality of the spirit itself.”
