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The '''International Whisky Competition''' is an event that takes place annually in [[Chicago]] in which [[whiskies]] are [[blind tasted]] and rated by a professional tasting panel. The results are used to produce tasting notes for an ''International Whisky Guide''.<ref>((cite web|url= http://www.wthr.com/story/31373145/new-international-whisky-guide-2016-will-change-the-way-you-see-whiskey|title= New International Whisky Guide 2016 Will Change The Way You See Whiskey))((Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes )) WTHR Indiana News Leader. Retrieved March 3, 2016</ref>

==History==
The International Whisky Competition<ref>((Cite web|url=https://trademark.trademarkia.com/international-whisky-competition-85297282.html|title=INTERNATIONAL WHISKY COMPETITION Trademark of Allard, Sylvain Serial Number: 85297282 :: Trademarkia Trademarks|website=trademark.trademarkia.com))</ref> was founded in 2009 by Sylvain Allard and Michael Petrucci. In 2016 the results began being used to produce an ''International Whisky Guide''.

==Event==
There are up to 60 categories depending on the whisky type, with gold, silver, and bronze awards for each. Whiskies are sampled individually and judges are given 5 minutes to blind taste, judge, and score each whisky.
A 100 point scoring system is used which was adapted from the wine industry. The rating system uses the following four criteria:<ref>((cite web|url= http://uk.businessinsider.com/international-whisky-competition-2015-winners-2015-5?r=US&IR=T|title= These 30 whiskeys just took gold at an international spirits competition)) Portia Crowe, Business Insider UK. Retrieved May 7, 2015</ref>
* Sight
** Colors (0 points)
** Visual appeal (5 points)
* Nose
** Intensity and complexity (15 points)
** Distinctiveness of aromas (10 points)
** Balance of aromas (10 points)
* Taste-Mouth Feel
** Palate and balance (10 points)
** Alcohol, body and complexity (10 points)
** Distinctiveness of flavors (10 points)
** Balance between flavors (10 points)
* Finish
** Length and finish (10 points)
** Quality of finish (10 points)

=== Awards given in the competition ===
*  Whisky of the Year 
*  Master Distiller/Blender of the Year
*  Distillery of the Year
*  Best Blended Whisky (All Categories)
*  Best New Release
*  Best Single Malt Whisk(e)y
*  Best Rye Whiskey
*  Best World Whisk(e)y
*  Best Peated Whisk(e)y
*  Best Grain Whisk(e)y
*  Best Value Whisk(e)y (for whiskies under $30)
*  Brand Ambassador of the Year
*  Blogger of the Year
*  Best Flavored Whisk(e)y
*  8 Country and continent awards
*  15 Scotch whisky awards
*  4 Irish whiskey awards
*  19 United States whiskey awards

The complete list can be seen on the competition website.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.whiskycompetition.com/2016-results|title=2016 RESULTS|website=INTERNATIONAL WHISKY COMPETITION®))</ref>

==Judges==
The present panel consists of ten experts.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.whiskycompetition.com/tastingpanel|title=IWC TASTING PANEL|website=INTERNATIONAL WHISKY COMPETITION®))</ref> In 2014, Michael Petrucci stepped down from the competition, and in 2015 [[Sebastien Gavillet]] took over as head of the tasting panel, restructuring the competition and implemented a new tasting methodology. Starting in 2016, entry samples began being archived for referencing.<ref>((cite web|url=https://thewhiskeywash.com/bourbon/looking-behind-international-whisky-competition/|title=Looking behind the International Whiskey judging curtain|date=6 June 2016 )) Whiskey Wash. June 6 2016. Retrieved March 1 2017</ref>

==External links==
* [http://www.whiskycompetition.com/  International Whisky Competition]
* [https://www.whiskycompetition.com/2017-results  Results 2017]

==References==
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[[Category:Whisky]]
[[Category:Alcoholic drinks]]
[[Category:Food and drink awards]]

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