Whiskies of the World Awards is in its fifth year. A worldwide whisky judging produced in conjunction with the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC); the most prestigious, largest and longest running spirits competition in the world.Whiskies are judged on a 100-point basis with a concentration on aromatics, flavor and finish. Blind judging was performed by a panel of seventeen tastemakers who are all influential figures in the beverage industry. Whiskies of the World LLC, an IWSC Group North America event, began in San Francisco, CA in 1998. Under the direction of whisky enthusiast and event director, Douglas Smith, the event has expanded into Texas and Georgia. The IWSC Group is a global leader of alcoholic beverage events, including the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition. Whip Saw has been awarded in the category of RYE > 4 YEARS BEST IN SHOW GOLD • OUTSTANDING THESPLINTERGROUPSPIRITS.COM ©2018 The Splinter Group. All rights reserved.