The 6th edition of Icons of Whisky Awards 2014 in India, went off well & were appreciated by all guests & industry members. IOW Awards 2014 were in partnership with Highland Nectar, ITC Gardenia & Singleton, Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Over 250 guests enjoyed a generous dram of Singleton and later Whiskies of the world from Beam Suntory. Keeping in view, its global image, IOW offered a global cuisine spread across Scotland, Japan, Ireland, USA and UK. The event appreciated and reqarded the Best Whisky Bars in India, besides Whisky Producers & People.
A. Key Highlights
Over 250 Guests across Hospitlaity, HNIs, Media and Industry.
Full Service Bars from Singleton & Johnnie Walker
Unveiling of the “Whiskies of the World” Bar from Beam Suntory
Vast range of Whisky Cocktails on offer.
Cuisine matched with “Whiskies of the World” – Dishes from Canada, Ireland, Scotland, USA, Japan & India.
Performance by Bag Pipers
Awards handed over by Mr. Rupert Wheeler, Managing Editor, Whisky Magazine, Scotland.
Traditional Haggis Ceremony by Charles Macalean, Noted Whisky Writer.
The “Flower of Scotland” tartan for all Lady Guests.
Gifts from Canali
Advocacy on Responsible Drinking
We are pleased to share with you the list of the Top Honours and prestigious Awards.
B. The Icons Of Whisky Awards
Whisky Innovator of The Year – Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd
Whisky Distiller of The Year – Diageo, India
Whisky Retailer of The Year – The Cellar, New Delhi
Whisky General Manager of The Year – Mr. Anil Chadha, General Manager, ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Whisky General Manager of The Year – Mr. Parveen Chander, General Manager, The Taj Mahal, Mumbai
Whisky Importer of The Year – Brindco
Whisky Chef of The Year – Chef Amit Chowdhury, The Taj Mahal, New Delhi
C. Best Whisky Bars in India
Best Whisky Bar in India – Cheroot, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
Highly Commended – The Library, Leela Palace, New Delhi
Highly Commended – JW Marriott, Mumbai
D. Gold Accreditations
Highland Nectar, ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru – Special Award
Rubicon – The Leela, Gurgaon
Piano Bar- The Oberoi, Gurgaon
Reflections- JW Marriott, Mumbai
Library Blu -The Leela Palace, Chennai
Chipstead – Taj Coramandel, Chennai
The Library – The Leela Palace, Bengaluru
Dublin – ITC Windsor, Bengaluru
Harbour Bar – The Taj Palace, Mumbai
Bene – Sheraton, Bengaluru
Blue Bar– Taj Palace, New Delhi
The Bar – Ritz Carlton, Bengaluru
Bombay High – ITC Maratha, Mumbai
Golf Bar – ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Bar 101 – JW Marriott, Pune
Rick’s – The Taj Mahal, New Delhi
The Eau Bar – The Oberoi, Mumbai
The Oval Bar – JW Marriott, New Delhi
The Bar– Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
Polo Lounge- Hyatt Regency, New Delhi
Junction – Taj Bengal, Kolkata
E. Silver Accreditation
Seasons Bar, Taj Krishna, Hyderabad
Lounge Bar, Sheraton, New Delhi
Trophy Bar, Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur
Westminster, Sheraton Park, Chennai
Wink, Vivanta by Taj, Mumbai
The Bar, Trident, Gurgaon
The Writer’s Bar, Fortune The Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie
Connexions, Crown Plaza, Gurgaon
Citrique Bar, Pullman, Gurgaon
Mix Bar and Lounge, Westin, Gurgaon
The Flying Elephant, Park Hyatt, Chennai
Dum Pukht, ITC Sonar, Kolkata
On The Rocks, Sheraton, Chennai
Ninety Six, The Trident, Hyderabad
Swarna Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur