14 Aug 2020

Tayport Distillery Named Among the World’s Top 10 Vodkas by IWSC

Tayport Distillery

Tayport Distillery has earned global recognition, with its Malt Barley Vodka named one of the world’s top 10 vodkas by the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). This rare accolade places Tayport among an elite group of producers, with only ten vodkas worldwide receiving the coveted IWSC Gold Outstanding award. Notably, Tayport was the only UK entry to make the list — a remarkable achievement for the independent, family-run distillery based in Fife, Scotland. The award confirms what Tayport loyalists already know: that this is a vodka of exceptional depth, purity, and craft.

Tayport Distillery’s Malt Barley Vodka has been named one of the world’s top 10 vodkas by the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) in its 2020 judging. Selected from hundreds of global entries, Tayport’s vodka was one of only ten to receive the competition’s highest honour — the IWSC Gold Outstanding medal.

Crafted in small batches using 100% malted barley and distilled in Fife, Scotland, Tayport’s vodka stood out for its luxurious mouthfeel and layered flavour profile. The IWSC tasting panel described it as “comforting cacao nibs enveloped in rich chocolate loaf and laced with malted spiced vanilla. Smooth and luxurious; a gorgeously unctuous textured sweet nectar. Highly accomplished.”

What makes this accolade even more significant is that no mass-market brands appeared in the top ten. Tayport’s inclusion highlights the growing global appreciation for handcrafted spirits rooted in provenance and quality ingredients. The distillery’s grain-to-glass approach, commitment to local sourcing, and founder-led ethos have helped establish its reputation among the world’s most discerning spirits producers.

The recognition not only affirms Tayport’s place on the international stage but also reflects the strength of the UK’s emerging craft vodka sector. For spirit connoisseurs seeking flavour, authenticity, and distinction — this award-winning Scottish vodka is one to watch.