As the International Spirits Challenge hits a milestone, Oli Dodd asks some of the most respected whisky judges for their thoughts on how the competition has evolved and why it is so important.

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The vision behind Crystalgold

In late 2025, Drinks International editor Shay Waterworth questioned the launch of Chivas Regal’s Crystalgold.

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