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The International Wine And Spirit Competition (IWSC) has named Chivas Regal 25 Year Old the world's best blended Scotch whisky 2026. The luxury expression earned a Spirit Gold medal and an impressive 97 points, the highest score awarded in the blended Scotch category this year. In a competition known for rigorous blind tasting and expert judging, the result reinforces the enduring appeal of well-crafted aged blends at a time when single malt whiskies often dominate the conversation. Check out the world's best blended Scotch whisky 2026 below and the price in India. Also, know about the other best rated blended Scotch whiskies from the IWSC 2026 and what makes them stand out including Wildmoor Black Mountain 40 Year Old and Royal Salute 21 Year Old.
At the summit of this year's rankings sits Chivas Regal 25 Year Old, one of the flagship expressions from Chivas Brothers. Every whisky used in the blend has been matured for at least 25 years, creating a spirit that balances age with elegance.
The judges highlighted a complex aromatic profile featuring raisin, fig, dark cherry and orange zest, layered with a subtle thread of Highland smoke. On the palate, rich vanilla notes mingle with baking spices, delivering the kind of depth expected from a whisky carrying a quarter-century age statement.
The whisky is bottled at 40% ABV. The Chivas Regal 25 year old price in India, for a 700ml bottle, is anywhere between ₹22,000 and ₹30,000, depending on state taxes and availability through premium liquor retailers and duty-free outlets.
Among the competition's biggest talking points was Wildmoor Black Mountain 40 year old whisky, which secured 96 points and a Spirit Gold medal. Produced by William Grant & Sons, the whisky draws from rare malt and grain whiskies sourced from the company's private reserves before receiving a finish in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
The result is a remarkably rich profile marked by leather, rum-soaked raisins, dark chocolate and lingering sweetness. the ultra-premium release is bottled at 43% ABV. Wildmoor Black Mountain 40 year old whisky price in India is estimated to cost well over ₹1.5 lakh if imported. However, it is very difficult to find in India.
Another standout bottle that made waves at the world's best blended Scotch Whisky awards was the Royal Salute 21 Year Old Signature Blend, which also received 96 points and a Spirit Gold medal. Originally created in 1953 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, it remains one of the most recognisable luxury Scotch blends in the world.
Built around malt whisky from Strathisla Distillery, the expression delivers flavours of baked apple, poached pear, honey and gentle spice. The whisky is bottled at 40% ABV. Royal Salute 21 Year Old Signature Blend price in India is between ₹16,000-₹22,000.
Founded in 1969, the IWSC is one of the whisky industry's most respected competitions. All entries are judged blind, ensuring experts assess quality without being influenced by branding or price. In 2026, only a select few Scotch whiskies earned the prestigious Gold Outstanding award, given to spirits scoring 98 points or higher and the Chivas Regal 25 Year Old looks to have got it just right. For whisky enthusiasts, an IWSC win is a trusted mark of excellence backed by expert evaluation rather than marketing.
