2025 Judges’ Feedback
Judging took place on Friday 16 May.
Recordings were made of the chairman’s review and the judges’ opinions of the various categories.
Watch the 2025 Judges’ Feedback videos below.
MIchael Fridjhon - Chairman's overview
Sean Gunns - Discernible differences in vodka
Kurt Schlechter - Deluxe brandy market
Kresan Naidu - International trends
Jason McEvoy - Irish Whiskey vs Scotch Whisky
Dr Winnie Bowman - CWM Brandy styles
Dr Mare Loe Prinsloo - The SA gin boom
Dave Gunns - Blended whisky vs Malts
Carla Weightman - Brown vs white spirits
Andy Watts - Importance of grain whisky in blends