L-R: Kevin Pigott, Global Winner Brand Ambassador - Irish Whiskey of the Year and James Hutchinson, Account Manager, McLaren Packaging (Photo credit: McLaren Packaging)

McLaren Packaging congratulates winners at World Whiskies Awards 2025

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McLaren Packaging congratulates all the regional victors and global winner of the Brand Ambassador category at the World Whiskies Awards 2025. The global winners were unveiled at The Waldorf Hotel in London.

Following his success earlier this month at the World Whiskies Awards Ireland, William Grant & Sons’ Kevin Pigott was named the Global Winner Brand Ambassador – Irish Whiskey of the Year. His achievements were recognised with his entry into the Icons of Whisky pantheon.

Other winners were

  • Drew Mayville of Sazerac, named American Whiskey Brand Ambassador at World Whiskies Awards America
  • Ashish Monga of Whyte & Mackay, named Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador at World Whiskies Awards Middle East & Africa
  • Rob Patchett of Cotswolds Distillery, named World Whisky Brand Ambassador at World Whiskies Awards Rest of World.

Michael McLaren, Sales & Marketing Director, McLaren Packaging, said: “Once again, we extend our warmest congratulations to Drew, Ashish, and Rob for their well-deserved awards, and Kevin for his continued success at the World Whiskies Awards 2025 against such global competition.

“We continue to be impressed by the standard of entries at these awards showcasing the essential role the people and relationships they create play in the success of whisky.

“Kevin’s latest success – now on a global stage – continues to demonstrate that the whisky sector is well placed to exploit growth opportunities through fostering connections with the media, trade and consumers alike.”

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