Summary • Korea’s first single malt, Ki One, won the Worldwide Whisky Trophy at IWSC • The brand achieved the prestigious honor in “record time,” a historic first for Korea • This proves the country can produce a world-class whisky

In a landmark achievement for Korean spirits, Ki One Whisky, the nation's first single malt distillery, has been awarded the prestigious Worldwide Whisky Trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2025. This historic win, achieved in what the brand's CEO Bryan Do calls "record time," has cemented Korea's place on the global whisky map.

Often referred to as the "Academy Awards of the spirits industry," the IWSC selects only a single product in each category for a trophy, making this an unparalleled honor. The winning product, Ki One Unic

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