For whom it might interest... here are the best whisk(e)ies of the year according to Whisky Magazine - incredible, especially when you see the category world's best single malt... I highly recommend to set-up your own list asap ;-)

Main categories:
World's Best Blended Whisky Hibiki 21 Years Old
World's Best North American Whiskey George T. Stagg 71,30%
World's Best Blended Malt Whisky Mars Maltage 3 Plus 25, 28 Years Old
World's Best Grain Whisky Cape Mountain Whisky
World's Best Single Malt Whisky Ardbeg Galileo
World's Best Whisky Liqueur Speyside Whisky Liqueur 40 Years Old (MOM)

Sub categories:
Best African Single Malt Three Ships 10 Years Old
Best American Single Malt The Notch 10 Years Old
Best Asian Single Malt Kavalan Solist Fino
Best Australian Single Malt Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask
Best Campbeltown Single Malt Longrow
Best European Single Malt Armorik Double Maturation
Best Highland Single Malt Glenmorangie Quarter Century
Best Irish Single Malt Tyrconnell Single Malt Sherry Finish
Best Islands Single Malt Talisker Distiller's Edition
Best Islay Single Malt Ardbeg Galileo
Best Japansese Single Malt Yamazaki 25 Years Old
Best Lowland Single Malt Glenkinchie 12 Years Old
Best Speyside Single Malt The Balvenie 30 Years Old

Source: http://www.whiskymag.com/awards/wwa/2013/