Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Sponsored Break with Redbreast ELEVATE bartenders and presenters took a break between seminars to taste Redbreast Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard. It’s Irish whiskey from Midleton Distillery,” he explained. It is unique to Ireland and known as the quintessential style of Irish whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Johnnie Walker Colors For Beginners: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Each Label Johnnie Walker’s famous colored labels have been walking across whisky shelves for over a century, but there’s more to these bottles than just fancy packaging. For many, Blue Label represents their first step into premium spirits territory.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, this whiskey was not created with avid whiskey fans in mind. Instead, it was created as a fun and quirky expression, at a lower ABV and perhaps with a more approachable profile for those not accustomed to drinking whiskey. This is something that needs to be taken into account when you first try this whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon, a custom blend of five bourbon mash bills that saw finishing time in Pinot Noir casks from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. image via Chattanooga Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. High Wire Distilling , located in Charleston, South Carolina, has long been known to craft whiskey aficionados for a fervent dedication to using heritage grains in their whiskeys. From two ears of corn in 2011 to date, High Wire has harvested over 3.25

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Is This Glen Garioch Similar To The Regular Glen Garioch Bottles? It’s just giving you a touch of lighter sherry flavours, whilst still allowing this house style of spirit to pull through in this bottling. A little, yes. You can definitely spot the classic Glen Garioch style in this single cask expression.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 29, 2024

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 12th Anniversary Blend, a complex blend of American whiskeys drawn upon once a year to celebrate the Tennessee distillery’s anniversary. image via Chattanooga Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 24, 2024

(image via Daylight Wine & Spirits) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Upon being introduced in 2011, the two set out to carve their own way in the wine world, first buying a few tons of grapes to create their first-ever vintage of 400 cases.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Single Batch Series Batch 035 Centenary Cask, made from whiskeys drawn from a rare Oloroso Sherry puncheon managed in a solera style. image via Chattanooga Whiskey) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whisky gave us a review sample. per 750 ml bottle. per 750 ml bottle. .”

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. As with any list primed to spark debate, we should outline some ground rules: The rye must be a specific bottling OR bottled within an identifiable range of years. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For this seventh release, this American whiskey that threads the needle between bourbon and rye comes with its origin story, which I don’t recall ever reading. And here it is: In 2010, co-founder David DeFazio requested Wyoming Whiskey’s distiller at the time, Bourbon Hall of Famer Steve Nally, to develop a rye. 100 proof.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 27, 2024

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey , renowned as America’s top whiskey and a global best-seller, has achieved iconic status. The core bottling, Jack Daniel’s Old No. it has won the admiration of celebrities, including the iconic Frank Sinatra, who was rumoured to be buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 8, 2024

(image via Virginia Distillery Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Virginia Distillery Company, founded in 2011, has a relatively long history regarding the ongoing evolution of the American single malt whiskey category. Dr. George G.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 9, 2024

(image via Virginia Distillery Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Virginia Distillery Company, founded in 2011, has a relatively long history regarding the ongoing evolution of the American single malt whiskey category. Dr. George G.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Introduced in 2011 the Springbank Cage Bottles were originally introduced as individual duty paid samples. Photo: Mark Littler Ltd The Springbank Cage Bottles represent something quite unique in today’s market; a bottle that is the closest you’ll get to something designed to be purely for drinking. That is the point.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 7, 2024

(image via Virginia Distillery Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Virginia Distillery Company, founded in 2011, has a relatively long history regarding the ongoing evolution of the American single malt whiskey category. Dr. George G.

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VinePair

JULY 19, 2024

Most American whiskey makers face a seemingly inevitable fork in the road: One path is marked “bourbon,” and the other is marked “rye.” It’s enough to keep most producers on the straight and narrow, but now and then comes a maker willing to go off-road if that means making a better whiskey. DeFazio recalls of the group consensus.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 22, 2024

The Global Spirits Masters Competition (GSMC), home of the American Whiskey Masters, is one of the most fierce competitions in the spirits industry. In 2023, The GSMC received an unprecedented number of entries for the American Whiskey Masters, demonstrating the growth of the sector in recent years. and Blanton’s Single Barrel.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

are proud to announce the limited release of Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond, Single Farm Edition in celebration of their 10th Anniversary. This 10th Anniversary bottling also marks the first time High Wire has released a Bottled in Bond expression. million pounds of Jimmy Red corn through its farm partners.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 24, 2024

The Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail, Bottled In 2004. One such example of this is the Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail , bottled in 2004, the subject of this week’s Scotch Whisky Legends. The Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail, Bottled 2004 Strathisla single malt whisky remains a rarity.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 2024, the World Whiskies Awards came to Louisville, Kentucky, the home of bourbon, to hand out the awards for the best American whiskeys and bourbons. Since its inception in 2017, the awards have become one of the most important events on the calendar for whiskey producers hoping to clinch one of the many titles on offer.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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Whiskey Tequila Bottling Liquor 98

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 2024, the World Whiskies Awards came to Louisville, Kentucky, the home of bourbon, to hand out the awards for the best American whiskeys and bourbons. Since its inception in 2017, the awards have become one of the most important events on the calendar for whiskey producers hoping to clinch one of the many titles on offer.

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Whiskey Bottling 97

Drinkhacker

APRIL 7, 2024

Since they began procuring whiskey from other producers in 2011, Smooth Ambler hasn’t been shy about labeling the resulting products as sourced. It’s made from a mashbill of 60 percent corn, 36 percent rye, and 4 percent malted barley, and the final product is bottled at 99 proof. Let’s see how it tastes. 99 proof.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. The whiskey I’m reviewing here, Westland Garryana , is the oldest of these annual releases, now being on its 8th edition. Not in a bad way, mind you, but definitely something most casual whiskey drinkers would not acclimate well to.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 21, 2024

An iconic 2011 spiced ale from San Francisco has been transformed into a 12 Year Old whiskey, named Old Potrero Christmas Spirit, the perfect pour for Christmas day. The whiskey is now available for pre-sale via the Hotaling & Co. bottle shop , with shipping to begin on November 15th. SRP $139.99.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 21, 2024

The first part of the collection, Glens & Valleys, is available now, with bottles distributed amongst Berry Bros. & & Rudd ‘A Sense of Place’ Glens & Valleys is a collection of bottlings from various scotch whisky distilleries that are nestled amongst Scotland’s stunning landscape. Berry Bros. & & Rudd website.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

There were a total of 82 Platinum medal winners across all categories, including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Read my previous article on Double Gold medal-winning age-statement American whiskeys and bourbons, here. Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Credit: F.E.W

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2024

Spring is finally upon us, and with the new (hopefully warmer) weather comes a whole host of new releases in the American whiskey and bourbon category. Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Credit: Basil Hayden Basil Hayden , a whiskey brand owned by Jim Beam , has delighted bourbon fans by bringing back its popular Subtle Smoke expression.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. Since the whiskey boom in the mid-2010s, some states are practically neck deep in craft bourbon. Whiskey Del Bac comes top of mind.)

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Basil Hayden 10 Year Bourbon Basil Hayden 10 Year Bourbon is made using the same high-rye mash bill as the standard offering, one of four bottles in the Beam Small Batch Collection. After 10 years of aging in new, charred American oak barrels it’s bottled at 80 proof. It’s bottled at cask strength of 119.3

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As the mastermind behind Mile High Spirits and a passionate enthusiast of both whiskey and space exploration, I’ve always sought to push the envelope in the spirits industry. This endeavor, in partnership with World View , marked the birth of our Strato Whiskey. Our stratospheric whiskey defies gravity, transcending tradition.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 15, 2024

In an innovative collaboration alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins has partnered with craft distiller FEW Spirits to unveil a distinctive bourbon whiskey. The bourbon whiskey is cut from cask strength using tea Billy Corgan, and his wife, Chloé Mendel Corgan at Madame ZuZu’s Emporium.

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Good Spirits News

MAY 10, 2024

Here, BCS begins by blending straight bourbon whiskeys from Indiana (aged 6, 7 & 9 years), Tennessee (aged 8 & 14 years), and Kentucky (aged 8 years). Bottled at cask strength of 116.42 Bottled at cask strength of 116.42 Bottled at 57.1% Bottled at 50.5% ABV, availability begins in April 2024.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Dormant from 2010 to 2013, Tamdhu is now humming under current owners Ian Macleod Distillers who have expanded production since taking over in 2011. I’d take this 18-year-old over The Macallan’s any day and spend my savings on a bottle of Tamdhu 15 to go with it.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 16, 2024

India became as the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). A commemorative bottling, Paul John ‘Mars Orbiter’ was released in 2018, in celebration of India’s successful space mission launching a probe to Mars.

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