The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virgil Kaine , a Lowcountry Whiskey Company has partnered with Cannon Distillery in a move that reunites the whiskey brand with its Charleston roots. Virgil Kaine, founded in 2011 by Charleston chefs Szlam and Ryan Meany, has released eight limited-edition whiskeys since its inception.

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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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Read the full article at Review: Glen Garioch 2011 12 Year Old Oloroso Finish Berry Brothers Sense of Place ‘Glens & Valleys’ They were closed between 1996 and 1997, but if you can pick up anything from 1995 or before, you’ll pick up those little elements of peat smoke.

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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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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

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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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 24, 2024

This new 2024 version was distilled in Spring 2011 and bottled after 12 years in the barrel. From the start this is a soft and friendly whiskey, gentle to the point where it almost feels bashful, innocuous. The buttery, almost oily, body pushes through into the lasting finish, which offers a soothing, almost honeyed quality.

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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. Over the years the range has expanded to include rye and flavored whiskey expressions along with the high-end ‘Single Barrel Select’ offering aimed at the premium end of the market.

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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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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. It must be a rye whiskey under the definition during the period in which it was bottled. Interviewees could only choose rye whiskeys they’ve personally sampled. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Climbing the Ladder: The Premium Expressions Double Black ($40-50/35-40) arrived in 2011 as Johnnie Walker’s answer to the growing appetite for smoke-forward whiskies. Think of it as Black Label’s bolder sibling – same DNA, but with the peated malt dial turned up significantly.

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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

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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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

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

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.

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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

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

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The 2024 SIP Awards, a renowned consumer-judged competition, celebrated the best in spirits across various categories, and American Rye Malt Whiskey was no exception. This category highlights whiskeys that feature malted rye as the primary grain, resulting in a unique balance of spice and complexity.

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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

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

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Seattle, Washington-based Westland Distillery, in its role as one of America’s more prominent American single malt whiskey producers, has among its various offerings its Outpost Range. Nose: Wow is the very first word for this one!

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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. For some whiskey nerds, Old Scout’s reputation is built largely on legendary, sourced single barrels with 10-plus year age statements. 99 proof.

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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. The spirit was then matured in once-used Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey barrels.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 21, 2024

Five of the expressions, Blair Athol 2011, Glen Garioch 2011, Dailuaine 2010, Glen Ord 2007, and Glenlossie 2011 are available exclusively from the Berry Bros. & Finally, Blair Athol 2010, Glen Elgin 2012, Glen Elgin 2008, and Glen Garoch 2011 casks will be divided between the UK and International markets.

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

According to Shanken News Daily’s Impact Databank , thirst for single malt expressions grew steadily year-over-year from 2011 to 2021, with exports to the U.S. Despite explosive growth, sales themselves have slowed in recent years, largely thanks to rising demand for spirits like tequila and American whiskey. remained high, with 1.93

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 19, 2024

Established in 2011, The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame recognizes those who have contributed to the culture and legacy of Kentucky Bourbon. Corky” Taylor III, 75, Henderson – “Corky” Taylor set out to resurrect his great-grandfather’s whiskey company with his son, Carson.

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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. Spirits Company was established in 2011 in Evanston, Chicago, IL.

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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

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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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 23, 2024

Located in Frankfurt, Kentucky the Buffalo Trace Distillery is home to many of America’s most famous bourbon whiskey brands, including Blanton’s Single Barrel , Pappy Van Winkle , and Eagle Rare. Distillery – in reference to the belief that the finest whiskey was produced in old-fashioned wood-fired copper stills. In 1929, George T.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The release marks the first new addition to the brand’s core range in over 10 years – the Angel’s Envy Port Wine Cask Finish was launched in 2011, followed by the Caribbean Rum Casks Finish in 2013. Credit: Angel’s Envy Of course, the whiskey is also great for a neat pour, served on the rocks.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It’s made with the same mash bill recipe as the flagship rye whiskey which was first released in 2011 — 95% rye and 5% malted barley. SRP $49.99) Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Bourbon (2024 Release) The Vaults series explores wood finishings on Widow Jane’s oldest and rarest whiskey.

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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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