The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

These are the best single malt whiskeys according to the ADI. With Eric’s invaluable input and behind-the-scenes action, here are the best single malt whiskeys/whiskies from the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition 2024. In 2016, our Lead Steward, David T. Anthony Moniello serves as CEO.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2024

We review Popcorn Sutton Bourbon, a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys blended from barrels sourced from Tennessee and North Carolina and made in honor of a legendary moonshiner. image via Ole Smoky) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. They also have some aged whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Image via Redwood Empire Whiskey & PR News Wire Redwood Empire Whiskey has today announced the launch of the Small Lot Series. The brand’s dedication to pushing boundaries in whiskey production means that these bottlings will embody an experimental approach. Bottled at 99 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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This week in my Awards Series article, I return to bourbon and American whiskey. The North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition (NABAWC) 2024 honored many USA-born spirits with points and medals. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the ‘Best In Show’ whiskeys from the competition. proof, in Vermont.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2024

(image via Jeptha Creed) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Jeptha Creed, introduced in 2016, is a small Kentucky craft whiskey distillery that is unique in this busy bourbon landscape in several ways. It is bottled at 100 proof and priced at $74.99.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 7, 2024

Rye whiskey always seems to be very hit-and-miss for whiskey drinkers. However, there are many rye whiskeys that you can sample if you are unsure. These rye whiskeys are the perfect gateway for the drinker who just doesn’t know where to start. Some additional quality in the product with its Bottled In Bond label, too.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

The Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey brand has a short, but interesting history. 7 , the Ezra Brooks brand bottles and labels initially closely imitated their competitor, provoking a legal battle. 1960) – while exploring Ezra Brooks’s evolution from an imitator to an established whiskey brand. Hoffman Distilling Co.

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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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The inspiration behind the bourbon’s name is two-fold: the four-year-old whiskey itself is bottled at 94 proof, and 1994 was the year Bentley moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music. “A lot of years of thinking, researching and trying different whiskeys went into creating Row 94,” Bentley said in the release.

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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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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The distillery is no stranger to unique malted whiskeys, delivering impressive bourbon and rye expressions over the years, but they’ve also been working quietly behind the scenes on 100% malted barley offerings like this new Sour Mash Single Malt. New Riff whiskeys are often somewhat complex affairs, but this one may take the cake. “But

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2016 author and researcher Fawn Weaver read an article in The New York in Times that suggested an enslaved man taught Jack Daniels the whiskey-making craft. Both whiskey types must meet the same basic requirements: it must be aged in a new, charred American oak barrel; it must enter the barrel at a maximum of 62.5%

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It may be somewhat old news, but the sale of Wilderness Trail to Campari Group in late 2022 in a deal valued up to $600 million remains the biggest declared American whiskey acquisition since Jim Beam sold to Suntory in 2014 (for 16 billion). Our goal has always been to make the best whiskey on the planet. Do you worry about that?

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In new American whiskey and bourbon releases this week Chattanooga expands its Barrel Finishing Series, Remus Bourbon brings back a limited fan favorite, and Milam & Greene rounds off the Wildlife Collection. Let’s take a look at the new releases in the American whiskey and bourbon world this week. proof on July 15th, 2024.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 19, 2024

With around 300 special-edition Blue Label bottlings, the brand frequently collaborates with artists and designers to create unique, limited-edition releases. These designs, featuring striking artwork, range from limited runs of 100 bottles to larger collections, making Blue Label a coveted collector’s item.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This article delves into the standout winners, offering a closer look at the distilleries, the stories behind the bottles, and the unique flavors that make them must-try drams for whisky enthusiasts. This English single malt whiskey is distilled from 100% malted barley and aged in a first-fill bourbon cask.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Two new Remus whiskeys (all inside jobs produced from MGP’s own distillate and bottled in-house by its Ross & Squib operation) have just arrived for your special occasion sipping, including the most recent drop of the annually released Remus Repeal Reserve. Gentle mint notes evoke a julep, or at least the base for a good one.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Cask finishing is hardly new in the whiskey business. And yet, it’s nearly impossible to think of a rum brand that’s literally called out by name when used as a whiskey finishing barrel. Sachs, who didn’t want to simply source whiskey, but instead create a brand centered on provenance and transparency.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 4, 2024

In the run-up to St Patrick’s Day, numerous Irish whiskey releases have been making their way onto the market. This week, a small batch pot still whiskey from The Busker, and two rare releases from Bushmills. This release is part of the resurgence of single pot still whiskey in Ireland. ABV of its $30 expression.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Angel’s Envy Distillery , located in the heart of Louisville, became the first full-production distillery on the historic Whiskey Row when it opened its doors in 2016. All of these things can impact the efficiency of fermentation and the final profile of the whiskey. Distillery images courtesy of Angel’s Envy.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 9, 2024

per 750ml bottle. In fact, much of the whiskey was distilled on December 7th, 2016, Booker Noe’s birthday. They showed me the ropes of how to make great whiskey and built my love and respect for everything that goes into the craft. They became spokesmen and celebrities in their own right.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 5, 2024

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. The Yellowstone American whiskey brand has a long and storied history, dating back to its inception by one J.B. The packaging is a bit more distinct as well, featuring the brand’s iconic bottle and Roosevelt Arch artwork, among other touches.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Get your hands on these stunning bottles at auction this November. This month’s highlights include some of the scotch brands that are often overlooked at auction, as well as a stunning bottle kindly donated to raise money to support diversity and inclusion in the hospitality industry. Place your bid on this awesome bottle here.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 15, 2024

N ew bourbon and whiskey releases from the UK include a small batch expression from Chicken C**k, a Mizunara finish from Rabbit Hole, and the return of Bulleit’s 12 Year Rye. Chicken C**k Small Batch Bourbon Credit: Chicken C**k Chicken C**k Whiskey has announced a new Small Batch Bourbon line to go alongside its core range products.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 28, 2024

It was released in 2016 as a travel retail exclusive and following a packaging revamp in 2014. In the decades that followed, the distillery has begun to bottle older and more impressive single malts, including the retail exclusive Aberfeldy 28 Year Old (one of the oldest Aberfeldy whiskies ever bottled). Buy it now.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 4, 2024

revolutionized the bourbon industry when we started operations in 2016 and we haven’t stopped growing since,” said CEO Mark Erwin. This most recent expansion is the latest proof point in our commitment to deliver the highest quality, most consistent whiskey available to custom distilling customers in Kentucky.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this week’s American whiskey new releases , we have a single barrel expression from Evan Williams, a celestial serving from Casey Jones, a birthday cake whiskey from Dough Ball, and the first Bottled in Bond rye from High West. Dough Ball Birthday Cake Whiskey Whiskey lovers are in for a sweet surprise.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 19, 2024

This gives the whiskey ample time to interact with the wood and take on the characteristics of the liquid that was previously matured in the cask, unlocking new flavors and profiles. The whiskey is comprised of a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky and Indiana, aged for 13 and 10 years respectively.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 19, 2024

New releases in American whiskey and bourbon this week include a single barrel expression from Milam & Greene and Old Forester’s Birthday Bourbon. Those who are interested in purchasing the whiskey can register for a place in the national sweepstakes until August 21st, 2024. The bottle will sell for $199.99. Bottled at 117.2

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Batch With an emphasis that could be considered hedonism at its finest, Batch puts its focus on two things: whiskey and doughnuts. Opened in 2016 by Tucson natives Ronnie and Christian Spece, Batch boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the state, with more than 1,000 unique labels and counting. s flagship hazy IPA.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

Ole Smoky Distillery has announced the nationwide distribution of its Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Barrel-aged for four years and true to Tennessee production traditions, this whiskey expands Ole Smoky’s straight whiskey offerings. Flavors include hints of smoke, char and caramel, the distillery reports.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 24, 2024

In new American whiskey releases this week, Milam & Greene unveils two new expressions, Breckenridge says “Different is Dope!”, The new Milam & Greene Cardinal Single Barrel was distilled from a mash bill comprising 84%, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley and dumped into the barrel on March 8th, 2016. ABV, yielding 130 bottles.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 12, 2024

America’s most popular whiskey and one of the best-selling brands in the world, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey has attained an iconic cult status. The Tennessee whiskey is named after its enigmatic founder whose life and exploits are the source of many ‘tall tales’ during the brand’s early history.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Octomore series was first distilled back in 2002, with the first bottles coming to market in 2008. 1 – distilled from 100% Scottish mainland barley and matured predominantly in American bourbon or whiskey casks x.2 a super heavily peated Islay whisky that’s been aged five years in first fill, ex American whiskey casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old is limited to just 210 bottles. In a collaboration between Glen Scotia Distillery , located in Campbeltown , and The Maclean Foundation , 210 bottles of a single cask release will be sold to raise funds for clean water projects. The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old Single Cask (59.1%

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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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