The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

According to my research, this bottle has been sold at auction just 28 times, with its first appearance being in August 2016. .” – Serge Valentin, WhiskyFun.com , April 2008 Auction Prices Given the rarity of Rosebank distillate from the 1960s, it is no surprise that this bottle commands a premium at auction.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The most famous of these collaborations is the Six Pillars Collection, released between 2005 – 2016, celebrating the foundations of The Macallan’s distinctive character – Exceptional Oak Casks, Natural Colour, Finest Cut, Curiously Small Stills, Spiritual Home, and Peerless Spirit.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This collection of 44 miniature bottles was distilled between 1937 and 1991 and released to market between 2002 and 2016. The record was broken by a different iteration of The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old: The Valerio Adami edition.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

Following The Glendronach’s revival, ownership of the distillery passed to Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey producer, Brown-Forman following the acquisition of The BenRiach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 12, 2024

However, in 2016, it reopened under the ownership of Richard and Heather Forsyth, whose family name will be familiar to whisky enthusiasts. Originally built in 1901, its glory days were in the 1950s and 60s when wealthy guests would flock here for the renowned fishing on the River Spey.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

Following the distillery’s revival, ownership of the distillery passed to Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey producer, Brown-Forman following the acquisition of The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 25, 2024

The most famous of these collaborations is the Six Pillars Collection, released between 2005 – 2016, celebrating the foundations of The Macallan’s distinctive character – Exceptional Oak Casks, Natural Colour, Finest Cut, Curiously Small Stills, Spiritual Home, and Peerless Spirit.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

” As mentioned previously, Benriach Distillery has been part of Brown-Forman since 2016 and now sits alongside The Glendronach and Glenglassaugh in the parent company’s portfolio. Speaking about Benriach The Twenty One, Rachel described “A beautiful reflection of the landscape around Benriach.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Lagavulin Distillery celebrated 200 years of production in 2016. A merger between Guinness and Grand Metropolitan resulted in the formation of Lagavulin’s present owner, Diageo, in 1997. Why Do People Like Lagavulin?

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash 2016 Our final pick is a more modern release that has been kindly donated to raise money for Equal Measures UK, the non-profit organization supporting marginalized groups and individuals across the drinks and hospitality sector. Place your bid here.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 28, 2024

Credit: Benriach The distillery is owned by Brown-Forman who purchased the distillery, alongside The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries in 2016. The distillery is nestled in the heart of Speyside.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 13, 2024

During this time period, more specifically in 2016, The Macallan stopped displaying vintage statements on the 18 Year Olds. Between 2004 and 2017 the Macallan 18 Year Olds were bottled in a new, tapered bottle, and presented in a purple box with a gloss finish. Instead, the bottle displays the year of release/bottling.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 27, 2024

The first-ever whisky distillation at the distillery will occur today (March 27th) to coincide with International Whiskey Day. Founded in 2016, The Orkney Distillery, located in Kirkwall on Orkney, has long harbored ambitions to diversify its spirits profile with whisky and rum.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

” The distillery has been under the control of Brown-Forman since 2016 when the company acquired the Benriach Distillery Company which also owned The Glendronach and Glenglassaugh. She says: “The Thirty has an incredible intensity of flavour but also exceptional refinement. The deepest, richest expression of Benriach on every level.”

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

About Whisky Hammer Whisky Hammer, a prominent online whisky auction platform, was founded by brothers Craig and Daniel Milne in 2016. To register with the auction house and take a chance on the $12,700 whisky vouchers, join Whisky Hammer here.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

The 16 year old expression was introduced in the 1980s and has since won numerous awards including Gold at the World Whiskies Awards in the category of Islay Single Malt 13 to 20 Years in 2016. The Lagavulin 16 Year Old is a very popular expression. Whilst the 16 year old was making waves, this 21 year old expression was quietly maturing.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This resurgence paved the way for the distillery’s eventual sale to Brown-Forman , the producers of Jack Daniel’s , who purchased The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016. The Glendronach remains committed to traditional whisky-making methods honed over 200 years, utilizing a rake and plough mash tun and Oregon pine washbacks.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

The ADI’s International Spirits Competition was founded in 2007, and Eric Zandona became the competition director in 2016. In 2016, our Lead Steward, David T. In 2016, Brad and Seth Klann successfully harvested the first full acre of Full Pint barley and malted it at Mecca Grade Estate Malt.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

Under the leadership of Leonard and his father, Ian Macleod has gone from strength to strength, acquiring the Glengoyne Distillery in 2003, Tamdhu in 2011, Edinburgh Gin in 2016, and Rosebank in 2017. This investment from Ian Macleod Distillers was a huge milestone for the company, which has resurrected The King of the Lowlands.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Glenfarclas 1976 ‘Grant Edition’ 40 Year Old was released in 2016, the sixth bottling in Glenfarclas’ Grant Edition series, where each bottling honors a different member of the Grant family; the owners of the Glenfarclas Distillery. Watch the scene here. Released to celebrate the 40 th birthday of Glenfarclas’ Sales Director, George S.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The distillery’s revival culminated in its acquisition by Brown-Forman , the producers of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey , following their purchase of The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The distillery’s revival culminated in its acquisition by Brown-Forman , the producers of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey , following their purchase of The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Soon, the whole scotch whisky industry was experimenting with cask finishes, a practice that is now widespread and has changed the face of whisky forever. Many scotch whisky drinkers would undoubtedly not have their favorite expressions today if it werent for Stewarts rampant curiosity and penchant for exploration.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In 2016, two different editions were released for the Year of the Monkey, a general release that featured an illustration of the zodiac animal in gold detailing on a blue bottle, and a travel exclusive using blue detailing on a white bottle with only 750 bottles produced.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 30, 2025

Founded in 2016 and putting more details onto the bottle labels than any other distillery or blender currently in business, Torabhaig is the distillery we should all be giving our smoke-fuelled attention to.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2025

These limited releases including Red Rye Finish (2016) and Bourbon Cask & Rye (2017) were the blending team’s playground for innovation. Experimental Canvas: The Blenders’ Batch Series The late 2010s saw Johnnie Walker release several small-batch experiments under the “Blenders’ Batch” banner.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ardbeg Dark Cove (2016) – The Darkest Side of Ardbeg Marketed as the “darkest Ardbeg ever,” Dark Cove celebrated the distillery’s smuggling history with a release that heavily featured dark sherry cask maturation. While not their most celebrated release, it remains a fascinating chapter in their NAS journey.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Launched at Halloween in 2016, the fifth Black Bowmore 50 Year Old edition consisted of 159 bottles, with a retail price of £16,000. The Final Black Bowmore: A Luxury Whisky Credit: Whisky-Online In 2014, the remaining ex-sherry cask whisky was ‘rediscovered’ and removed from Bowmore’s No.1

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 5, 2025

Clynelish was briefly closed in 2016 for a year-long upgrade which was completed in June 2017, equipping the distillery with an improved mash tun and washbacks which have increased the capacity to 4.8 million litres of alcohol.

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