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Laphroaig 18 Year Old Is Back

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Its removal from the distillery’s lineup in 2016 was a loss to the many fans who appreciated the malt’s depth of character and sweet smoke. Eight years since the beloved Laphroaig 18 Year Old was discontinued the distillery has announced that the iconic expression will be making a return to its core range, selling for £180 (~$230).

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Whisky Hammer Marks 100th Auction with Remarkable Giveaway

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It also reflects the growing global interest in whiskey collecting and investing. In recent years, billions of dollars worth of whiskey has been sold via online and bricks and mortar auctions, including the Macallan 1926 60 Year Old Valerio Adami, which sold for an astonishing £2.18 million (~$2.7 million) in November 2023.

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Glen Grant’s Master Distiller, Dennis Malcolm OBE To Retire, New Master Distiller Named

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Then, in 2016, Dennis Malcolm was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to the Speyside community and the scotch whisky industry. Five years later, Malcolm celebrated 60 years in the scotch whisky industry.

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Ireland and Iberia: Kindred Spirits – An Interview with Irish Distillers’ Billy Leighton

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Like Scotch, Irish whiskey has a long tradition of aging in ex-sherry casks that hail from this part of the world. The ex-bourbon, American oak backbone of so many Irish and Scotch whiskeys today really didn’t become the norm until the 1960s. There was a whiskey called Yellow Hammer and one called Merlin.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

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Drinkers and collectors might also be interested in this Macallan 12 Year Old from the 1990s, available on The Whiskey Wash Shop for just $1,328. The 12 Year Old Double Cask expression was launched in 2016, and the range is still available today, complete with a 15 Year Old, an 18 Year Old, and a 30 Year Old expression.

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Alice In Wonderland-Inspired Whisky To Provide Clean Water To People In Madagascar

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The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old is limited to just 210 bottles. The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old Single Cask (59.1% Credit: The Maclean Foundation The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old was hand-selected by Charles Maclean and Glen Scotia Master Distiller, Iain McAlister.

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Whisky Review: Aberfeldy 28 Year Old Limited Release

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It was released in 2016 as a travel retail exclusive and following a packaging revamp in 2014. Buy The Aberfeldy 28 Year Old The Aberfeldy 28 Year Old is available for $492 on The Whiskey Wash Shop, with free shipping to the US. This Aberfeldy 28 Year Old is a high-age statement release from the Highland distillery. Buy it now.

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