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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. Back in the day, the wine would have been imported in casks.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Glendronach 12 Year Old

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A multi-award-winning release, The Glendronach 12 Year Old’s accolades include gold medals from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2017, 2019) and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). Where Is The Glendronach 12 Year Old Produced? Spiced mulled wine and pear. Palate: Rich, creamy silky-smooth.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Glendronach 15 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

Following the expression’s revival, The Glendronach 15 Year Old has proven to be a multi-award-winning release, including a gold medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019), and the accolade of ‘Best in Show’ whisky category winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020).

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Why The Glendronach 21 Year Old Parliament Has Nothing To Do With Politics

The Whiskey Wash

The multi-award-winning Parliament’s other accolades include a silver medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013), and a double gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). The average price for a 750ml bottle of Glendronach Parliament 21 Year Old is currently $325 on Wine-Searcher.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Macallan 18 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

During this time period, more specifically in 2016, The Macallan stopped displaying vintage statements on the 18 Year Olds. Taking a look at wine-searcher, I can see that the average price for a 750ml bottle of Macallan 18 Year Old 2023 is $427. US Total Wine & More – 2023 release – $409.99

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Platinum Medal-Winning Single Malt Scotch Whiskies From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 – Part 1

The Whiskey Wash

” 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. The whisky is a combination of both peated and unpeated spirit matured in four different casks: sherry, bourbon, virgin oak, and Madeira Island wine.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Glendronach 18 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

A multi-award-winning release, The Glendronach 18 Year Old’s accolades include a silver and ‘silver outstanding’ medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013, 2014), and a gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). at Gordon’s Fine Wine and Liquors, Waltham.

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