VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Old Forester’s 117 Series has brought a number of covetable and experimental bottles to market. On Tuesday, the bourbon brand released the line’s newest addition: Scotch Cask Finish. in 1870, and has become a fixture in the American whiskey category. Old Forester 117 Series Scotch Cask Finish is available starting Dec.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Since its closure, Rosebank fans have been sustained by limited edition releases from owner Ian Macleod Distillers, as well as some independent bottlings. Given this exciting prospect, I thought it would be fitting to take a look at an older Rosebank whisky for this week’s Scotch Whisky Legends.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 27, 2024

Credit: Diageo Three years since Brora ’s doors reopened, and spirit began to flow from its stills once more, the slumbering casks in the distillery’s warehouse now officially contain scotch whisky rather than new-make spirit. Costing £10,000 per bottle, the distillery exclusive bottling pays tribute to Brora’s past and looks to the future.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This Glen Scotia whisky was distilled in 1973 and bottled in 1999, the same year that Glen Scotia reopened under Loch Lomond Distillers following two periods of closure in the 1980s and 90s. There were two versions of this bottling release: one bottled in 1996 and one bottled in 1999. The new plant continued as Clynelish.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 12, 2024

Bottled in November 2021, this became another of the rare private cask bottlings scattered across the secondary market. Only 210 bottles were produced from this cask, making this an incredibly rare expression. Other such bottles include the Springbank Starkickers, which you can read about here.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 30, 2024

Best Blended Scotch GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Dewar’s Double Double 37 Years Old – 96.37 points Dewar’s Double Double 37 Year Old is a limited edition release from the iconic blended scotch brand. Like every other bottle in the ‘Double Double’ range, the 37 Year Old is matured using Dewar’s unique 4-stage aging process.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 10, 2024

As well as clever marketing, Highland Park Distillery also has an impressive list of accolades under its belt for top-quality scotch whiskies: The Highland Park 18 Year Old was named ‘Best Spirit in the World’ by F. Paul Pacult in 2021. It was also awarded a Gold Medal in the 2021 International Spirits Challenge.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The wellie-boot bag that comes with the Laphroaig 10 Year Old is reusable and is designed to carry everything from outdoor gear to water bottles. You might even use it to carry around your next bottle of Laphroaig. Limited to just 220 70cl bottles, each bottle is priced at £2,200.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

The Rarity of Dallas Dhu Single Malt Whisky Industry excitement surrounding the reopening of Dallas Dhu is being bolstered by Whisky Auctioneer , which is offering old and rare bottles of Dallas Dhu in its July auction, which begins today (July 26th). This month’s auction will feature many rare bottles of Dallas Dhu single malt whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Data reveals that the value of scotch whisky exports fell by 18% to £2.1 this year – the number of scotch whisky bottles exported every second fell from 40 in H1 2023, to 36 in H1 2024. The fall comes after scotch whisky exports topped £6 million for the first time in 2022. The volume of exports also fell by 10.2%

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

The Glendronach 12 Year Old is single malt scotch whisky, known for its heavily sherried rich style, originating from Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez ex-Sherry casks sourced from Spain, The Glendronach 12 Year Old is bottled at 43% ABV. Spicy with medium-length and a dry finish.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 9, 2024

In most instances, making one bottle of whisky is extremely carbon and water-intensive, so it is incredibly important that as an industry we try to reduce this. In 2021 we did our first carbon footprint report and we’ve done one every year since. So what is the carbon impact of whisky? Credit: Drimnin Estate Thirdly, water.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

Johnnie Walker Red Label does not carry an age statement and is bottled at 40% ABV. This means that we do not know how old the whisky inside the bottle is. We do know, however, that the whisky is at least three years old, as this is a legal requirement in scotch whisky regulation. How Much Is A Bottle of Red Label?

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 3, 2024

In celebration, the new Laphroaig Càirdeas 2024 Cask Favourites pays homage to the last three decades of friendship, as well as previous Càirdeas releases, including the 2019 Triple Wood and the 2021 PX Cask. Whisky from these beloved casks has been expertly blended by Master Blender Calum Fraser and bottled at 10 years old.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

As such, independent bottlings of Glenfiddich are extremely rare. Bottles such as this Glenfiddich 1956 29 Year Old for Intertrade, therefore, are highly prized. This 1956 vintage was distilled even before the single malt scotch was marketed outside of the United Kingdom. It is still family-owned and run by the Grants.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The bottle in question is the Port Ellen 1969 15 Year Old Celtic Label Gordon & Macphail For Intertrade Don’t forget to read the previous installments of WhiskyFun Legends here. This Port Ellen 1969 15 Year Old Celtic Label Gordon & Macphail was bottled at 64.7% Other than that, the bottle is very unassuming. Even rarer.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 28, 2024

Inspired by the 1994 bottling of the Original Ten, with its fruit-laden complexity and smooth, rounded taste, the current Original Ten re-imagines the 1898 origins of Benriach, brought to life in the 21st century through fusing distilling styles with extraordinary casks. What Is The Oldest Benriach Whisky Ever Produced?

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 13, 2024

As the distillery’s longest-running series (which is still going in 2024) the bottlings are a staple of The Macallan’s core range. The distillery also released some ‘Special Selection’ bottlings around this time. Today, The Macallan 18 Year Olds do not carry vintage, only bottling dates. Packaging Changes A 1997 vintage.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 22, 2024

Brora reopened in 2021, meaning that the sister distilleries are both producing whisky once more. Again, the availability of this bottling in the UK far exceeds that in the United States. It is safe to say that if it were not for this Clynelish 14 Year Old Flora & Fauna, the distillery would not have had such a remarkable comeback.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

Following the purchase by Angus Dundee in 2000, the distillery began to produce single malt bottlings including a 10 year old and a 15 year old in 2008. In 2021, a replica of the distillery’s original waterwheel was installed and works just as it would have done back in 1825. This was followed by a 30 year old release in 2012.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

Johnnie Walker Red Label does not carry an age statement and is bottled at 40% ABV. This means that we do not know how old the whisky inside the bottle is. We do know, however, that the whisky is at least three years old, as this is a legal requirement in scotch whisky regulation. How Much Is A Bottle of Red Label?

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 19, 2024

MLPA Phenol Parts per Million (PPM): 50ppm Auction Record: Ardbeg 1974 Single Bourbon Cask #2742 – £35,000, November 2022 Highest-rated WhiskyFun Bottle: Ardbeg 1967 29 YO Kingsbury Cask #922 – 96 points Ardbeg was founded in 1815 by the McDougall family on the south coast of Islay. Browse the collection here.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is able to release both tongue-in-cheek novelty NAS bottlings such as the Ardbeg Scorch (famed for its dragon-charred casks) and older, rarer bottlings such as the Ardbeg 1965 (advertised with a hilarious Chanel parody ). One such bottle is the Ardbeg 1967 29 Year Old Kingsbury from cask #922. ABV from single cask #922.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 12, 2024

Bottled at 40% ABV, the blended scotch whisky was created to honor the five Master Blenders who had stewardship over the brand prior to the current Master Blender, Sandy Hyslop. Best Scotch Blended’ and ‘World’s Best Blended’ were awarded to the Double Double 21 Year Old.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 19, 2024

Owner Diageo has invested £185 million into refurbishing the distillery along with Brora, which reopened in 2021. The Gemini comprises two single malts distilled in 1978 and bottled at 44 years of age. The distillery, located on Islay, has amassed a cult following since its closure in 1983 amid the dreaded Whisky Loch.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 13, 2024

Bottled in the 1970s at a strength of 51.5% As such, Giaconne selected single malts to be bottled and imported exclusively for sale in his bar in Salo, Brescia. As such, Giaconne selected single malts to be bottled and imported exclusively for sale in his bar in Salo, Brescia. Salo, Brescia, Italy. Giaccone was really somebody.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2024

The whisky was matured in both ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 47.4% Originally bottled and sold in the 1970s, the 10 year old disappeared from Ardbeg’s core range in the early 1990s. Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Year Old GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Glenmorangie The Accord 12 Year Old 94.6 BUY NOW: $42.99

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

According to the distillery website, the whisky is “bottled from incredibly rare casks filled during some of the Distillery’s darkest days,” referring to the turbulent period at Ardbeg from the early 80s to the late 1990s. Bottled at 46%, this smoky single malt is perfect for those who prefer a high-age single malt with a peaty kick.

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