Drinkhacker

JANUARY 29, 2024

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. Drinkhacker: How do you see the Iberian Series evolving?

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

In 2021, a replica of the distillery’s original waterwheel was installed and works just as it would have done back in 1825. This is not the first time that Glencadam Distillery has fused tradition and modernity. In addition, the whisky-making process at Glencadam remains steadfastly traditional, with the whisky being hand-crafted.

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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. This Springbank 22 Year Old was distilled in 1999 and matured for 22 years in first-fill sherry hogshead #399.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 26, 2024

was released as part of a limited ‘Icons’ redesign of packing across the entire Johnnie Walker range in 2021. A seven-bottle series, Aquas de Vida (Water of Life) collection was released in Colombia between 2020-2021. A globally released limited-edition, Icons 2.0 Blue Label exclusives were released for China and Japan in 2020.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 31, 2024

Here is a list of some notable accolades it has won recently: Gold at the International Spirits Challenge – 2023 and 2021 Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition – 2022 and 2021 Master (Best in Category) at the The Scotch Whisky Masters – 2020 Gold Outstanding (96 points) at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (..)

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

Ardbeg fans look forward to this coveted event every year, with previous expressions including Planet Ardbeg in 2023, Ardcore in 2022, and Scorch in 2021. Promising a “spectacle of flavours”, the Spectacular was matured in port wine casks and bourbon barrels, a first for the distillery.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The current auction record sits at £3,401 , achieved at Whisky Auctioneer in October 2021. The distillery filled its first casks in almost 30 years in 2021, and began welcoming visitors this summer (2024). Read the full article at Scotch Whisky Legends: Rosebank 20 Year Old Distillers Agency/Zenith 1980s

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 28, 2024

A 2004 vintage whisky matured in first-fill American white oak bourbon, the 15 year old won multiple accolades, including a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021. Last year’s edition, Batch 3 , was matured in bourbon and amontillado sherry casks for 15 years.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Originally launched as part of the Grouse family, it was rebranded in 2021 to focus on its unique profile as a blend of single malts, distinct from the more common grain-based blends. The Naked Malt, formerly known as Naked Grouse, is a blended malt whisky introduced by The Famous Grouse brand in 2011.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

Neither Brown-Forman nor The Glendronach Distillery has directly stated that the brand is chill-filtered, although the wording ‘Non-Chill Filtered’ was removed from the packaging of the core range in 2021. Chill-filtration is a method of filtering whisky to remove residue and cloudiness.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is the second collaboration between The Glenturret and Jaguar, with the Jaguar x Glenturret E-type 60th Anniversary being released in 2021. With a minimum age of 32 years, it was bottled at 42.3% The new blend promises a unique experience for whisky enthusiasts, designed to usher in the new year with a touch of luxury.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Credit: Gordon & MacPhail In 2021, Gordon & MacPhail released Generations 2021, a Glenlivet 1940 80 Years Old , crowned the worlds oldest bottled single malt scotch whisky. 1 at Sothebys Hong Kong on 2 nd October 2021. Open only to bidders based in Hong Kong, the Generations 2021 Decanter No.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 15, 2024

In 2021, the brand launched ‘ Regal F.C. ’, an online platform that, according to a brand press release: “ gives fans exclusive, behind-the-scenes content from some of the biggest names in football – from players and presenters to DJs and designers. This is not the first time that Chivas Regal has forayed into football.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

“Over the last three years, we’ve gained a loyal following for this special whisky and our hope every year is for more people to experience how truly special Scottish Oak is and the incredible flavours it can impart to Scotch. “So The saplings are growing well, with many now visible from the distillery.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 16, 2024

Following the release of the limited edition Springbank SYN 20 Collection in 2021, we are pleased to be offering another rare selection of Springbank private cask bottlings: the Springbank Starkickers. Years or even decades later, these casks would be bottled by Springbank as private cask bottlings for members of the syndicates.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 28, 2024

Following the launch of the new core range in 2020, Benriach secured an outstanding seven Double Gold Medals at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition , considered one of the most influential spirits competitions in the world. Serve in a short glass with ice or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The SWA asserts that the scotch whisky industry is continuing to feel the impacts of the large 25% tariff on US imports of single malt scotch, which was levied between October 2019 and March 2021. In more welcome news, the Indian market for scotch whisky (by volume) grew by 17.3%

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 12, 2024

Since the introduction of Dewar’s Double Double, the expressions have seen huge success with consumers and in various whisky awards such as the World Whiskies Awards in 2021. Best Scotch Blended’ and ‘World’s Best Blended’ were awarded to the Double Double 21 Year Old.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 13, 2024

Originally created by George Ballantine in 1865, the blend has grown into a brand synonymous with Scotch whisky worldwide – Ballantine’s was the world’s second highest-selling scotch whisky in 2021. Exploring the brand’s origins, heraldry, and geese – here is everything you need to know about Ballantine’s.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

Buy Glenfiddich Whisky We have a great selection of Glenfiddich scotch whisky on The Whiskey Wash Shop, including this Glenfiddich 20 Year Old Mr Porter bottled in 2021. The bottle most recently sold in February 2023 for £3,500. The bottling was created in collaboration with the luxury menswear retailer, Mr Porter.

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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

MARCH 19, 2024

Owner Diageo has invested £185 million into refurbishing the distillery along with Brora, which reopened in 2021. The distillery, located on Islay, has amassed a cult following since its closure in 1983 amid the dreaded Whisky Loch. Both ‘ghost’ distilleries are now back up and running, much to the delight of whisky fans across the globe.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

But, if you are looking for the complex profile of a well-aged single malt, an NAS blended scotch might not be right for you. In 2021, the expression won a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. When all is said and done, it is subjective. If you enjoyed Red Label neat, then enjoy it neat!

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A Lagavulin Offerman 2 nd Edition bottling followed in 2021, launched for the US market and distillery visitors. The expression was matured in a mixture of refill and rejuvenated ex-bourbon casks, which had been wood-shaved and re-charred.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

But, if you are looking for the complex profile of a well-aged single malt, an NAS blended scotch might not be right for you. In 2021, the expression won a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. When all is said and done, it is subjective. If you enjoyed Red Label neat, then enjoy it neat!

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In 2021 and 2023 the auction saw bids come in from 21 countries. Previous Distillers One of One Auctions The Distillers One of One Auction has previously been held in 2021 and 2023. A number of bidders will be able to attend the auction in person, with more details expected at a later date.

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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. 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. Diageo has since invested large amounts of money in the brand.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 13, 2024

By comparison, the Double Cask bottlings are a much newer venture, first appearing in Macallan’s range in 2021. This is because the early releases stated on the label that the whisky was “matured in sherry wood”. The Double Cask 18 Year Olds are whiskies matured in a combination of American oak and European oak casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 19, 2024

Much to the delight of Lowland whisky fans, Rosebank was reopened in 2021 and has since released several expressions, including a 30 Year Old. Rosebank Distillery Ltd was formed in 1894, and in a significant shift in the industry, it was among the companies that amalgamated in 1914 to form the Scottish Malt Distillers.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Brora Distillery reopened in 2021. Brora reopened in 2021. This is ironic considering that whiskies from Brora and Port Ellen have since become highly sought after and extremely expensive to purchase should you come across some at auction. Most of the distilleries mentioned above will never work again.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

The 25 Year Old was added to the distillery’s core range in 2017, and previously won Best In Show Whisky at the SFWSC in 2021. Despite its small capacity, Glen Scotia has an extensive core range. According to the distillery website, the whisky emulates “traditional distillery character and the signature Campbeltown style.”

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Walking for Progress: Johnnie Walker’s Contemporary Advertising In 2021, Johnnie Walker revived the ‘Keep Walking’ campaign, inspiring people to journey towards a more positive future, with an ethos of moving forward to a world where everyone is accepted and celebrated.

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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 28, 2024

Before this, it sold in October 2023, January 2021, and March 2019 for between £5,400 and £12,500. Brora reopened in 2021 to much fanfare and released the Brora Triptych in celebration. The Reopening of Port Ellen Port Ellen is set to reopen in 2024. The plans were approved in early 2020.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2024

The Caol Ila 1997 23 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice was bottled on 2nd July 2021 and clinch gold in the 19-24 year old category at the International Whisky Competition. In a time when the demand for Islay whiskies is on the rise, G&M has continued to bottle rare and stunning whiskies from the island.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 19, 2024

Caol Ila Founded: 1846 Owner: Diageo Capacity: 6.5

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