Remove 2022 Remove Scotch Whiskey Remove Wine
article thumbnail

Whisky Review: Ardbeg Spectacular

The Whiskey Wash

Promising a “spectacle of flavours”, the Spectacular was matured in port wine casks and bourbon barrels, a first for the distillery. 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.

Wine 97
article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide To The Glendronach 12 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

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.

Liquor 92
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 3

The Whiskey Wash

In 2022, Johnnie Walker partnered with BlockBar , an NFT marketplace for luxury wine and spirits, in a unique collaboration to create an exclusive release for customers featuring artwork created by digital artist, VandyThePink. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Cities Of The Future 2022 The Mars Colony Cities of the Future bottling.

article thumbnail

From Grocer to Global Whisky Powerhouse: The Gordon & MacPhail Story

The Whiskey Wash

Early Years From Speyside Grocers to Whisky Brokers Established by James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail as a grocers combined with wine and spirit merchants, the Gordon & MacPhail company first opened on the 24 th May 1895. The Cairn Distillery is a representation of G&M’s vision of the future.

Gin 78
article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide To Islay Distilleries

The Whiskey Wash

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.

Bottling 100
article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide To The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

The cask used for finishing will usually have previously held a different type of spirit, wine, or other liquid. This first step usually covers the majority of the whisky’s maturation. After the initial maturation, the whisky is moved to a different cask type.

Rum 89
article thumbnail

Everything You Need To Know About The Dalmore Luminary Series

The Whiskey Wash

It sold in November 2022 for a staggering £118,750 (~$151,000). The whisky was matured initially in American white oak and then finished in Italian Amarone red wine casks and ‘Kintsugi’ casks. US-based Dalmore fans can currently find the 16 Year Old on Wine-Searcher for around $299.99. What Will The Next Release Be?