The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Specially selected and limited casks are available to purchase and will be bottled in 2033 when SMWS celebrates its 50th anniversary. Prices range from £4,000 to £6,000 depending on the cask, with bottling, VAT, duty, and shipping payable once the cask is bottled in 2033. You can join the SMWS here.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In this article, I’ll share the unique stories behind each bottle, from exclusive collaborations to record-breaking auctions. Let’s dive in and see what makes these bottles so special. Becoming a member opened the door to exclusive bottles and experiences. An innovative force looking to digitalize the world of whisky collecting.

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Club Bottling Tequila Scotch Whiskey 98

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

Today, bottles of Macallan sell from anywhere between $100 and $2.6 The expression was first bottled in the 1970s (by the likes of Campbell Hope & King and Gordon & Macphail) at varying strengths, including 70 proof and 100 proof expressions. million, and the brand is now catering more to investors than it is to drinkers.

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Bottling Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 114

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) , the trade organization that represents and promotes the scotch whisky industry, has released H1 figures showing a drastic decline in exports compared to H1 2023. Data reveals that the value of scotch whisky exports fell by 18% to £2.1 billion compared to the same period in 2023.

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Promoter Promotion Bottling Scotch Whiskey 93

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Chivas Brothers , the scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, recently released its full-year performance for FY (fiscal year) 24. Net Sales Down -1.6% In FY24 (July 2023-Jun 2024), Chivas Brothers ’ net sales have declined by -1.6%. Here are all of the key points from the report. In H2, sales increased by 5%. compared to FY23.

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Bottling Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 89

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Blended scotch whisky brand, Ballantine’s , has added two new bottlings to its True Music Icons collection , paying tribute to two legends of the UK music scene: Elton John and John Lennon. The Bottle Designs The design of Ballantine’s True Music Icons bottlings perfectly reflects the characters and legacies of each performer.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 4, 2024

An independent bottler is a company or individual that purchases casks of whisky from distilleries and bottles it under their own label, rather than the distillery’s brand. These bottlers may choose to age the whisky further, blend it with other casks, or bottle it at cask strength.

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Bottling Rum Gin Scotch Whiskey 90

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Perhaps one of the biggest losses during the 1980s Whisky Loch, Port Ellen garnered a dedicated cult following through independent bottlings and Diageo’s Annual Releases. Whilst the series was discontinued in 2005, it is still regarded highly by collectors, who have over 121 bottlings from 36 distilleries to collect.

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Bottling Whiskey Scotch Whiskey 89

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Some of the rare whisky lots featured in the 2023 auction. As well as benefiting charities, Distillers One of One offers whisky enthusiasts the chance to own completely unique bottles of whisky and embark on once-in-a-lifetime whisky experiences. Attendees at the 2023 auction. So far, £4.3

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Bottling Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 52

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

bottled 1977. In celebration of The Macallan’s launch of TIME : SPACE , the oldest whisky in the world at 84 years, I thought that this week on Scotch Whisky Legends , I would return to my roots. One of the very first Scotch Whisky Legends articles focused on The Macallan 1938 Handwritten Label. The whisky clocks in at 45.5%

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Bottling Whiskey Scotch Whiskey 91

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

This week on Scotch Legends, we take a (nose)dive into the Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof, bottled in the 1980s for Samaroli. Be sure to read the previous installments of Scotch Whisky Legends here. Only 2,400 of these were ever produced, adding to the allure of this already famous bottling. S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2024

If you have read my ‘about’ section on the ‘ Team ’ page of The Whiskey Wash, you will know that I have a particular affinity for Cadenhead dumpies. These understated bottles often contain some of the most precious scotch whisky, both in terms of its age and its provenance. Bottled in May 1979 at 47.5% By the time of St.

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Bottling Whiskey Scotch Whiskey 111

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Credit: Loch Lomond Group Loch Lomond Group , owners of the Littlemill whisky brand, has unveiled the oldest age-statement scotch whisky from the now-closed Littlemill Distillery. The new 47 year old single malt is part of the Vanguards Collection, a new annual series from Littlemill that began in 2023 with the launch of a 45 year old whisky.

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Bottling Wine Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 91

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Caol Ila Distillers Edition BUY NOW: $65 (2023 Edition) For something a little peatier, Caol Ila isn’t necessarily the first port of call for cask finishing in the Isle of Islay, but this is one of the most consistent releases I’ve tried over the years. It’s certainly worth exploring if you can get your hands on it.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2024

In the 1980s, the hotel decided to commission several single malt, cask strength bottlings for their clients. As such, Prestonfield House’s foresight regarding the potential of single cask whiskies produced some very special bottlings. Only 405 bottles were ever produced. ABV in 2006. Colour: white wine.

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Bottling Bitters Wine Scotch Whiskey 94

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 10, 2024

However, despite the accessibility of The Glenlivet ’s modern core range, the distillery has also seen a number of old and rare bottlings hit the secondary market. One such bottling is The Glenlivet 1955 27 Year Old Duthie For Samaroli. The bottle is also notable for the involvement of scotch-bottling legends Samaroli and Duthie.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 3, 2024

The Royal Brackla 1975 27 Year Old “Green” Brackla This Royal Brackla is an elusive and legendary bottle in scotch whisky circles. Distilled at Royal Brackla in 1975, the whisky was bottled on the 28th of October 2002 by The Whisky Exchange, just three years after the online retailer’s establishment.

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Bottling Wine Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 89

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Dalmore introduced the first edition of the Cask Curation Series in 2023 , where it was sherry casks and the collaboration with sherry bodega Gonzáles Byass that were in focus. What Is The Cask Curation Series? The three whiskies are all non-chill filtered and presented with their natural color.

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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

AUGUST 25, 2024

The Glendronach 15 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 Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso ex-Sherry casks sourced from Spain, The Glendronach 15 Year Old is bottled at 46% ABV. How Much Is The Glendronach 15 Year Old?

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 20, 2024

Continuing our journey through Serge Valentin and Angus MacRaild’s top-rated bottles on WhiskyFun , today we are taking a look at the Balvenie 1968 Vintage Cask #7294. Since production began at Balvenie in 1893 until the release of its first official bottling in 1973, the distillery catered to blends such as Grant’s Steadfast.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2024

Once the brand is recognized as premium, like The Macallan, bottles of Glenrothes will become increasingly rare and expensive. One such bottle of Glenrothes whisky is the Glenrothes 1957 22 Year Old Cadenhead Dumpy. The whisky was bottled from a sherry cask – a Speyside staple – in July of that year at 80 proof.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The World’s Leading Spirit Tourism Experience (according to the World Travel Awards 2023), Johnnie Walker Princes Street takes guests on a journey through the world of Johnnie Walker through AI technology, installations, and tastings. Diageo states that 700,000 highballs and whisky cocktails have been served at the venue since opening.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 13, 2024

Barclay and McKinlay continued to expand global exports – the iconic square bottle was allegedly introduced to enable the brand’s American salesmen to conceal bottles in their briefcases during prohibition from 1920. In 1993, Ballantine’s 21-Year-Old expression was launched – at the time the brand’s oldest whisky bottling.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 3, 2024

Whisky from these beloved casks has been expertly blended by Master Blender Calum Fraser and bottled at 10 years old. The celebratory malt is bottled at a fixed strength for a memorable experience to share with friends.” Only 2,400 bottles are available. We have exciting ideas for 2024 with further limited bottlings planned.”

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 4, 2024

The bottle costs £670 (~$855) and can be purchased via the Ardbeg website now. The Ardbeg Y2K was distilled in 2000 and bottled at 46% ABV in 2023 after over two decades of maturation in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. Read the full article at Ardbeg Y2K Is Officially On Sale

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 25, 2024

Skyfall celebrates the 50 th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, giving the inclusion of the Macallan 1962 Fine and Rare bottling added significance as a reference to the release of the first Bond film, Dr. No , in 1962. The Macallan Archival Series Folio One was released in 2015 – with only seven folio bottlings released so far.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2024

It showcases how far the brand has come since its inception in 2001” Distilled, matured, and bottled on Islay, Port Charlotte’s peaty profile makes it a classic Islay expression, showcasing the smoke that the island is famous for. The Tequila Cask Finish is made up of 272 bottles. The Manzanilla Sherry Cask has 813 bottles.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 10, 2024

Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked 2023, 48.4% Matured in first and second-fill European and American oak, and bottled at 48.4% ABV (2023 release), the layering and the way in which smoke develops in this whisky is rather wonderful. Simply a stunning spring whisky and a great buy for about $60 a bottle. BUY NOW: $63.99

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931 The whisky-making process used to create this collection was inspired by The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931, one of the foremost first-hand resources on early 20th-century scotch whisky distillation. The book was republished by James Eadie Ltd in 2023 in collaboration with the British Library.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 28, 2024

The Arran Barrel Bonfire is the second edition in the distillery’s four-part series, which began in 2023 with Remnant Renegade. The new release of Arran Barrel Bonfire consists of just 14,822 bottles, bottled at 50% ABV. Barrel Bonfire is an 11 Year Old single malt with a phenol level of 42 PPM.

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Rum Bottling Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 99

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

Credit: Bruichladdich Distillery From Saturday 25th May to Saturday 1st June, Islay will celebrate its annual Fèis Ìle Festival for which Islay distilleries release exclusive bottlings and host exciting events. Bottled at 50% ABV, the 03.1 and the Port Charlotte Rock’ndaal 03.2. ABV) – finished in American oak casks.

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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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Bottling Whiskey Gin Scotch Whiskey 104

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As part of the ‘Joy Will Take You Further’ campaign, the latest incarnation of the ‘Striding Man’ was unveiled, which is depicted on bottle labels and brand advertising to the present day. Following ‘White Walker’, Johnnie Walker’s ‘A Song of Ice’ and ‘A Song of Fire’ Game of Thrones promotional bottlings were released in 2019.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

The series, which launched in 2023, offers whisky lovers a peek into Laphroaig’s whisky-making process, with the whisky-makers at the distillery using experimental distillation techniques and producing unique whiskies. has been bottled at cask strength, 59.6% The packaging of L2.0 20 Tasting Notes L2.0

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 13, 2024

Buy The Macallan 1967 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt on The Whiskey Wash Shop. The Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malts are amongst the most collectible bottles of Macallan whisky. It is easy to say this about many bottles of vintage Macallan. After all, they do hail from the most luxurious scotch whisky distillery in the world.

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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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