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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Editions 2023 & 2024 In 2023, Johnnie Walker released two global limited-edition Blue Labels, reimagining the blended whisky’s traditional flavor profile and style. Read part one here , two here , and three here. One of the blends, Blue Label: Xordinare was finished in XO Cognac casks.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Luckily, we have some fantastic bottles of whisky and cognac on The Whiskey Wash Shop that will make great gifts for the whisky lover in your life. So, whilst scotch whisky distillers know what works for their customer base, English whisky distillers are still experimenting. The best part?

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MAY 16, 2024

The Springbank Starkickers The Springbank Starkickers are limited private cask bottlings of Springbank distilled in the late 1990s and early 2000s and bottled between 2017 and 2023. ABV Springbank Starkicker 1998 25 Year Old, matured in a fresh sherry hogshead, bottled 2023, 50.1%

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AUGUST 13, 2024

Buy The Macallan 1967 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt on The Whiskey Wash Shop. After all, they do hail from the most luxurious scotch whisky distillery in the world. For example, the Macallan 1957 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt has an auction record of £7,400 (~$9,415), achieved in August 2023.

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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. Magdalene scotch whiskies for sale: a St. As such, St.

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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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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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MARCH 17, 2024

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old, 46% BUY NOW: $71.99 It was so close between this whisky and Glen Garioch 12 year old for whisky of the year in 2023 for me. There aren’t many other whiskeys, certainly not from Ireland that give you that ABV and NCF for sub-$50 most of the time. This is truly a value whiskey. Just buy it.

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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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JUNE 19, 2024

Since January 2023 the bottle has been averaging between £160-£240 at auction. Buy Compass Box Whisky Compass Box Whisky & Ink is available to purchase via The Whiskey Wash Shop for $5,769. As there have been additional versions released, the 4th edition can be difficult to find at retail.

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JUNE 7, 2024

The first new spirit flowed from the Rosebank stills in 2023 (read the fascinating story of Rosebank’s stolen stills, and subsequent replicas, here ). Ian Macleod Distillers , the owner of Rosebank, has carefully restored the historic distillery to its former glory, complete with modern architectural additions, and a new visitors center.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

However, they can offer valuable glimpses into scotch whisky history and industry practices during a certain period. So, today I have put together a list of some of my favorite scotch whiskies bottled in the 1970s, all available on The Whiskey Wash Shop. How Do We Know When A Whisky Was Bottled? is a coveted release.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It also reflects the growing global interest in whiskey collecting and investing. 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) in November 2023. million (~$2.7

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APRIL 24, 2024

The most recent sale was in January 2023 for £1,300. We have a great selection of Glenrothes whisky on The Whiskey Wash Shop , including this Glenrothes 8 Year Old from the 1980s. The 8 Year Old is soon to be reviewed on The Whiskey Wash by Phil Dwyer , so keep an eye out.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

All of these whiskies are available on The Whiskey Wash Shop. Port Ellen 1978 20 Year Old Rare Malts Selection BUY NOW: $2,486 The Rare Malts Selection from DCL (now Diageo) was launched in 1995 specifically to showcase single malt scotches from closed distilleries under its portfolio. These are just some of them.

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APRIL 22, 2024

The Orchard Cobbler is matured in a combination of shaved, toasted, and re-charred (STR) ex-Red wine casks, ex-American whiskey barrels, and Oloroso sherry casks. The ex-Red wine casks make up the largest percentage of maturation at 66%, 31% ex-American whiskey, and 3% Oloroso sherry. Orchard Cobbler is bottled at 48.5%

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

Some of the rare whisky lots featured in the 2023 auction. Attendees at the 2023 auction. In 2021 and 2023 the auction saw bids come in from 21 countries. In 2021 and 2023 the auction saw bids come in from 21 countries. The Brora Iris is in the center, with the Bowmore STAC on the far right.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

The Glenturret Still Life Winter & Spring were released in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Stay tuned to The Whiskey Wash for news on this upcoming release. Credit: The Glenturret The Winter Edition was released in November 2022, and the Spring Edition was released the following March.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As previously discussed on The Whiskey Wash, The Macallan has no shortage of bottlings that honor the British Royal Family. None have seen the hammer fall since December 2023, when prices were hovering around £7,500-£8,200. The Macallan 25 Year Old Silver Jubilee Christopher & Co. magnum has only been sold at auction 16 times.

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AUGUST 25, 2024

Following the distillery’s revival, ownership of the distillery passed to Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey producer, Brown-Forman following the acquisition of The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016. The whisky’s surging popularity quickly ensured demand outstripped supply due to a lack of maturing stocks.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Whiskey Wash Shop has an expansive range of rare scotch whiskies from each region. So, today I thought I would put together a selection of some of the most intriguing scotch whiskies from each whisky region of Scotland. This historic bottle is available on The Whiskey Shop for $1,890 (£1,403).

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MAY 8, 2024

The bottle most recently sold in February 2023 for £3,500. 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. According to my records, the bottle has only sold 12 times both in the UK and Europe.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

It is a multi-award-winning expression, having won Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, as well as medals from the IWSC. The Speyburn 18 Year Old is matured in a combination of American and Spanish oak casks. The Speyburn website calls the 18 Year Old, “full-bodied indulgence with a charming, long finish.”

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MARCH 27, 2024

The first-ever whisky distillation at the distillery will occur today (March 27th) to coincide with International Whiskey Day. Following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the distillery was granted licenses to distill rum and whisky in 2023. Credit: Fionn McArthur, Orkney.com The Orkney Distillery is entering a new era.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

As the best-selling scotch whisky brand in the world, Johnnie Walker has attained global recognition in no small part due to key advertising decisions, which ensure the brand remains an integral and innovative contributor to Scotland’s whisky heritage and industry.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

According to The Scotch Whisky Industry Review, in 2023, 184,466 people visited Talisker. The distillery has witnessed various ownership changes and even a devastating fire in 1960, but it has continually thrived as a symbol of resilience. Today, Talisker remains one of the most popular whisky destinations in Scotland.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Rosebank Distillery began producing whisky once more in 2023. Spirit flowed from the stills once more in June 2023 following a multi-year restoration project. Credit: Rosebank ‘King of the Lowlands’, Rosebank Distillery , is preparing to welcome visitors for the first time in over three decades.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ferrari In The Current Formula 1 Season With just three races to go in the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, Ferrari has made a marked improvement on the 2023 season. Charles Leclerc has won three races this year, clinching first place in Monaco (his home country) and Monza – the home of Ferrari.

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JUNE 7, 2024

In 2023, a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old Valerio Adami sold at auction in London for a staggering £2.18 In 2018, Macallan opened a new £140 million facility, blending modern architecture with traditional distilling techniques, ensuring its place at the forefront of the whisky industry.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The 50th Anniversary Cask Club SMWS’ 50th Anniversary Cask Club was launched in 2023 as the society celebrated its 40th 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.

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Removing trade barriers and securing legal protections for Scotch Whisky is critical to the industry’s success, helping to increase exports and in turn creating more jobs, investment, and prosperity in Scotland and across the UK.” According to GOV.UK , scotch whisky exports in 2023 totaled £5.6

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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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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. 91% of visitors walked away with a more positive perception of the brand.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 31, 2024

Today that’s Kelsey McKechnie, Stewart’s apprentice from 2018 until 2023. Further maturation in European oak ex-oloroso sherry casks occurs for around a year before the whisky is transferred to large oak vessels called ‘tuns’ for three to four months to allow the whiskies from individual casks to marry.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The certification recognizes The Glenturret’s achievements in implementing measurable sustainability practices across the entire business operation, from whisky making to the Lalique restaurant.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

million USD) in 2023, R&B hopes to hit £25 million ($31.45 The inaugural whisky release from Isle of Raasay Distillery hit the shelves in 2020. The distillery has also produced Isle of Raasay Gin, which went on sale in 2019. Following a revenue report of £5 million ($6.28 million USD) in sales by 2033.

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