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In partnership with BlockBar, Glenfiddich Distillery is releasing a rare 1985 cask bottling, with just 150 bottles estimated to be yielded from the cask. Speaking about the whisky, and the collaboration with BlockBar, Kinsman said: “This exclusive cask bottling for BlockBar is a piece of Glenfiddich history.
Credit: The Glenturret The Glenturret , the claimant to the title of ‘Oldest Distillery in Scotland’, has unveiled its 2024 releases, including eight single malts crafted by the legendary Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno. ABV – £67 (~$86) 12 Years Old 2024, 46.4% ABV – £67 (~$86) 12 Years Old 2024, 46.4%
The distillery oversees more than two million barrels aging across 70-plus warehouses in two Kentucky counties, providing the whiskey for both its iconic flagship releases and smaller, specialty expressions. Heaven Hills Grain To Glass Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey represents a bold evolution from one of Kentuckys most storied distilleries.
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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This is the ultimate guide to the 2024 International Whisky Competition. The Judges Judging panels consist of highly experienced tasters of the world of whiskey, wine, and beer alike. All bourbons are judged against each other in the same session, as goes with peated scotches, international single malts, etc.
Credit: Diageo Johnnie Walker , one of the world’s most beloved blended scotch whisky brands, has unveiled the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra, believed to be the lightest whisky bottle. Diageo has stated that the “previously claimed ‘lightest weight scotch whisky bottle’ was launched by a UK retailer and weighed around 298 grams.”
The three Double Gold medal-winning blended scotches from the International Spirits Challenge 2024. In recent years, as the scotch whisky industry has evolved, single malts have often taken center stage. However, amongst drinkers, there will always be a widely felt affinity for blended scotch whisky.
The site, in the heart of Inverharroch Farm, will be home to all aspects of production from distillation to bottling, creating 12 full-time jobs and 50 volunteering positions. The Cabrach Collective Ahead of the planned opening in 2024, the distillery has launched The Cabrach Collective.
How Does Loch Lomond 50 Year Old Compare To Younger Bottles From The Distillery? A difficult question on the surface of things, but it’s a very warranted question when it comes to Loch Lomond , as they have the ability to produce super consistent batches of whisky, as well as super experimental bottlings, too.
If you are looking to sample some top-tier scotch whiskies in 2024, The Whisky Exchange has you covered, with a list of six whiskies on the shortlist, and one that has been named ‘Whisky of the Year’. Here are the best scotch whiskies of 2024, according to The Whisky Exchange.
Glen Scotia Distillery is hosting numerous events for the 2024 Campbeltown Malts Festival. Glen Scotia Distillery, tucked away in the heart of Campbeltown, has released tickets for the Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 and unveiled a list of exclusive events. Buy Glen Scotia Whisky Single malt whisky from Glen Scotia is very rare.
At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, 84 different spirits were awarded Platinum medals. Of those 84, 15 of those were age-statement single malt scotch whiskies. So, without further ado, here are nine Platinum medal-winning single malt scotch whiskies from the 2024 SFWSC.
The 2024 competition took place in April this year and saw thousands of entries across multiple categories. In 2024, there were 84 Platinum medal-winning spirits. 16 of those were single malt scotch whiskies. Bottled at 54.2%, Glen Scotia Victoriana is available worldwide. If I hear anything, I shall let you know.
The whisky is now housed in a glass bottle that weighs 25% less than the original 70cl bottle and fully recyclable outer packaging. Chivas Regal 18 Year Old’s New Look From October 2024, blended scotch whisky fans around the world will be able to purchase the Chivas Regal 18 Year Old with updated packaging.
The Springbank Starkickers The Springbank distillery is one of the most famous and successful distilleries in Scotland, releasing high-age statement whiskies and exclusive bottlings to an audience around the world. Years or even decades later, these casks would be bottled by Springbank as private cask bottlings for members of the syndicates.
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. Bruichladdich Rock’ndaal 03.1
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Credit: Diageo Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye has released the 2024 30 Year Old limited edition single malt scotch whisky. Ewan Gunn, Diageo’s single malt scotch ambassador, hails the 30 Year Old as “a consistently exceptional release.” The 2024 Edition was bottled at 49.8%
Until the start of the 80s, Macallan had been outsourcing its bottling to independent bottlers such as Gordon & Macphail. At the beginning of the decade, Macallan took control of bottling and distribution, and the 10 Year Olds were unveiled. What else can we expect from Macallan in 2024? Only time will tell.
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.
The single malt scotch whisky was distilled at Glenglassaugh Distillery on March 20th, 1974, and bottled on May 7th, 2024 from single cask #3799, a Pedro Ximénez hogshead. Only 190 bottles were yielded from the cask.
Glengoyne White Oak, bottled at 47.8% Also bottled at 47.8% ” The GlenAllachie Meikle Tòir Turbo 2024 Edition Credit: The GlenAllachie Distillery Company Following on from the success of the previous Meikle Tòir expressions, The GlenAllachie has unveiled the Turbo 2024 Edition. This release is strictly limited.
New scotch whisky releases this week include two old and rare expressions from The Last Drop and an experimental whisky from Cù Bòcan. The Glen Scotia 9 Year Old Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 is available to purchase online and through specialist retailers for an RRP of £65 (~$81). The visitor experience is due to open in 2024.
In March 2024 The Dalmore revealed the second installment in its famed Luminary Series. With a starting bid of £75,000, it is safe to assume that the bottle will sell for a staggering price. With a starting bid of £75,000, it is safe to assume that the bottle will sell for a staggering price. Why are the bottles so expensive?
As, of course, do the many bottles of Macallan scotch whisky that can be found throughout the villa. 200 Years Young The Macallan has certainly pulled out all of the stops to celebrate its bicentenary in 2024. Well, there are four months left of 2024. Long-time collaborator, David Carson, contributed to the project.
The Glenlivet 25 Year Old Special Jubilee Reserve was bottled in 1977 in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee – 25 years on the throne. And, why do I believe that this bottle deserves far more recognition than it receives? This does not mean, of course, that there are only 876 bottles in existence.
The Brora 1977 #2845 is among ‘The Twelve’, Diageo’s Casks of Distinction offerings for 2024. Credit: Diageo Twelve exceptional casks of single malt scotch whisky were presented to whisky connoisseurs at a lavish ceremony in Loch Ness this month. Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.:
Credit: Benriach Distillery In a new release , Benriach Distillery has unveiled its oldest whiskey to date: the Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years. This rare and exclusive expression was bottled from a single cask, yielding just 37 bottles of some of the finest Benriach whisky. The bottle is priced at £25,000 (~$31,790).
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% As such, St.
The Balvenie Fifty Collection The Balvenie Fifty Collection will consist of just 375 bottles that will be released annually (125 per year) from August 7th, 2024 until the end of 2026. The First Edition is a 1973 vintage Balvenie whisky, matured in a European oak refill butt for 50 years and bottled from the single cask #8720.
Credit: Glenmorangie Glenmorangie Original, the flagship single malt scotch from the Highland distillery, has received a two-year upgrade to its age statement. The whisky, originally 10 years old, is now bottled at 12, making it “more delicious than ever” according to a brand press release.
The new release of Arran Barrel Bonfire consists of just 14,822 bottles, bottled at 50% ABV. Arran single malt has previously been bottled at 14 and 20PPM, with this expression constituting the highest peat level in an Arran expression. The finish is long, rich, and sweet. Thoroughly enjoyable and luxurious.”
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The first edition was named ‘The World’s Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2024’ by Forbes. Limited to just 15,000 bottles worldwide, the whisky is now available in selected markets for an RRP of £85 (~$114). You can purchase the bottle on the Isle of Raasay Distillery website.
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In scotch whisky new releases this week, Ardbeg unveils its Ardbeg Day release, Dewar’s is in partnership with the U.S. Strathearn’s inaugural single malt hits the market, and there is a new bottling in the Timorous Beastie Cheese Cellar Collection. Let’s take a look at the latest scotch whiskies to hit the shelves.
Credit: Royal Salute In July 2024, Royal Salute introduced the 62 Gun Salute Collection , expanding its prestigious range with two new expressions: The American Oak Reserve and The Peated Reserve, alongside The Original Reserve. Is This Massively Different From The Regular Bottles of 62 Gun Salute? Yes, hugely.
The official release date is 24th October 2024, and the book has an RRP of £22 (~$28). What Can Whisky Lovers Expect From ‘SCOTCH: The Balmoral Guide To Scotch Whisky’ Cameron Ewen and Moa Reynolds combine their scotch whisky expertise to guide readers through some of the best bottles in SCOTCH Bar’s 500-bottle collection.
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.
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 limited edition whiskies will be available for purchase in global markets as well as via The Whisky Exchange from Monday 23rd September 2024.
Images credit: Bunnahabhain Distillery Bunnahabhain , a scotch whisky distillery on Islay, has announced the release of a new 21 Year Old Cask Strength whisky, a limited edition bottling set to be released annually. Crafted from just 21 carefully selected casks, only 2,682 bottles have been made available.
The Glenfiddich Grand Château will be available from luxury whisky and spirit retailers as well as UK-based premium establishments, including Harvey Nichols , from September 2024. Red wines from the Bordeaux region are noted for their full-bodied structure and rich flavors of dark fruits and oak tannins.
Scotch whisky exports have taken a huge hit in the first half of 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. in H1 2024 compared to the first half of 2023.
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