The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 12, 2024

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.

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APRIL 23, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 12, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

With Eric’s invaluable input and behind-the-scenes action, here are the best single malt whiskeys/whiskies from the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition 2024. The Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey and both Bird Creek expressions. The spirit is bottled at 50% ABV. ABV (115 proof).

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 16, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2024

Credit: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Women’s History Month, in March 2024, has already seen several special releases to celebrate the women in the industry. Today, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has announced the release of five limited-edition single-cask whiskies that have been selected by an all-female tasting panel.

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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. Bruichladdich Rock’ndaal 03.1

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 3, 2024

New scotch whisky releases this week include Laphroaig’s 2024 Càirdeas, a 12 year old from Daftmill, and a sherry cask expression from Bonnington. Laphroaig Càirdeas 2024 Cask Favourites Credit: Suntory Global Spirits Islay distillery, Laphroaig , has unveiled the 2024 edition of its beloved Càirdeas series.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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.:

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 3, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 12, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 21, 2024

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%

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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 29, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 16, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 29, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 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?

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 21, 2024

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).

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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% As such, St.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 7, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Eden Mill Pedro Ximénez Single Cask Credit: Eden Mill Eden Mill , the independent distiller from St Andrews, has unveiled its first release in a series of rare single cask bottlings: an ex-Pedro Ximénez single malt. Bottled at cask strength of 58.3% ABV, this release is limited to just 252 bottles, ensuring its exclusivity.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 12, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 28, 2024

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 Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Bruichladdich, Glencadam, and Dewar’s bring new releases to the market in early 2024, including an experiment with Mizunara oak, sherry and Madeira cask finishes, and higher age statement whiskies. The 21 year old Mizunara-finished whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and is set to retail for around $149.99. Having been bottled at 43.2%

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

“Best of Show” Winners from the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition. In 2014, we started the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition. Spirits are booming globally, and more distilleries and merchant bottled brands are coming online yearly. Staff needs to open boxes to make sure that bottles arrive intact.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 22, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 6, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 13, 2024

As the distillery’s longest-running series (which is still going in 2024) the bottlings are a staple of The Macallan’s core range. The distillery also released some ‘Special Selection’ bottlings around this time. Today, The Macallan 18 Year Olds do not carry vintage, only bottling dates. Packaging Changes A 1997 vintage.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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.

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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 limited edition whiskies will be available for purchase in global markets as well as via The Whisky Exchange from Monday 23rd September 2024.

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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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