The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

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. What else will The Macallan do to celebrate its anniversary?

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Print Frequent Flyer Course Drinks Keyword aquavit, egg white, lime, mango liqueur, Scotch, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ¼ oz. Compass Box Artist Blend Scotch whiskey ¼ oz. Bowmore 12yr single malt Scotch ½ oz. Krogstad aquavit ¾ oz. Stir gently to combine.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Williams has revealed its driver lineup for 2024 as Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz, who currently races for Ferrari. Now retired from Formula One racing (but currently competing in the World Endurance Championship), Button is a Senior Advisor for Williams, making the team the perfect partner for Coachbuilt Whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 18, 2024

Scottish traditions such as Hogmanay, First Footing, and (of course) the enjoyment of scotch whisky will feature in the experience, as well as references to Scottish mythology. Edinburgh International Festival Director, Nicola Benedetti said: “This year, we’ve invited everyone to participate in our 2024 theme, Rituals That Unite Us.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 16, 2024

There are around 230 results for the Starkickers at auction from 2018-2024 with vintages ranging from 1996-2000. Fast-forward to 2024, and we have seen some interesting and rare Springbank bottlings come to auction thanks to the cask syndicates. Springbank prides itself on traditional distilling methods.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

In 2024, “the Ardbeg circus is rolling into town in honour of the Distillery’s latest Limited-Edition – Ardbeg Spectacular. The event is marked by an annual release from the distillery in the lead-up to the celebrations. This year’s edition is the Ardbeg Spectacular.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 28, 2024

This new distillery will be built between Port Ellen and Laphroaig and is expected to open sometime in 2024. Speaking of Port Ellen, the distillery finally reopened in March 2024, following a multi-million-pound investment from Diageo, which also saw Brora Distillery resurrected.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 18, 2024

The inaugural World Dram Day will be celebrated on April 25th, 2024. Credit: Drinks By The Dram Spirits retailer, Master of Malt has teamed up with Drinks By The Dram to launch World Dram Day, to be celebrated annually on the last Thursday in April.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

“Best of Show” Winners from the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition. Wine Country Network has recently called for UK entrants to the 2024 Global Whisky Challenge. Photo by Christopher J. Spirits competitions across the world pit the best whiskies, bourbons, tequilas, vodkas, and more against one another. Find out more here.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Credit: Diageo The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra bottle will be officially unveiled at the London Design Festival on Saturday 14th September, 2024. Johnnie Walker At The London Design Festival The Liquid Light installation will be at the London Design Festival this weekend.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

So, if you fancy your chances in the Boutique-y vs. The World Cocktail Competition, enter here by 20th May 2024 for a chance to win your very own bottling of That Boutique-y Whisky Company whisky, hand-selected by you. US-based mixologists fear not. The Top of the Rock competition is still accepting entrants.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 14, 2024

Today, the committee is a global network of Ardbeg fans comprising over 180,000 members as of May 2024. The committee was established in February 2000 by a group of Ardbeg fans dedicated to ensuring the continued prosperity of the distillery.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2024

Credit: The Glen Grant The Glen Grant , a Speyside scotch whisky distillery, has announced the retirement of Dennis Malcolm OBE, Master Distiller. After a 63-year career in the whisky industry, Malcolm is passing the mantle to Greig Stables on July 1st, 2024.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

Credit: Ian Macleod Distillers As reported on The Whiskey Wash in March 2024 , the new Rosebank Distillery offers three separate tours: Rosebank Reawakening – £25 per person – A guided tour and a tasting of Glengoyne 12 Year Old and Tamdhu 12 Year Old (also owned by Ian Macleod Distillers).

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 30, 2024

Dewar’s Double Double 37 Year Old not only won the overall title of ‘Best Blended Scotch’ at the 2024 International Whisky Competition, it was also named ‘Best Blended Scotch Over 30 Years’, as you can see at the bottom of this article. Best Blended Scotch 12 Year Old GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Dewar’s 12 Years Old – 89.06

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 3, 2024

2 The Rare 49 Year Old go under the hammer in May 2024. The Dalmore Luminary No.2 2 The Rare 49 Year Old sold on May 31st at Sotheby’s London. Credit: Sotheby’s Sotheby’s London saw The Dalmore Luminary No.2 On May 31st it was announced that the rare whisky and accompanying sculpture by Melodie Leung sell for $117,400 (£93,750).

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 23, 2024

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%

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 8, 2024

This, until very recently, included the lamented Port Ellen, which finally reopened in March 2024. Islay was recognized as a scotch whisky region in the 1800s due to the increasing number of licensed distilleries on the island.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For international customers, the bottle will be available in selected online boutiques from late February 2024. You can register your interest in the Macallan Home Collection, River Spey here. Bottled at 44.8% ABV, the whisky has aromas of “raisin and sultana, cinnamon, apple, pear, sweet oak, treacle spong & vanilla” on the nose.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 16, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 10, 2024

The Glenglassaugh Sandend was recently shortlisted by The Whisky Exchange as one of the best scotch whiskies of 2024. Those rich, rolling juicy fruits with a bite of coastal salt.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Port Ellen Distillery is, after many delays, now expected to come back online in 2024. So, it was a huge surprise and relief when, in 2017, Diageo announced a £35 million plan to bring Brora and Port Ellen back online. Brora reopened in 2021. Are We Heading For Another Whisky Loch? Could we be heading into another whisky loch?

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 13, 2024

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. Browse the full Glen Scotia collection here.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 23, 2024

Whyte & Mackay’s Plans To Drive Spending According to Whyte & Mackay, removing barriers to spending is a key goal of the brand’s expansion plans for 2024. Read the full article at Whyte & Mackay To Focus On Travel Retail Innovations At The TWFA Exhibition 2024

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

Whisky Cask Investing Tips for 2024: 5 things you need to know before you purchase a cask of whisky to make a sound investment in single malt scotch. If you think that a cask of whisky might be the right investment for you, what else do you need to know before you invest in 2024?

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The new make spirits will be available exclusively at royalmilewhiskies.com from September 24th, 2024, for an RRP of £115. On September 17th, 2024, those who purchase a copy of The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931, will receive exclusive presale access to the Project 1927 Collection.

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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% ABV with just 2,610 bottles yielded.

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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 5, 2024

In June 2024, the first annual Global Whisky Challenge was held. The Global Whisky Challenge 2024 The Global Whisky Challenge consisted of three regionalized competitions: UK & Europe, Asia and Oceania, and America, Mexico, Canada, and South America. Founded by Wine Country Network, Inc. ,

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 4, 2024

Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished In Port Barrels With The Perfect Rocks Set – $153 Credit: ReserveBar Earlier in 2024, Angel’s Envy launched a new media campaign titled ‘Worth The Envy’. A big Happy Father’s Day from all of us at The Whiskey Wash to all the Dads out there. Don’t miss out! Put your feet up and enjoy a dram!

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 23, 2024

In 2024, Speyburn unveiled a brand refresh, including two new expressions: a bourbon cask and rum cask finish. These maltings were used at Speyburn until 1968. Like many other distilleries, Speyburn became part of Scottish Malt Distillers, the malt division of DCL. In 1991, it changed ownership and became part of Inver House.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

is available from the distillery website for an RRP of £170 , as well as from specialist retailers as of June 3rd, 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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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 4, 2024

The news of this release was announced in May 2024 , with Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden saying: “Ardbeg Vintage Y2K is a phenomenal souvenir of a pivotal year at Ardbeg. As such, the Y2K period, as it is sometimes known, is enshrined in memory by Ardbeg employees and enthusiasts alike.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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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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

MAY 3, 2024

In 2024, Macallan is celebrating its 200th anniversary, having been granted its legal distilling license in 1824. What else can we expect from Macallan in 2024? This commitment to quality and the distinctiveness of sherry cask maturation distinguished Macallan in the crowded marketplace of single malts. Only time will tell.

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