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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Glenfiddich 1959 The 1959 vintage whisky was bottled at 65 years old. Drawn from a very rare sherry butt, the whisky is emblematic of the craftsmanship involved in creating Glenfiddich single malt scotch whisky. The bottle is a tribute to our shared legacy, connecting the past with the future in a truly remarkable way.”

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For a limited time, whisky fans who purchase a bottle of The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Scotch Whisky will be gifted a free bottle of the syrup. Eden Mill’s distillery is currently under construction and is set to be completed in Spring 2025. Andrews and Edinburgh.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society , founded in 1983 by Pip Hills, specializes in sourcing, sampling, and bottling exceptional single cask whisky expressions from countries around the world. A valuable source of vintage, cask strength whiskies, old and rare SMWS bottlings have become a holy grail for whisky collectors.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

The 26 year old whisky was matured in three re-fill bourbon hogsheads and bottled at 51.2% Only 500 bottles were available via ballot. Can we expect a 25 year old in 2025? ABV with a retail price of £2,500 (~$3,185). It seems this release may have given us the answer.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

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? The Make-Up Of The Luminary Series Each release in the series comprises one ultra-rare, high-age statement bottling (The Rare), and one younger and more accessible bottling (The Collectible).

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old is limited to just 210 bottles. In a collaboration between Glen Scotia Distillery , located in Campbeltown , and The Maclean Foundation , 210 bottles of a single cask release will be sold to raise funds for clean water projects. Each bottle sold will provide one person with clean water for life.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Sherry Edition was the initial set to be released, The Port Edition – its successor and the most recent release – will be followed by a third Edition in 2025 before the last Edition will be unveiled in 2026. Only time will tell what exciting collaborations and casks we will see for the last two sets in this series.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Everything we release is small batch, natural colour, and non-chill filtered, bottled at a minimum of 46% ABV. After blending and reducing the strength to slightly above the intended bottling strength, we marry our blends in cask for at least three months. We cant wait to see what 2025 will bring.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 27, 2024

The newest bottle in the series is The Glenturret Still Life Summer. Launching today (August 27th), the release coincides with Bob Dalgarno’s 40-year anniversary of working in the scotch whisky industry. The Glenturret Still Life Autumn will be available in 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

Expected to be a three-part series, the collaboration will end in 2025. ” Unsurprisingly, this one-of-three whisky is extremely expensive; one bottle is currently being auctioned at Sotheby’s with a starting bid of £75,000 (~$95,450) , raising money for the V&A Museum. The first Dalmore Luminary, No.1

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 28, 2024

The new bottles also feature a smooth, tapered piece of glasswork that extends towards the neck of the bottle. This design feature is reminiscent of the smooth whisky inside the bottle. The Bowmore Sherry Oak Cask Collection The redesign of the packaging is set to be rolled out across Bowmore’s entire range in 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Bottled at 44.2% Guardian Oak is a global travel retail exclusive, and will be available in selected GTR airports from January 2025. Tasting notes for the new release feature vanilla beam, sweet sherbert, lime zest, pears, and vanilla sponge cake on the nose. ABV, Vibrant Oak is available exclusively in UK domestic retail.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Everything we release is small batch, natural colour, and non-chill filtered, bottled at a minimum of 46% ABV. After blending and reducing the strength to slightly above the intended bottling strength, we marry our blends in cask for at least three months. We cant wait to see what 2025 will bring.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 14, 2024

From traditional favorites to unexpected surprises, these triple-distilled whiskeys prove just how versatileand deliciousthis approach can be. So, here are some tasty triple-distilled whiskeys for you to try in 2025. Once a very common brand, its bottles have become surprisingly hard to find, even at the entry level.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 14, 2024

From traditional favorites to unexpected surprises, these triple-distilled whiskeys prove just how versatileand deliciousthis approach can be. So, here are some tasty triple-distilled whiskeys for you to try in 2025. Once a very common brand, its bottles have become surprisingly hard to find, even at the entry level.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Credit: Livingstone Rare Livingstone is set to release the second act of its innovative Macbeth Collection on March 13, 2025, introducing eight new limited-edition scotch whiskies inspired by Shakespeare’s iconic characters. Read the full article at Macbeth Act II Brings Eight New Characters To Life In Scotch Whisky Form

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Value is more important than ever when choosing a whisky in 2025. Whether you’re looking for an everyday dram or a special bottle that punches above its weight, these whiskies represent the best value available right now. But beyond the buzz, the quality of this bottling has been consistently excellent over the past few years.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Images credit: Brave New Spirits Independent Glasgow bottler Brave New Spirits has launched its first Cask Masters collection for 2025, featuring eight single-cask whiskies from Highland and Speyside distilleries. The company plans to showcase these whiskies at global festivals while supporting retail partners with events throughout 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As the founder of Spirits Sourcery , I have helped collectors and investors navigate the complexities of the whisky market, and I am convinced that 2025 will mark a pivotal moment for our industry. Unsold bottles often result from a mismatch between sellers expectations and buyers valuations.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 15, 2025

These selections lean toward the sweeter side of the spectrum, steering clear of the intense peat smoke often associated with scotch. Lets dive into five exceptional cask strength scotches that could make 2025 the year you expand your whisky horizons. Read the full article at 5 Cask Strength Scotches For Bourbon Fans in 2025

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Credit: Compass Box Compass Box Scotch Whisky has revealed details of its Hedonism 2025 Limited Annual Release, marking a significant evolution for the pioneering blended grain whisky that helped establish the brand in 2000. The release is limited to 9,912 bottles worldwide with an SRP of $150 [118].

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 24, 2025

Predicting the best cask strength whiskies of 2025 is a bit of a gambledistilleries are tight-lipped about upcoming releases, and some of these bottles may never materialize. Peated, heavily sherry-matured, bottled at natural strengthand remarkably affordable. These bottles can still be found for under 70 in the UK.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Credit: Bruichladdich Port Charlotte has released its latest premium expression, the 18 Year Old 2025 Edition, continuing the brand’s tradition of heavily-peated Islay single malt whisky with exceptional provenance. For me, it’s everything an Islay Scotch whisky should be.”

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Credit: Compass Box Compass Box Hedonism 2025 Cask Make-Up 15 Year Old Cameronbridge – 1st Fill Bourbon – 11.6% 9,912 Bottles The History of Hedonism Compass Box Hedonism was first released in 2000 and marked the debut bottling from John Glasers then-new whisky company, Compass Box.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 19, 2024

From smoky scotch to rich Kentucky bourbon, we’ve pulled together six whiskies that won’t just give you bang for your buck – they’ll remind you why you fell in love with whisky in the first place. Each bottle that we have selected offers something special. Bottled at an impressive 54.2%

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

Whether you’re new to peated whiskies or simply looking for something a little different in 2025, these bottles are an excellent starting point for diving into this ‘love it or hate it’ world. It’s an incredible bottle that excels on every level. Read the full article at Want To Try Peated Whisky In 2025?

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

There are some incredible bottlings coming from the world of blended whiskies. Living Souls 15 Year Old Solera BUY NOW: 49.95 (~$62) This bottler came out of nowhere , slapped me around the face, and then gave me some of the best bottles of whisky Ive tried in ages. All of that for 50/$60 a bottle is truly amazing.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

In March 2025, category and medal winners from the World Whiskies Awards Scotland will go on to compete for the revered Worlds Best titles at the World Whiskies Awards, joined by the winners of other regional competitions. It is not a distillery in Scotland, rather it is the label under which Lidl sells single malt scotch whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 12, 2025

Deanston 12 Year Old Single Malt BUY NOW: $45 A classic Highland style, Deanston has long served as an entry point into scotch whisky for many enthusiasts. While the distillery is known for its experimental releases, this flagship bottle stays true to tradition, being fully matured in ex-American oak casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 11, 2025

Weighing in at around $90 a bottle, from the smoke-fueled Isle of Islay is Ardbeg Uigeadail. If you want to experience a multi-dimensional style of peated Scotch whisky, then I have to recommend my favorite bottle of Ardbeg to you. Taste-wise, this is named Sweet Smoke on the bottle, and that is where it delivers.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 24, 2025

The distillery dominated the Campbeltown single malt scotch category at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards Scotland. Bottled at 46% ABV, it delivers the signature Campbeltown profile of sea spray and brine, complemented by tropical fruit and warming spice. Its time to talk about Glen Scotia. This is not paid content.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2025

With some so-called “limited releases” stretching into the tens of thousands of bottles, the term has lost much of its weight. The whiskies on this list are, in my view, among the finest ever bottled. We always regret the bottles we dont buy. Sadly, justifying the price of a bottle is no easy feat.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Matured for a quarter-century exclusively in sherry casks, the expression was bottled at 48% ABV. Nino Kilgore-Marchetti, The Whiskey Wash Founder and former reviewer, awarded this expression a perfect 10 upon tasting in February 2024. There is plenty of citrus, honey and a soft smoke to be found in this easy to enjoy bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

Images credit: Whisky.Auction Its a new year and Whisky.Auction is kicking off 2025 with an auction packed with stunning bottles that are perfect for cracking open or adding to collections worldwide. Our valuations team expects this bottle from the inaugural batch of Hedonism to achieve a hammer price of 700-1,000.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 21, 2025

Priced at $53,500, the whisky will be available globally from January 21st, 2025, and available in the U.S. Only 170 bottles have been created. The design of the bottle and presentation case was inspired by The Standing Stones of Stenness , a World Heritage Site located on Orkney. starting this Spring. In the U.S.,

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