The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2024

Credit: International Churchill Society British Prime Minister and Second World War leader, Winston Churchill has gained a notorious reputation for his alcohol intake, which included scotch whisky mixed with soda water drank throughout the day. Churchill’s scotch whisky of choice was Johnnie Walker, either Black Label or Red Label.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 31, 2024

The distillery produces 500,000 litres of alcohol per year and a contrasting style of peated and unpeated single malt distillate, coming in at around the 30/35ppm mark before it’s been distilled. Read the full article at 5 New Distilleries for the Experienced Whisky Drinker Feedback is so important for the first releases of whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Although Glenfiddich has developed a reputation with their Experimental Series over the years, this belongs to the Grand Rele Series, a showcase of Glenfiddich’s older, more experimental stocks with much fancier presentation and generally higher alcohol percentages, too.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 28, 2024

Following the 1823 Excise Act, spirit safes were used by HMRC and excise officers to ensure that every drop of alcohol produced at a distillery was properly taxed and accounted for. Read the full article at 5 Facts About Islay, Queen of the Hebrides Soon, however, the spirit safe would have an additional purpose.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 19, 2024

This allows the aromas from the whisky to rise up into the bowl whilst the alcoholic notes remain at the bottom of your glass. This way, you can appreciate the aroma of the whisky without the alcoholic aromas overpowering the profile. Do you have your own scotch whisky traditions? How do you prefer to enjoy a dram?

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

And what are the differences between bourbon vs. whiskey? We have a wide range of American whiskeys available on the Mark Littler Shop, including Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserves and Sazerac 1984 18 Year Olds. Read the full article at Bourbon vs. Whiskey: A Breakdown of the Legislation

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 18, 2024

This whiskey was also included in my article The 5 Best Whiskies Under $100. High alcohol strength, incredible cask selections, and an unforgettable taste to back it up. Read the full article at Non-Bourbon Spirits for Bourbon Fans This is a simple whisky with a great ABV and is friendly to your wallet.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you’ve already worked your way through a few different Glenfiddich bottles, as well as some other Speyside whiskies, then Glencadam is a great side step in terms of flavor, but with a higher alcohol percentage. Read the full article at Five Whiskies Similar To Glenfiddich 12 Year Old

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 30, 2024

Accounts also record the amount spent by the assembly on alcohol for these annual meetings. Islay’s whisky heritage is evidenced by records showing that the Local Parliament resolved to prevent the actions of illegal distillers in 1801 and to restrict the ferrymen’s allowance of whisky for transporting cattle in 1818.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

You can see a clip from the episode at the bottom of this article. The Lagavulin Distillery is owned by the multinational alcoholic beverage company, Diageo. Palate: Bonfire smoke, black pepper, gentle lemon and lime notes, vanilla sweets, a contrasting sweet saltiness brine. Finish: A gentle chili spice to finish”.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 13, 2024

As Whisky & Tasting Panel Coordination, I’ve spent years with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society , and exploring these rare expressions, and the individuality of each cask, never fails to amaze me. In this article, I’ll dive into what makes single cask whisky so distinctive, how it’s produced, and why it stands apart from other whiskies.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 10, 2024

Take these with a pinch of salt: the UK and Europe have varying laws on the sale of alcohol via public platforms, and I cannot see the pages to verify the sales. Read the full article at Scotch Whisky Legends: The Glenlivet 1955 27 Year Old Duthie For Samaroli

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 16, 2024

The tasting sheet focuses on each aspect of a whisky, such as sight, nose complexity, aroma intensity, balance, palate complexity, alcohol, balance, and finish quality. Read the full article at The Ultimate Guide To The 2024 International Whisky Competition Keep an eye on the Awards Series for up-to-date announcements.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 12, 2024

How To Get Around It’s important to remember that Scotland has a strict zero-alcohol drink-driving policy, meaning you can’t even take a sip of whisky and drive. Read the full article at Escape to Whisky Paradise: The Station Hotel in Rothes Fines, penalty points, and bans are at risk if you do.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 4, 2024

Additionally, the climate in Scotland (generally on the cooler side) means that alcohol evaporates from the cask more easily than water does. As such, the alcohol by volume (ABV, given in percentage) usually begins to decrease as the cask ages, on average 0.5% Read the full article at The Ultimate Guide To The Macallan 50 Year Old

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

If you are following the IBA recipe for a Whiskey Sour, then bourbon would be the best choice. The alcoholic strength of said bourbon is, of course, up to you. Read the full article at Everything You Need To Know About The Whiskey Sour You can make sour cocktails with other distilled spirits such as brandy, rum, and gin.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 20, 2024

Thicker legs can indicate higher alcohol content or viscosity. And, check out the tasting notes for some of the best whiskies of all time, according to renowned reviewers Serge Valentin and Angus MacRaild, by catching up on Scotch Whisky Legends. Read the full article at How To Taste Whisky Like A Pro

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 26, 2024

Serge Valentin’s Tasting Notes on the Isle of Jura 1975 Matthew Forrest Collection #2620 Serge Valentin sampled the Jura 1975 Matthew Forrest on August 8th, 2007. “ Colour: straw. “ Nose: this one starts all on grass and coffee and that may well be the high alcohol. An extreme saponification takes place.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

You also have smaller distilleries like Ardnamurchan producing a regular rum cask release, but this is at a much more powerful alcohol percentage of 50%, with some peated stocks mixed in. Read the full article at Review: Cù Bòcan 12 Year Old Batch 1 Rum Cask The peated addition of that spirit gives more depth to the overall flavor.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Some scotch whisky fans do not count the Islands as a distinct region, instead including them with the Highlands and Lowlands. In this article, I will be defining the Islands as its own region. million liters of alcohol per annum. Read the full article at One Super Rare Scotch Whisky From Each Whisky Region

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

Inveraray Castle, seat of the Argyll family and Clan Campbell Plans have been unveiled for a £25 million scotch whisky distillery on the grounds of Inverary Castle in Argyll & Bute. The proposed Inverary Distillery will produce around 2 million litres of alcohol per annum, and create more than 20 local jobs.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Photo by SJ via www.unsplash.com Flavor Profiles of Whiskey One of the defining aspects of whiskey is its diverse range of flavor profiles. From the warm caramel notes of bourbon to the robust smokiness of Islay Scotch, whiskey caters to a wide spectrum of palates. Common in Scotch and increasingly in other countries.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 13, 2024

Prohibition resulted in rising corruption and the growth of organised crime to meet the illicit demand of America’s alcohol consumers. The closure and loss of the United States’ domestic bourbon and American rye whisky distilleries created a supply void that the scotch whisky industry sought to fill.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 17, 2024

For example, the UK Parliament oversees the laws surrounding scotch whisky, with help from the SWA to enforce these rules. In the United States, the laws are overseen by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau , part of the United States Treasury. Can You Taste The Difference Between Whisky & Whiskey?

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 20, 2024

This article explores Laphroaig’s long history including the period when it was under the management of Ian Hunter and, later, Bessie Williamson, the only woman to manage a whisky distillery in the 20 th century. Laphroaig’s popularity began to grow across Europe, South America, and Canada. 2005 Jim Beam acquires Laphroaig.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Despite this, there’s widespread uncertainty about whether whiskey is gluten free amongst consumers, with confusion increasing due to different allergen labeling laws across markets. Gluten free allergen labeling laws for whiskey differ between the United States and UK/EU. Read the full article at Is Whisky Gluten Free?

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 7, 2024

House of Hazelwood, a revered name in the realm of rare scotch whisky, has long embraced the artistry of fermentation, producing unconventional and remarkable flavor profiles that elevate its well-aged expressions. This article explores the role of esters in shaping the distinctive flavors of House of Hazelwood whiskies.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Ozs, and the alcohol strength is given in proof rather than ABVboth common before the UK fully adopted the metric system on January 1st, 1980. Before this transition, scotch whisky bottles used fluid ounces for volume measurements. In the United States, the ABV of a whisky can be determined by halving the given alcohol proof.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It is not uncommon to see 1960s bottlings that give no indication of alcoholic strength or volume, due to lax laws at the time. In 1977, it became industry standard to state the bottle volume in fluid ounces and the alcoholic strength in alcohol by volume (ABV), which gives us more surety when dating a bottle to between 1977 and 1980.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Often side-lined as the stage where distillers are merely looking for maximum alcohol yield, we instead choose to focus on it. By running small-scale wash fermentations to establish the flavors and alcohol created by various yeast strains, we then scale up our favorite washes, running each for a two-week period.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 13, 2025

ABV, it has the highest alcohol content in the series. Read the full article at Tobermory Distillery Unveils Final Expression in Exclusive Hebridean Series The whisky begins as Tobermory’s 15 year old expression matured in bourbon casks before undergoing an additional 12-year finish in Gonzlez Byass sherry casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 8, 2025

WOWGR’s History and Misuse WOWGR was introduced in October 1999 following massive alcohol diversion fraud schemes in the 1990s that cost the UK hundreds of millions in lost revenue. Read the full article at Whisky Cask Ownership Just Changed Forever: WOWGR Regulations Abolished After 25 Years

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 9, 2025

The historic launch comes from Isle of Tiree Distillery , one of Scotland’s smallest whisky producers, crafting just 2,000 liters of pure alcohol annually through traditional production methods. Read the full article at Historic First Legal Whisky Launches From Isle of Tiree In 200 Years Drier, herbal notes and some ginger.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 26, 2025

This article traces The Macallan’s evolution from its early days as the Elchies distillery to its current status as a luxury brand. The new distillery has a total of 36 stills with a capacity of 15 million liters of alcohol a year, a continues The Macallans traditional method of whisky production using small stills.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 30, 2025

So you get that little bit of saltiness from the coast, and an overall higher alcohol percentage than most east coast whiskies, too. Read the full article at Best Whiskies From Each Scotch Region for Beginners Check out Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old for one of the best approaches to West Coast Scottish whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

A few drops of water can help open up the flavors, softening the alcohol burn and bringing out the whiskys hidden depths. Read the full article at 5 Ways To Drink Johnnie Walker Black Label, From Classics To Modern Twists Neat (or With a Splash of Water) Lets start with the purest way to enjoy Johnnie Walker Black Labelneat.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

They use these old-school worm tub condensers (think of them as a vintage way of turning alcohol vapor back into liquid), which give the whisky this rich, waxy, almost salty edge. Read the full article at Top 10 Scotch Whiskies Under £100 This Christmas

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