The Whiskey Wash

MAY 27, 2025

Credit: Bowmore and Laphroaig Two of Islay’s most prestigious distilleries have announced exclusive releases for the upcoming Fis le festival, with both Laphroaig and Bowmore preparing special bottlings to mark the island’s most celebrated whisky event.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Credit: Duncan Taylor Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Ltd , has unveiled the oldest whisky from Highland Park ever to be released by an independent bottler: the Highland Park 1970 54 Year Old “The Accolade”. The whisky constitutes the beginning of “The Accolade” portfolio and is the same age as the oldest officially bottled Highland Park.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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.”

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

Could these ten affordable scotch whiskies under $60 revolutionise your whisky cabinet without emptying your wallet? The scotch whisky landscape in 2025 presents a fascinating paradox. The truth is, a satisfying scotch experience needn’t cost a fortune.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

However, even in uncertain financial times, there are still some outstanding scotch whiskies available for everyday drinking. Typically, the peatier you go, the more expensive the bottle becomes.) Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and feel free to suggest other great-value scotch whiskies for bourbon drinkers!

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 23, 2025

Ncnean Organic Cask Strength Batch MN21 The new cask strength offering delivers Nc’nean’s signature organic single malt in its most natural form, bottled at approximately 59% ABV. The whisky showcases enhanced notes of spiced rye bread, juicy peaches, and tangy lemons compared to the standard bottling. market in late 2023.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

In this article, we explore the meaning behind its name, how its distillation process stays true to tradition, and the lasting impact Glenfiddich has had on the world of single malt whisky. Glenfiddich also led innovation in packaging, being one of the first brands to use the now-iconic triangular bottle design.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

The range included six whiskies from six different Scottish regions to highlight the different styles of scotch whisky. I went along to one of those tastings and ended up buying a couple of bottles. It included an image of the distillery and the whole bottle rather than just the label. He gave me a lot of his time and whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

With many of the featured expressions bottled at natural cask strength and from single barrels, they remain among the truest windows into scotch whiskys golden age. Collectible, drinkable, and increasingly rareCadenheads are one of the benchmarks for independent bottling. Buy it on the Whiskey Wash Shop for $6,629.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

” The new facility will handle the complete production process on-site, from distillation to bottling and shipping, with only malting occurring elsewhere. Read the full article at Thompson Brothers Launch 1.8M Economic Impact Beyond environmental benefits, the project promises a significant economic impact for the region.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

Unlike many competitors who’ve shifted to non-age-statement bottles, Glenfiddich proudly maintains its 12, 15, and 18-year expressions. Read the full article at Glenfiddich 12 vs. 15. vs. 18: Which Scotch Is Right For You?

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 12, 2024

The Aberfeldy 1975 25 Year Old Cadenhead Bond Reserve Welcome back to another installment of Scotch Whiskey Legends. The bottle in question is a true rarity from independent bottler, Cadenhead. Catch up on the previous Scotch Whisky Legends articles here. This expression is notable for its sherry cask maturation.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 2, 2025

The expression bottles at 52.8% Read the full article at Scallywag Noir Brings Dark Intensity to Douglas Laing’s Speyside Range This finishing process imparts what Douglas Laing describes as “deep velvety sweetness, dark fruits, and warming spices” to create a complex whisky experience.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 30, 2025

Credit: Isle of Raasay Isle of Raasay Distillery has released a new Oak Species Maturation Series Tasting Pack, encouraging scotch whisky lovers to explore how different oak varieties influence its lightly peated single malt. Bottled at 50.7% Each sample has been fully matured in virgin oak casks with no prior contents.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 2, 2025

This guide is your definitive reference to every known scotch whisky aged 70 years or more. Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, or simply curious about the rarest whiskies ever bottled, this is the one resource to bookmark, return to, and explore in full. Maturation isnt a guarantee of quality; its a balancing act.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

That aside, this article about food pairings was a pretty interesting one to put together. My thinking here is that Mortlach can have a decent kick of spice, even in its official bottlings, living up to its “Beast of Dufftown” nickname. Like bacon, pineapple was chosen by 4% of respondents. And it does work!

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

This extended aging process has yielded a deep, resinous gold-coloured spirit bottled at cask strength of 50.8% The 42-year-old Bowmore is presented in the collection’s signature striking gold bar packaging, bottled in a 100ml container. ABV, making it one of the oldest Bowmore releases in Duncan Taylor’s history.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Aged for over six years, this high-rye expression (63% rye, 24% corn, 13% malted barley) showcases a carefully selected corn varietal from Becks Hybrids, reinforcing the lineups farm-to-bottle ethos. Matured in rickhouse W3 across multiple floors, the whiskey is bottled at a robust 123.2 oak (28%), virgin U.S.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

It almost feels like your whisky collection is incomplete without a bottle of The Macallan 12 Year Old at some point. Both bottles sell very well, but for slightly different reasons. As a whisky drinker, this is a bottle you can’t really avoid. The distillery philosophy focuses on accessible, complex, and premium flavors.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Old Forester’s 117 Series has brought a number of covetable and experimental bottles to market. On Tuesday, the bourbon brand released the line’s newest addition: Scotch Cask Finish. Since then, it’s premiered outstanding bottlings from single-warehouse releases to extra-aged bourbons and more. for a suggested price of $59.99.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 25, 2025

G&M had already built a serious reputation for bottling outstanding whisky during this era, and for Glenfarclas to license them says a lot about the relationship between the two. This bottle is a great way to experience those older, more romantic sherry-cask tones that many of us talk about but rarely get to taste.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 17, 2024

This is technically correct, as it is just a contraction of the word ‘Scottish’, and will be seen on most scotch whisky labels. It is just an easier way to refer to whisky distilled, matured, and bottled in Scotland, according to the rules promoted by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Does it distinguish between the two?

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“We’ve been creating top-quality, rare and innovative expressions for 150 years, and this scotch whiskey captures our founder’s spirit in another rich and smooth liquid, which I recommend serving neat.” This limited edition bourbon, bottled at 93 proof, is available for sale at the retail shop at Old Forester Distilling Co.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

. “We’ve been creating top-quality, rare and innovative expressions for 150 years, and this scotch whiskey captures our founder’s spirit in another rich and smooth liquid, which I recommend serving neat.” Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Old Forester 117 Series Scotch Cask Finish

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In a broader industry context, Caspar MacRae, President & CEO of The Glenmorangie Company (Ardbeg’s parent company), shared via email that growth isn’t about selling more bottles to the same person but reaching new audiences. Read the full article at Why Ardbeg’s Most Intriguing Whiskies Don’t Tell You Their Age

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The partnership centers around a sculptural metal cage design for Chivas Regal XV, with only 200 bottles available exclusively through Selfridges starting for a limited time. This limited edition release represents a bold departure from traditional whisky bottle presentations, merging luxury spirits with contemporary art and fashion.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 30, 2024

Dewar’s ‘Double Double’ Four-Stage Aging Process Before we dive in, you will notice the words ‘Double Double’ appear a lot in this article. The ‘Double Double’ range is a collection of blended scotch produced by John Dewar & Sons using a unique four-stage aging process pioneered by Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod, in 2019.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

Availability & Exclusivity As with the rest of The Dalswinton Collection from Claxton’s, this bottle is limited to 100 units across the globe. Unusually, this applies to both official and independently bottled versions of the whiskya rarity in the world of Scotch. What Is So Unique About Cask Strength Bowmore?

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 14, 2025

The new offering allows retailers to select exclusive barrels of uncut, unfiltered Knob Creek Bourbon and Rye Whiskey. The cask strength expressions are bottled directly from the barrel without dilution, delivering robust and pure flavor profiles. Read the full article at Knob Creek Has Upgraded Its Single Barrel Program

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

Our guide, Adeline, provided an engaging walk-through of the whisky-making process, followed by a tasting featuring Table Whisky and ports bottled for the Leith Export Co. The top-floor bar offers stunning views, delicious food, cocktails, and an extensive scotch selection. Then, you are ushered through to the Heritage Museum.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 7, 2025

Credit: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has unveiled its newest experimental offering – the ‘Two to One’ series – featuring ultra small-batch bottlings that marry two single malt casks from the same distillery before bottling.

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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

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Blue Label limited-editions and variant blends constitute the majority of the Johnnie Walker brand’s premium special-edition releases – with approximately 300 different Blue Label bottlings. This first article examines the original Blue Label, the popular Ghost & Rare series, and the early special releases between 1992-2012.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 7, 2025

The third expression, ”Notes of Black Cherry Gteau, bottled at 45.5% The Singleton Gourmand Collection is limited to 136 sets globally, priced at 8,800 ($9,000) for three 50cl bottles. Read the full article at The Singleton Unveils Luxurious 42 Year Old Whisky Collection Inspired by Desserts price includes them.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

Today, bottles of Macallan sell from anywhere between $100 and $2.6 The expression was first bottled in the 1970s (by the likes of Campbell Hope & King and Gordon & Macphail) at varying strengths, including 70 proof and 100 proof expressions. Read the full article at Whisky Review: Macallan 10 Year Old 1990s

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As the Marketing & PR Manager here at Whisky.Auction , I get to handle incredible rare and old bottles every day. We could sit here and tell you all about the shiniest and most expensive bottles at auction, and we will, of course, do that. But our main aim with this, now monthly, article is to highlight our picks.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2025

The Wild Blue, presented in 100% recycled glass bottles, represents a deepening partnership between the Isle of Skye distiller and the Blue Marine Foundation to help restore coastal habitats. Each promotional bottle distributed worldwide represents a 3 donation to Blue Marine.

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