The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, our reviews team tasted and reviewed 81 different American whiskeys including ryes, blends, and American single malts. At our inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , 31 of these whiskeys were awarded medals, with some achieving Double Gold and Gold. You can find a full list of the medal-winning American whiskeys here.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It doesn’t really matter where you live, because it’s mid-December, and that means one thing for certain: It’s whiskey season. This particular straight rye whiskey first came out of the gate earlier this autumn. This whiskey was designed to attract die-hard bourbon drinkers into the rye camp. Bottled at 92.5

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Whiskey drinkers are well aware that American single malts are quickly becoming a thing. That brings us this week’s Drink of the Week: Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey. But for Frey Ranch and other distillers, there are many more options for giving whiskey a smoky touch. caskcartel.com , $89.99/375ml

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 8, 2025

The new Whiskey Sanctuary blends industrial architecture with warm tones and soft furnishings. Credit: Laws Whiskey House Laws Whiskey House has launched a new 4,000-square-foot tasting room in Denver, marking a significant expansion for the Colorado distillery. “Like it says on our bottles, there are no shortcuts.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In the inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , 45 bourbons were awarded a medal – Double Gold, Gold, or Silver. Nino Kilgore-Marchetti, The Whiskey Wash founder and reviewer, sampled this expression in June 2024, and was truly blown away. Although the age statement is 5 years, there are a number of older whiskeys in this bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2025

Westward Whiskey has introduced its first club release of 2025, Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask. This two-step approach intensifies the whiskey’s depth and complexity. ABV)enhances the whiskey’s rich character while maintaining balance. . Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask is priced at $99.95

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The whiskey world is like that. Whether youre talking about bourbon , Irish whiskey , or single malt Scotch , you can probably name a bottle that makes you utter meh, even though the public loves it or the taters doggedly chase it down. Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

An unassuming industrial park off Interstate 10 near downtown Tucson is the birthplace of some of the most flavorful whiskey in America. Whiskey Del Bac , a craft distillery founded in 2011, makes single malts richly smoked with mesquite, a flavor that co-founder Stephen Paul calls “the signature aroma of the desert Southwest.”

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Waterford Distillery did things differently, focusing on the importance of terroir and sustainability, all the while producing some truly astonishing whiskey. The news of its closure certainly came as a shock to many given the recent growth of the Irish whiskey category. million worth of whiskey stocks. million, and €40.1

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Last week , the World Whiskies Awards announced the top American whiskey from the World Whiskies Awards USA 2025. This annual regional competition showcases the best American whiskeys and bourbons, with winners earning a spot in the global finals set for March. You can find the Worlds Best winners here. Bottled at 58.9%

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Black Frost Distilling is expanding its portfolio with the release of a distinctive farm-to-glass rye whiskey, showcasing Minnesota’s agricultural heritage and distilling potential. Minnesota is also one of the largest producers of rye in the country, so it makes sense to have rye whiskey be a major focus of our distillery.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In early October, whiskey writer Frank Dobbins III visited Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Ky., Willett Distillery has long been a cult sensation among the whiskey cognoscenti. The article How Willetts Egg Salad Sandwich Became as Beloved as Its Cult Whiskey appeared first on VinePair. and posted about it on Instagram.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog is back in time for the holiday season. Images courtesy of Skrewball Whiskey. Ahead of the festive season Skrewball Whiskey has announced the nationwide relaunch of its Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog. You can find your nearest retailer here.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

2 This rich whiskey cocktail combines rye, coffee liqueur, curaçao, and a touch of mezcal for the perfect nightcap. Haymaker This rich combo of rye whiskey, espresso, and cream drinks like a boozy iced latte. Black Lodge The mere introduction of coffee liqueur to this rich take on the Boulevardier makes it ideal for a post-dinner sip.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2025

His weekly Monday night dinners were legendary, with the menu seldom varying from red beans and rice (or turkey gumbo, mostly during the winter months) and cornbread, with whiskey for dessert. Hands for whiskey, hed call. He was renowned for his dinners built around red beans and rice. It was time for dessert with the adopted family.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Before bourbon, rye whiskey was America’s first native spirit. But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Rye’s resurgence shows no signs of slowing down.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Whiskey Sea The warm notes of rum, banana, and chocolate contrast a bright pop of citrus. Not So Late Night Tonic The Whiskey Sea Haute Cocoa Abuela’s Revenge This frozen hot chocolate cocktail, pairing the earthy flavors of mezcal and coffee with Mexican hot chocolate, dials up the decadence with a kick of heat.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2025

Kentucky may be the heartland of bourbon, but distillers outside the Bluegrass State are proving that world-class whiskey knows no borders. The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025 recently announced its winners, recognizing the best American whiskeys across a range of categories. Among them were a number of non-Kentucky bourbons.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 15, 2025

Aged Legacy and Historical Significance Jack Daniels 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey is more than just an extension of the brands Aged Series it represents a return to a tradition that dates back over a century. Long before Prohibition, Jack Daniels regularly offered age-stated whiskeys, but in the modern era, such releases have been a rarity.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 13, 2024

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Spring 2020, a bourbon made in four batches of 10 barrels each, aged over four years, and sporting a complex mash bill containing multiple varieties of malted wheat and malted barley. image via Chattanooga Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Whiskey Wash has achieved a major milestone, becoming the world’s biggest* editorial whiskey website with 2.5 This reflects our unwavering commitment to comprehensive whiskey coverage. Over the past decade, The Whiskey Wash has amassed a collection of over 11,000 articles, including 2,500 detailed whiskey reviews.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It’s no secret — bartenders love rye whiskey. Kelsey Owens, head bartender, Market Table , NYC “I have to say Hudson Whiskey ‘Do the Rye Thing’ is my favorite newer rye on our back bar. Standard Proof is a local whiskey company that is close, both in proximity and to my heart. Here’s what they had to say. ” —Mark A.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2025

The world’s most awarded and bestselling Irish whiskey, Jameson , has announced its latest travel retail exclusive, Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Cask Edition, expanding its innovative cask-finished lineup. Whiskey enthusiasts traveling internationally should look for this limited offering at duty-free locations worldwide.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 1, 2024

We review Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 002: The Alchemist, a Tennessee corn, Canadian rye and Indian single malt blend, each of which is over a decade old. image via Outsider Spirits) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. “The same is true with making whiskey. proof and priced at $199.99.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Whiskey Wash has reached out to Brown-Forman for official confirmation of the situation. The Whiskey Wash continues to seek official comment from Brown-Forman regarding the specific duration of the production pause and plans for the facility’s future operations.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

As American single malt whiskey continues to evolvefollowing its official recognition by the TTB many distillers are looking to bring new drinkers into the fold. With clear regulations and geographical protection, craft producers now have the confidence to push boundaries and establish ASM as a key player in the American whiskey scene.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Chocolate Whiskey Cake Tune into the irresistible combo of whisky and chocolate. Espresso Martini Cake A show-stopping layer cake inspired by a trending cocktail. Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes Guinness lends extra depth and richness to these dreamy cupcakes.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Bourbon might be known as Americas native spirit, but before it was the booming industry we know today, rye was the preferred whiskey on U.S. While the spirit may have fallen out of favor post-Prohibition, rye whiskey is back in full force, with volumes swelling in the past decade and a half.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 24, 2024

(image via Hard Truth) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. a popular craft whiskey distillery located in Brown County, Indiana, is known for its award-winning sweet mash whiskeys. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Hard Truth MWC Farmer’s Reserve

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VinePair

AUGUST 6, 2024

While the South may get most of the glory for its role in American whiskey production, the northern part of the United States is home to some of the most dynamic distilleries to emerge in this modern spirits-making era. Stoll & Wolfe played a vital role in re-establishing modern-day Pennsylvania rye , a historic style of this whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virgil Kaine , a Lowcountry Whiskey Company has partnered with Cannon Distillery in a move that reunites the whiskey brand with its Charleston roots. Virgil Kaine, founded in 2011 by Charleston chefs Szlam and Ryan Meany, has released eight limited-edition whiskeys since its inception.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

image via Waterford Whisky) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. The Irish whiskey scene, like the American, is defined in part by a mix of traditional larger brands and a newer crop of craft-style outlets. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Waterford Organic Cuvée Gaia

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Credit: Bushmills Irish Whiskey Bushmills Irish Whiskey has released the second round of its Private Reserve Limited Release series. Consisting of four vintage single malt whiskeys with various experimental cask finishes, the whiskeys showcase the versatility of Bushmills single malt.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

image via Bardstown Bourbon) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Things have gone well for Bardstown Bourbon; in 2023, it was named Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year by IWSC and boasts what it describes as “the highest-rated bourbon in the world.” per 750 ml bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, this whiskey was not created with avid whiskey fans in mind. Instead, it was created as a fun and quirky expression, at a lower ABV and perhaps with a more approachable profile for those not accustomed to drinking whiskey. This is something that needs to be taken into account when you first try this whiskey.

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

Irish whiskey is a backbar mainstay in the U.S. However, after a boost post-Covid, total Irish whiskey sales in the U.S. Despite this loss, spirits companies remain positive about the future of Irish whiskey, particularly in the super-premium category. where would we be without shots of Jamo ? million cases in sales.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 30, 2024

(image via Woodinville Whiskey Co.) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Washington’s Woodinville Whiskey Co., Washington’s Woodinville Whiskey Co., Brett and Orlin filled the eight test barrels with new-make whiskey and waited.

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