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New Releases: Rosebank, Lochlea, & Eden Mill

The Whiskey Wash

Lochlea Stout Cask Finish Credit: Lochlea Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire has announced its first single malt matured in stout beer casks: Lochlea Stout Cask Finish. The process began with Lochlea’s core expression, “Our Barley,” which is matured in a mix of ex-bourbon, STR, and oloroso sherry casks.

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The BEST Delicious Whiskey Cocktails You Can Make

Cocktail Whisperer

It involves making a very quick Shrub — no, not a shrubbery, but a little concoction that adds a bit of apple cider vinegar to the usual ginger beer. ginger beer (cane sugar-based) 2 oz. blended Scotch whiskey (Like Johnny Walker Red) 4-6 drops Angostura bitters (or like) To a cocktail mixing glass: Fill ¾ with ice.

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Four best books that can help you to boost your knowledge of liquor

The Liquor Thing

Whether you are an established beer snob or just you want to try home-brewing, the book "Home Brewing" will guide you to make a brew to bottling. Whisky: Technology, Production, and Marketing This book explains the science and technology of producing whiskey, combined with information from industry experts.

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Is Whisky Gluten Free?

The Whiskey Wash

The casks used for whiskey maturation are normally either freshly charred virgin oak casks, or they have been seasoned with fortified wines including sherry or port (which are gluten free), or have already contained bourbon, which as a whiskey should also not contain gluten. A selection of gluten free beers.

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The Ultimate Guide To The 2024 International Whisky Competition

The Whiskey Wash

The Judges Judging panels consist of highly experienced tasters of the world of whiskey, wine, and beer alike. This is the ultimate guide to the 2024 International Whisky Competition. Judges are hand-picked in their tasting aptitude and are individuals with professional sensory training.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Spirits Competitions

The Whiskey Wash

In 2010, we founded the Denver International Beer Competition. In 2014, we started the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition. As the CEO of Wine Country Network , I have extensive experience running professional beverage competitions. Our company started producing wine competitions in Colorado nineteen years ago.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Lagavulin 16 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

This produces a 6-8% ABV ‘wash’, a beer-like drink that is then distilled. The peated barley comes from Port Ellen maltings and the water is sourced from Lochan Sholum. Fermentation occurs in 10 wooden washbacks, each 21,000 litres in capacity, and lasts 55-75 hours.