The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

As such, independent bottlings of Glenfiddich are extremely rare. Bottles such as this Glenfiddich 1956 29 Year Old for Intertrade, therefore, are highly prized. This 1956 vintage was distilled even before the single malt scotch was marketed outside of the United Kingdom. It is still family-owned and run by the Grants.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

For those curious about unique wood influences like Mizunara oak, blends offer a more affordable way to experience the peppery, drying notes that Japanese oak can bring to scotch. How Does Dewar’s Japanese Smooth Compare To Johnnie Walker? That’s a really big question.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

This week on Scotch Legends, we take a (nose)dive into the Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof, bottled in the 1980s for Samaroli. Be sure to read the previous installments of Scotch Whisky Legends here. Only 2,400 of these were ever produced, adding to the allure of this already famous bottling. S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 21, 2024

The first part of the collection, Glens & Valleys, is available now, with bottles distributed amongst Berry Bros. & & Rudd ‘A Sense of Place’ Glens & Valleys is a collection of bottlings from various scotch whisky distilleries that are nestled amongst Scotland’s stunning landscape. Berry Bros. &

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Infusions Bottling Rum Wine 98

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This particular release combines Speyside single malts from undisclosed distilleries, finished in ex-FourSquare Barbados rum casks. Bottled at cask strength, it offers a refreshingly unique profile, with vibrant pineapple notes and cask spice. It’s certainly worth exploring if you can get your hands on it.

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Wine Rum Bottling Alcohol 105

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 29, 2024

Both whiskies were bottled at 46% ABV with an RRP of £52.99 (~$66). This new single malt scotch whisky was distilled from lightly peated barley. The spirit was then divided into Pedro Ximénez sherry casks (9 years) and Jamaican rum casks (10 years). 34) and a Tomintoul 55 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Release No.36).

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 4, 2024

An independent bottler is a company or individual that purchases casks of whisky from distilleries and bottles it under their own label, rather than the distillery’s brand. These bottlers may choose to age the whisky further, blend it with other casks, or bottle it at cask strength.

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Bottling Rum Gin Scotch Whiskey 98

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 9, 2024

In the build-up to whatever Euros game you’re watching (hopefully it still involves England at this point), nothing will hit the spot better than a beautifully fresh and tart combination of rum, sugar, and lime juice. You can also get very experimental with rum in this drink. Dark Rum Peach Schnapps Orange Juice.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 11, 2024

Douglas Laing Scallywag Chocolate Edition As part of their annual bottlings, Douglas Laing has unveiled the new Scallywag The Chocolate Edition. Bottled at 48% ABV with no colouring nor chill-filtering, The Chocolate Edition was matured in sherry casks before being finished in port casks.

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Bottling Rum Wine Scotch Whiskey 105

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 4, 2024

Gohar, who uses food as her creative medium, crafted a 200-inch long birthday cake for the distillery, slices of which were served alongside The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection. The cake, which was the centerpiece of the event, was a vanilla sponge filled with scotch-infused apricot and peach jam.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 18, 2024

Creating peated and unpeated distillates, Ardnamurchan has easily become my favorite distillery which produces fantastic standard and limited edition release bottles. Owned and operated by the Adelphi independent bottling company, Ardnamurchan is here to stay and I couldn’t be any happier about it. Ardnahoe Islay.

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Bottling Rum Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 98

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 27, 2024

Islay’s Peated Whiskies It is the only style of whisky in the world that divides people as soon as the bottle is opened. Smuggling was a global trade from the 1600s onwards, helped in part by the smuggling of rum out of the Caribbean across the world. Interested in learning more about the distilleries on Islay?

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 31, 2024

A few of the examples that I’ve listed below are releasing some of the strongest core range bottles. Ardnamurchan Owned by The Adelphi Bottling Company, Ardnamurchan was always going to be a really strong product from the get-go. These are certainly distilleries to pay attention to if you think you’ve had and tried everything before.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Should Whiskey Bottles Be Labeled As ‘Gluten Free’? Gluten free allergen labeling laws for whiskey differ between the United States and UK/EU. Finally, rum is produced using sugar cane, which does not contain gluten. It is wise to check any artificial colorings or flavorings that have been added to an expression.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While splurging on a bottle of aged single malt or a rare release might be out of reach, there’s no need to despair. Several of them cost less than one full-size bottle. Finding the perfect Secret Santa gift for a whisky enthusiast can feel like a high-stakes treasure hunt, especially when you’re working within a budget.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 13, 2024

Fake scotch swept through America, either created by the US ‘Liquor Racket’ (Liquor Mafia) or smuggled into the country from German spirit distillers who produced imitation bottlings of well-known scotch brands, including the White Horse blend. From these countries, vessels laden with scotch whisky departed for America.

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