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

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The whisky is now housed in a glass bottle that weighs 25% less than the original 70cl bottle and fully recyclable outer packaging. Firstly, the bottle is slightly taller with more rounded shoulders. It is also embossed onto the base of the bottle. Read the full article at Chivas Regal Debuts 25% Lighter Glass Bottle

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Celebrating the launch of The Whiskey Wash’s Johnnie Walker Advert Archive , a collection curating nearly 100 print advertisements from 1911 to 1963 – a series of three articles explores the key advertising decisions from the Johnnie Walker brand’s 19th-century origins to 21st-century global marketing.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2024

Fast-forward over 40 years, and SMWS has over 41,000 members worldwide, with exclusive tasting rooms, and a single-cask bottling subscription service. In addition, the Society has also announced that 5% of the profits from the sale of the five bottles will be donated to the OurWhisky Foundation.

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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. One of the earliest examples of Aberfeldy as a single malt was in Diageo’s Flora & Fauna range, first bottled in the 1980s.

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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.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

Scotch , Whiskey Wemyss Peat Chimney – “Penicillin“ Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Peat Chimney 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz honey & ginger simple syrup Lemon peel (for garnish) Preparation Shake all ingredients together with ice. Description Gran Duque D’Alba Solera Gran Reserva is mahogany colored with gold highlights.

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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.” and in select Kentucky stores (likely also online).

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 30, 2024

Best Blended Scotch GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Dewar’s Double Double 37 Years Old – 96.37 points Dewar’s Double Double 37 Year Old is a limited edition release from the iconic blended scotch brand. Like every other bottle in the ‘Double Double’ range, the 37 Year Old is matured using Dewar’s unique 4-stage aging process.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 1, 2024

Like Chartreuse, it’s one of a kind, a singular bottle with a unique flavor profile. If you want a Vieux Carré , or a Bobby Burns , or a Monte Carlo — at least one that tastes like it’s supposed to — you need a bottle of Bénédictine. There is no substitute for Bénédictine.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

2024 has been a year of really interesting prices for us, with some of the prices on some previous auction certs falling below expectations, while other bottles – often the potential underdogs – have outperformed expectations. The cask was split, increasing the rarity of the bottles, if not the liquid itself.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2024

From engraved bottles to custom accessories, these thoughtful options will make any whisky lover feel appreciated and celebrated. An Engraved Whisky Bottle The Whisky Exchange offers this Glenmorange Lasanta 12 Year Old with engraving for £61.95. Here are a few personalized whisky gift ideas that are sure to impress this Christmas.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 18, 2024

In the 1980s, The Macallan released two limited edition bottlings commissioned by British Aerospace plc (now BAE Systems ) featuring the twin turboprop aircraft, Jetstream 31. As far as I can see, there is no record of why this collaboration came about, the exact year of bottling, or the original retail price.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A selection of scotch whiskies bottled in the 1970s. The beauty of working within the rare scotch whisky sphere is that I get to see some fantastic old and rare bottles, produced many decades ago. These bottles were sold at prices that seem jaw-droppingly low in today’s ever-expanding market.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This is not only due to the brand name ‘The Macallan’ emblazoned across the front of each bottle but also because of the extreme rarity of these types of expressions, such as The Macallan Exceptional Casks. However, if you have little experience of the secondary scotch whisky market, the fuss surrounding these bottles can be perplexing.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society , founded in 1983 by Pip Hills, specializes in sourcing, sampling, and bottling exceptional single cask whisky expressions from countries around the world. A valuable source of vintage, cask strength whiskies, old and rare SMWS bottlings have become a holy grail for whisky collectors.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In this article, I’ll share the unique stories behind each bottle, from exclusive collaborations to record-breaking auctions. Let’s dive in and see what makes these bottles so special. Becoming a member opened the door to exclusive bottles and experiences. An innovative force looking to digitalize the world of whisky collecting.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 16, 2024

The Springbank Starkickers The Springbank distillery is one of the most famous and successful distilleries in Scotland, releasing high-age statement whiskies and exclusive bottlings to an audience around the world. Years or even decades later, these casks would be bottled by Springbank as private cask bottlings for members of the syndicates.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Luxurious Scottish hotel Dabton House , located just a few miles away from Dalswinton Estate and Claxton’s whisky bond, has collaborated with Claxton’s to produce a bespoke whisky bottling. Only 139 bottles of this very special 16 Year Old single malt have been produced.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It is bottled at 40% which makes it approachable from every angle. Grab a bottle, enjoy the first pour yourself, and then share it with friends and family to gather their thoughts. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky enthusiast or just starting out, this bottle offers great value without straining your budget. Should You Buy It?

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Rare Malts Selection, launched in 1995 by United Distillers (later Diageo ), was a groundbreaking collection of single malt scotch whiskies that played a crucial role in shaping the modern w hisky market. In 1995, the first batch of bottlings for the Rare Malts Selection were released, originally selling for only £37. ABV version.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 19, 2024

With around 300 special-edition Blue Label bottlings, the brand frequently collaborates with artists and designers to create unique, limited-edition releases. These designs, featuring striking artwork, range from limited runs of 100 bottles to larger collections, making Blue Label a coveted collector’s item.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 26, 2024

With around 300 different Blue Label bottlings, including limited editions and variant blends, Johnnie Walker frequently collaborates with traditional and contemporary artists to create distinctive, vibrant designs. Some releases are highly exclusive, with production runs as small as 100 bottles. ABV – with only 888 bottles produced.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Grant to a decision to lay down more stock for producing official distillery bottlings rather than have Glenfarclas rely on the blenders. Glenfarclas became the first distillery to release a cask strength single malt in 1968, a bottling which would eventually be renamed Glenfarclas 105 – and remains available today.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Owned by Diageo , Johnnie Walker Blue Label has expanded its allure through limited-edition releases and exclusive collaborations, with around 300 unique bottlings to date. Similarly, the bottling for the Year of the Ram 2015, was only available in Taiwan.

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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. Each Blue Label bottling is numbered serially, and packaged in a silk-lined presentation box accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Unlike blended expressions, single cask bottlings showcase the distinct influence of an individual cask, providing an unfiltered view into the whisky’s maturation process. SMWS is also known for its unique numbering system to identify its bottlings. The second number, ‘46’ in this case, refers to the cask that is being bottled.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The prestige, investment potential, and rich history tied to these bottles make them the crowning jewels in a whisky collector’s arsenal. To help you discover some high-age-statement whiskies for your collection, I’ve curated a list of some of my favorite 20 Year Old whiskies available at The Whiskey Wash Shop. Bottled at 52.5%

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Miniature bottles are in the DNA of Whisky.Auction, with the company having been founded by one of the most well-known miniature whisky collectors in the UK. Past bottles indicate that this will sell for at least £60, although £650 wouldn’t be unheard of! Here are just a few of the highlights.

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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. Those bottles that get the whisky geek within us excited.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Inside the matte black bottle is a high-strength, sherry cask-finished beauty of a liquid that can compete with the biggest, oldest, and most expensive blends in the world. Utilizing stocks of malt and grain that Duncan Taylor matured over a few decades, this is one of the bottles of whisky that we should all have on our shelves.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Perhaps one of the biggest losses during the 1980s Whisky Loch, Port Ellen garnered a dedicated cult following through independent bottlings and Diageo’s Annual Releases. Whilst the series was discontinued in 2005, it is still regarded highly by collectors, who have over 121 bottlings from 36 distilleries to collect.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Eden Mill Pedro Ximénez Single Cask Credit: Eden Mill Eden Mill , the independent distiller from St Andrews, has unveiled its first release in a series of rare single cask bottlings: an ex-Pedro Ximénez single malt. Bottled at cask strength of 58.3% ABV, this release is limited to just 252 bottles, ensuring its exclusivity.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 8, 2024

One of the most sought-after bottles of single malt scotch whisky in the world is coming to auction. The Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet is widely regarded as one of the best bottles of scotch ever produced. The Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet The Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet was bottled by R.W. Duthie & Co.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Luckily, we have some fantastic bottles of whisky and cognac on The Whiskey Wash Shop that will make great gifts for the whisky lover in your life. This high-aged 29 Year Old Grand Champagne Cognac bottled for Mark Littler Ltd is a stunning dram through which you can discover the history of cognac itself. The best part?

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