The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. “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.”

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 8, 2024

In partnership with BlockBar, Glenfiddich Distillery is releasing a rare 1985 cask bottling, with just 150 bottles estimated to be yielded from the cask. Speaking about the whisky, and the collaboration with BlockBar, Kinsman said: “This exclusive cask bottling for BlockBar is a piece of Glenfiddich history.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Bourbon is a type of whiskey that is produced exclusively in the United States. And what are the differences between bourbon vs. whiskey? not all whiskey is bourbon The above regulations are all-encompassing regulations for American whiskey. So, what are these parameters? Let’s break down the legislation.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Triple distillation is a technique often associated with Irish whiskey, renowned for its smooth, clean, and refined character. In this article, well showcase a mix of iconic Irish whiskeys and lesser-known gems from England, Canada, and the United States. So, here are some tasty triple-distilled whiskeys for you to try in 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

These are the best single malt whiskeys according to the ADI. With Eric’s invaluable input and behind-the-scenes action, here are the best single malt whiskeys/whiskies from the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition 2024. The Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey and both Bird Creek expressions.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As the best-selling scotch whisky brand in the world, Johnnie Walker has attained global recognition in no small part due to key advertising decisions, which ensure the brand remains an integral and innovative contributor to Scotland’s whisky heritage and industry.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 24, 2024

The Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail, Bottled In 2004. The distillery has long been a contributor to scotch whisky blends such as Chivas Regal. One such example of this is the Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail , bottled in 2004, the subject of this week’s Scotch Whisky Legends.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 27, 2024

By contrast, bourbon has no minimum maturation period, unless it is going to be ‘straight bourbon whiskey’ or ‘bottled in bond straight bourbon whiskey’. The reason for this difference in maturation periods is to do with the geography of the places where the whiskeys/whiskies are being matured.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For the first time, Johnnie Walker Black Label will be presented in a paper bottle. Credit: Diageo Following the recent unveiling of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra , the lightest glass whisky bottle in the world, Diageo has revealed a second innovative packaging trial.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Triple distillation is a technique often associated with Irish whiskey, renowned for its smooth, clean, and refined character. In this article, well showcase a mix of iconic Irish whiskeys and lesser-known gems from England, Canada, and the United States. So, here are some tasty triple-distilled whiskeys for you to try in 2025.

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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

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

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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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Speaking via email to The Whiskey Wash, Florent Leroi, Global Marketing Director at Ardbeg, explained: “Free from the constraints of traditional age statements, NAS expressions afford our whisky creators the flexibility to experiment without being limited to casks from specific years.

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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

MAY 6, 2025

This Blair Athol, rarely seen as a single malt, was bottled by Cask Masters and showcases decadent sherry cask maturation. A brilliant effort from Brave New Spirits.

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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. Economic Impact Beyond environmental benefits, the project promises a significant economic impact for the region. The remaining 3.2 Crowdfund for Sustainable Distillery

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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. Drawing pure water from the Robbie Dhu spring, the distillery maintains traditional techniques while producing at a remarkable scale.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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. The sherry finish and higher ABV of this particular bottling really make the sweetness of pork meatballs shine. Like bacon, pineapple was chosen by 4% of respondents.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 18, 2024

However, variety is the spice of life, and as tasty as bourbon is other products in the whisky and spirits world will probably get your pulse racing as fast as a bottle of George T. But it is down to a lot more than some clever marketing and the nicest-looking bottle on the planet (in my opinion). That takes some effort. BUY NOW: $275.06

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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. I still think about the Leith Export Co.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 31, 2024

Buy this Glenrothes 8 Year Old 1980s on The Whiskey Wash Shop. So, if you would like an old bottle of Glenrothes whisky in your collection, now is the time to buy it. You can purchase this bottle on The Whiskey Wash Shop for just $383 with free shipping. The Glenrothes is premiumizing.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A good chunk of what we’ve recommended below are higher strength bottles, not by an absurd amount, but certainly by a degree that you’ll enjoy. It’s a Highland rather than a Speyside, but we’re looking for similar bottles here, not exact copies. You’re in safe hands here regarding Irish whiskeys of many different varieties.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 5, 2024

The 18 year old is also a good upgrade, it’s just over £80 per bottle, but either choice is something that your Mum will love if she’s into those deeper, heavier styles of scotch whisky. Compass Box Hedonism, 43% BUY NOW: $99.94 It is totally worth picking up a bottle of this blended grain whisky because it is rather delicious!

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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

AUGUST 9, 2024

Although the bottles were marketed as ‘Anniversary Malts’, they were not actually bottled for the anniversary of anything. Rather, it was a marketing ploy to encourage whisky drinkers to buy bottles for birthdays and anniversaries. The Macallan 1962 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt was bottled in 1988 at 43% ABV.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaboration 02: Dingle Dingle Distillery is an independent Irish whiskey maker in County Kerry, Ireland. Dingle has an important history and legacy in the Irish whiskey industry, having been the first independent distillery to release a single pot still whiskey in over a century.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Ardbeg’s marketing team clearly doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s why we love the tongue-in-cheek approach to modern Ardbeg bottlings. The most common bottling is the 12 Year Old from Diageo’s Flora & Fauna collection. Ardbeg Wee Beastie is the newest expression to join Ardbeg’s core range thanks to its dedicated fans.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 11, 2024

But Compass Box Whisky & Ink on The Whiskey Wash Shop for $4,216. Compass Box , founded in 2000 by John Glaser, has long been revered by blended scotch whisky lovers for its transparent approach to whisky blending and bottling. They could have stuck a standard label on the bottle and been done with it.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

In 2014, we started the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition. Spirits are booming globally, and more distilleries and merchant bottled brands are coming online yearly. Staff needs to open boxes to make sure that bottles arrive intact. A small percentage of bottles arrive broken or leaking. Find out more here.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2024

If you have read my ‘about’ section on the ‘ Team ’ page of The Whiskey Wash, you will know that I have a particular affinity for Cadenhead dumpies. These understated bottles often contain some of the most precious scotch whisky, both in terms of its age and its provenance. Bottled in May 1979 at 47.5% As such, St.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

What’s The Difference Between Whiskey and Whisky Before we get started on our five cask investment tips for 2024, it’s important to clarify that when we talk about investing in whisky casks we are generally speaking about purchasing and holding casks of scotch whisky. Whisky becomes a premium product around 18 years old.

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