The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Geographical Indication, or GI status, is a legal definition given to products that have qualities that can be attributed to a certain geographical origin. “Businesses who export more are better off, and removing trade barriers like this will unlock more global markets and drive economic growth across the UK.”

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 29, 2024

Like Scotch, Irish whiskey has a long tradition of aging in ex-sherry casks that hail from this part of the world. The ex-bourbon, American oak backbone of so many Irish and Scotch whiskeys today really didn’t become the norm until the 1960s. I’m definitely sitting on the fence. And that’s true to a point.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 28, 2024

It is not definitively known where the name ‘Islay’ came from Islay is pronounced ‘eye-la’, and there are a few different schools of thought surrounding how the island got its name. Chivas Brothers is also putting one foot on Islay, after announcing plans to build a new distillery on the island in October 2023.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 14, 2024

But this particular unpeated release provides the very definition of a contrast – so we’d love to hear what whisky drinkers think.” Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach, said: “With our Contrasts range, we aim to develop whiskies that showcase the handmade skills of our distillers – and this is no exception.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 23, 2024

Most definitely! My personal favorite is The Kensington, which is made with rose water-infused honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and soda water. Served in a tumbler, it’s a real treat! Can you drink it straight? If you decide to enjoy The Royal Salute 21 Year Old Signature Blend straight, make sure you ‘nose’ your whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s definitely worth the wait to experience the full complexity of this whisky. Read the full article at The Best Scotch Whiskies Under $60 Much like The Dalmore King Alexander III, BenRiach 12 Year Old benefits from a bit of patience.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Blended Grain Scotch Whisky – A blend of Single Grain Scotch Whiskies, which have been distilled at more than one distillery.” What About Grain Whiskies From Other Countries?

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

These three scotches are from entirely different regions, and each bring something new to The Rusty Nail cocktail. Aberfeldy 12 Year Old BUY NOW: $25 This Aberfeldy single malt is the definition of a sweet, approachable , and easy-drinking style of highland whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

Because you might be scammed or lose your money if you don’t get the cask in your name, but you definitely won’t make any money if you approach casks as a short or medium term investment. Two: Be In It For The Long Term If I could have picked two points to be my tip number one this would have been joint with delivery orders.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

Well, this 12 Year Old Single Malt has definitely impressed whisky fans. The stills can have a varying effect on the profile of the spirit (i.e. light vs. full-bodied). As such, you never know what you will get next out of Loch Lomond Distillery. The expression is a smokier (lightly peated) version of Loch Lomond’s traditional style.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 13, 2024

We have developed well-recognized expertise in additional maturation where we put a whisky into a different cask and is therefore by the strictest definition no longer single cask whiskies (the whisky having been moved from its original cask into a new one). But it’s not all about single casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

if you’ve yet to try a peated whisky and enjoy some fun cask influences then this is definitely for you! So with all of this, Cù Bòcan does stand on its own as something rather unique and quite special in the whisky world. Is Cu Bocan A Good Introduction To Peated Whisky? It has a trio of flavor points from being a highland whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In the UK, manufacturers legally can only label their beer as gluten free if it contains 20 ppm or less gluten (the legal definition of gluten). If you’re a beer fan you’ll be pleased to know there are two gluten free options – naturally gluten free and gluten-removed beers.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

When it comes to whisky cocktails in the States, Travel Bar in New York City has an amazing selection as does Seven Grand in Los Angeles where they also have live music most nights, if you happen to be in the area definitely pay a visit. A whisky and soda is the perfect drink to do just that.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The presentation of this capsule collection is our definitive annual luxury Scotch spectacle, staged for those who know whisky intimately, understand its value, and appreciate the craft and time that goes into its making.”

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 1, 2024

Whilst many have argued that Rosebank is the definitive Lowland malt, it turned out to be much more economically viable for United Distillers to choose Glenkinchie. Glenkinchie Distillery was in a stunning location, much more attractive to tourists than Rosebank, which sat in the middle of a town next to a closed (and stagnant) canal.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 4, 2024

Chicken C**k Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $69.99 Credit: Chicken C**k Whiskey Chicken C**k Whiskey has a self-professed “silly name from a time when you could call whiskey such things”. Not only will the brand name almost definitely get a belly laugh out of Dad, but the bourbon is next-level too.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Instead, all the island-based distilleries are included within the definition of the huge Highlands region. While the many whisky-producing islands of Scotland are often grouped together as a standalone whisky region – with their own distinctive style of whisky – there is no official Islands region.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 5, 2024

This is definition of real perfection in whisky – where you are just stopped dead and cannot really find the words to describe your way out of it. This is a whisky that takes the definitions of ‘tertiary’ and ‘complex’ to their absolute extremes. With water: It is still broadly about fruit, but there is just so much else.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Widely considered the definitive Islay whisky, Lagavulin’s robust smoky flavor, reputation for quality, and frequent supply shortages have gained the distillery’s malt cult status amongst whisky enthusiasts. A merger between Guinness and Grand Metropolitan resulted in the formation of Lagavulin’s present owner, Diageo, in 1997.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 28, 2025

As stated above, this might not be the best single malt scotch for beginners, but will definitely be enjoyed by someone who is more accustomed to scotch. Beyond that, the distillery itself is remarkably diverse, experimenting with organic distillates, an extensive range of cask types, and varying bottling strengths.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

It definitely deserves a place on your list. Its use of worm tub condensers adds a layer of ‘funk,’ giving it a depth of character. Craigellachie is a gem: well-priced, available, and delivering a surprising variety of flavors in each sip. What Are Worm-tub Condensers?

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 10, 2025

If youre a fan of higher-proof Jack Daniels expressions, this is definitely the scotch to try. But what sets it apart is its distinctive character: rich notes of cocoa, red fruit, apple blossom, and oak spice. It stands out from the crowd of Highland whiskies with its depth and intensity.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 15, 2025

If youre a fan of sweeter, creamier styles of whisky, this distillery should definitely be on your to-do list. Arran The Bothy Quarter Cask (54%+ ABV) Credit: Isle of Arran Distillers BUY NOW: $46 Ive written about the wonders of Arran in many articles before, and Ill say it again: the entire range is both delicious and affordable.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

If youre a fan of peaty drams and havent yet tried Kilchoman, youre most definitely missing out. For those who prefer a sherry-forward profile, theres also the majority sherry-matured Sanaig, which is undeniably delicious. But theres something about younger Islay whisky in ex-bourbon casks that just works.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Whilst you can definitely do this, if this is how you prefer to enjoy scotch, Johnnie Walker (at the time of release) recommended enjoying the Triple Cask in a Coconut Spritz. How To Drink Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask Given the reviews above, you might be a little hesitant to drink this whisky neat.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

How putting them together creates different legal definitions of products. Billy does his absolute best to decipher this and succeeds. Breaking down the different styles of whisky made in Scotland, Ireland, and the rest of the world.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2025

Ardbeg Uigeadail The first of two Ardbegs to make this list, Uigeadail (pronounced “Oog-a-dal”) stands as perhaps the definitive example of balancing peat smoke with sherry richness in a single malt. It’s a textbook example of accessible luxury in today’s whisky landscape. Bottled at a robust 54.2%

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 8, 2025

Ranging from NAS to 21-years-old, each blend offers something for the discerning scotch drinker. What Is Blended Scotch Whisky? These are a few types of blended whisky, with ‘blended scotch whisky’ having a very specific definition. Lets get into it.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Any whisky that can introduce people to the world of whisky is invaluable, and this bottle is definitely worth talking about. I’ve historically been a Quinta Ruban guy, but I got a bottle of Lasanta for Christmas, and it was a huge hit with me and my family over the holidays.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 20, 2025

If youre looking for an Irish crowd-pleaser beyond your standard bottle of Jameson, this is definitely one to consider adding to your shelf. Green Spot Pot Still Irish Whiskey BUY NOW: $49 Also produced by the folks at Midleton Distillery in Cork, Green Spot is best seen as the “younger sibling” to the Redbreast series.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 13, 2025

Old Grand Dad 100 BUY NOW: $22 When it comes to American whiskey at lower price points, you get far more bang for your buckand this is one of the best examples. This is the definition of a bourbons bourbonif that makes sense. I only wish it were available in the UK, but unfortunately, its not.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The distillery is small and unassuming, but the magic produced there in the form of scotch whisky is anything but. Definitely give this place a visit if you find yourself in the Loch Lomond area. I visited Glengoyne Distillery in 2021 during a trip to Loch Lomond, which is a short drive away.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2025

By definition, single malt whisky is made from 100% malted barley at one distillery. Myth 2: “Single Malt Means Single Barrel” Despite what many believe, a single malt whisky doesn’t come from just one barrel.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to the reviewers scale, this makes the 18 Year Old definitely a primary sipping spirit, in fact you may want to hoard this for yourself. Chip Dykstra – The Rum Howler Blog Chip Dykstra of The Rum Howler Blog reviewed Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old in 2021 and awarded it 92 points out of 100.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 3, 2025

According to the World Whiskies Awards, though, the search is definitely worth it. This expression was exclusively available at the Glen Moray Distillery and select global markets. As a limited edition, it has now been discontinued, and can only be sourced through the secondary market. and the Rest of the World.

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