The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 20, 2024

When tasting a spicy whisky, you might experience a tingling sensation on your tongue or a warming effect in your throat, reminiscent of tasting gingerbread, mulled wine, or spiced nuts. Fionnán O’Connor co-authored Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s Certificate in Irish Whiskey course. Cheers to your ongoing journey of whisky discovery!

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2024

Small insects called grape phylloxera devastated the wine-producing regions of Europe. As a result, wine, brandy, and cognac were in extremely short supply. Whilst this was devastating for the industries mentioned above, it turned out to be a golden opportunity for scotch, which subsequently saw a growth in popularity.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

The Whiskey Sour is a classic American cocktail. Discussing the history, recipe, and variations of this timeless cocktail, this is the ultimate guide to the Whiskey Sour. Discussing the history, recipe, and variations of this timeless cocktail, this is the ultimate guide to the Whiskey Sour. Click here.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of spirits, whiskey and brandy have such a rich history and timeless feel, wouldn’t you say? Both cherished for their complex flavors and exceptional craftsmanship, whiskey and brandy hold a special place in the hearts of cocktail lovers worldwide.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 27, 2024

The exhibition involves showcasing a wide range of tax-free and travel retail products from luxury sectors such as whisky, wine, cosmetics, and fashion. Exhibitors can engage directly with a global audience as well as discuss travel retail trends with other brands.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

Promising a “spectacle of flavours”, the Spectacular was matured in port wine casks and bourbon barrels, a first for the distillery. In 2024, “the Ardbeg circus is rolling into town in honour of the Distillery’s latest Limited-Edition – Ardbeg Spectacular.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 13, 2024

Opening a second grocer’s shop in Edinburgh’s South Bridge area in 1836, George expanded to also operate as a wine and spirit merchant. In Glasgow, the business concentrated on the wine and spirit trade as George began to create his own blended whiskies in 1865. his, George Jr.,

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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. Strain over fresh ice in a wine glass. You’ll find aromas of oak, prune, and sherry.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 20, 2024

Credit: Glenmorangie Glenmorangie has explored Europe’s wine regions with its new, limited release: Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion Wine Cask Collection. The trio of whiskies comprises three high age statement whiskies, each with a different wine cask finish. The whisky was transferred into red wine casks from Margaux in 2004.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The aging casks were also formerly used for sherry and wine maturation, adding a complex depth of fruit to the resulting bourbon. 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

AUGUST 9, 2024

Now, you might notice that the price for The Macallan 1962 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt is astronomically high on Wine-Searcher. Luckily for our US-based Macallan collectors, we have three Macallan Anniversary Malts currently listed on The Whiskey Wash Shop, for the best prices you are likely to find at retail in the US.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Yes, the short answer is that pure distilled whiskey (or whisky) is considered gluten free, even if produced from wheat, barley, or rye grain. The distillation process removes gluten proteins, meaning most whiskey can be safely enjoyed by people with celiac disease. The whiskey distillation process removes gluten compounds.

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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. Back in the day, the wine would have been imported in casks.

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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. This week, we are taking a look at a rather underrated Highland distillery: Aberfeldy. The bottle in question is a true rarity from independent bottler, Cadenhead. John Dewar’s sons, John Jr.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Along with the higher strength, the Bowmore 19 Year Old has a French oak influence, the barrels being first-fill and having previously held Chateau Lagrange red wine. This distillery can be the best in the world if it wants to be.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

With this in mind, let’s explore the basics of sherry casks and their role in scotch whisky maturation. In its very simplest form, a sherry cask is an oak cask that has previously held sherry; a fortified wine produced in a small area in Andalusia, Spain, known as the sherry triangle. What Is A Sherry Cask?

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

A multi-award-winning release, The Glendronach 12 Year Old’s accolades include gold medals from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2017, 2019) and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). Where Is The Glendronach 12 Year Old Produced? Spiced mulled wine and pear. Palate: Rich, creamy silky-smooth.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

Following the expression’s revival, The Glendronach 15 Year Old has proven to be a multi-award-winning release, including a gold medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019), and the accolade of ‘Best in Show’ whisky category winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020).

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 5, 2024

The average price for a 750ml bottle of Blue Label is currently $232 on Wine-Searcher. If you’re based in California, the best place to find Blue Label is Total Wine & More, Sacramento for $175.99. While in New York, the best place to purchase Blue Label is Prime Wine & Liquor for $179.94.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This is the first release from Glenfiddich to be finished in red wine casks from Bordeaux, and constitutes “the unexpected marriage of two luxury worlds,” according to a brand press release. Red wines from the Bordeaux region are noted for their full-bodied structure and rich flavors of dark fruits and oak tannins.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 5, 2024

Founded by Wine Country Network, Inc. , According to Wine Country Network founder, Christopher J. WINNER – Best In Show 1st Place: Lagg Corriecravie Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky Score: 96 points Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, spiced red berries, charred embers, hazelnut, smoke, sweet spice BUY NOW: $99.99

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 16, 2024

Each year in the spring, wine and spirits brands hold their breath, waiting for results from a variety of competitions, hosted by judges and panels across the globe. The Judges Judging panels consist of highly experienced tasters of the world of whiskey, wine, and beer alike.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The whisky’s interaction with both wine casks has encouraged a rich and complex expression bursting with fruit. Only 918 bottles have been produced at 45.8% The 17 Year Old will retail for £1,000 (~$1,300).

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 13, 2024

Taking a look at wine-searcher, I can see that the average price for a 750ml bottle of Macallan 18 Year Old 2023 is $427. US Total Wine & More – 2023 release – $409.99 The Whiskey Wash Shop – From £1,152 for a Macallan 1997 18 Year Old (FREE SHIPPING TO UK) Looking to branch out from the 18 Year Olds?

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

Then banana flambéed, coconut… Then some high-end wine (great old Pomerol – no, not just any merlot)… Then chicory… Then lots of pineapple liqueur, Malibu, old Muscat wine. Nose: extreme beehive, wax, propolis, old papers… Mirabelle jam, quince jelly… absolutely brilliant. Bold, coating… Gets then quite smoky, with some mocha.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

The whisky was matured initially in American white oak and then finished in Italian Amarone red wine casks and ‘Kintsugi’ casks. US-based Dalmore fans can currently find the 16 Year Old on Wine-Searcher for around $299.99. Gregg Glass and Maurizio Mucciola oversaw the creation of 15 Year Old The Collectible.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Evening meals are three courses, complete with a wine selection. Also included are wine flights at each meal, an ‘exploration’ drinks package for the whisky library, and a bottle of Linn House Reserve whisky. And, to house 24 guests in 12 double bedrooms, guest will pay £19,200. Linn House will open to guests in November.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 22, 2024

The Orchard Cobbler is matured in a combination of shaved, toasted, and re-charred (STR) ex-Red wine casks, ex-American whiskey barrels, and Oloroso sherry casks. The ex-Red wine casks make up the largest percentage of maturation at 66%, 31% ex-American whiskey, and 3% Oloroso sherry. Orchard Cobbler is bottled at 48.5%

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 1, 2024

This smoky Benriach offers maturation in bourbon, sherry, and Marsala wine casks – giving you this sticky toffee, smoky, Speyside option in your arsenal. Benriach The Smoky Twelve, 46% BUY NOW: $54.99 With these next two recommendations, we approach a much more balanced style of peated whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

crucially uses a specific combination of second fill wine and second fill bourbon casks, with the spirit finished in first fill Cognac casks.” PPM 57.9% ABV RRP: £155 ($245) “The crucial difference between.1 2 is cask type: the 15.2

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 11, 2024

The Ledaig Triple Wood is a blend of whiskies matured in three types of casks: wine, bourbon, and port. The whisky was also matured in “a three-cask finish of bold provenance”, with the liquid divided tin three different types of casks for finishing: Bordeaux wine, Calvados, and Guatemalan rum.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

In new scotch whisky releases : Springbank finally unveils the second Countdown Collection Release, Torabhaig updates The Legacy Series, and Aberfeldy experiments with wine casks. The Torabhaig Cnoc Na Mòine is available from specialist retailers for a suggested RRP of $70.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 25, 2024

But do be ready to be greeted by some of the most amazing pineapple, fresh pear, crisp green apple scents, and tastes you’ve ever experienced in Irish whiskey. They grow everything on-site and mature the stocks in a combination of ex-Cognac, ex-Armagnac, and ex-French wine casks. They make some really cool stuff at Tullamore D.E.W.

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Tasting High

JUNE 6, 2021

Whiskey aficionados all over the world eager to learn more about the whiskey, there are occasions and reasons to enjoy your favorite dram. Whether it be, whisky on the go, whiskey with friends, whisky get-together, and top of the shelf whisky at home most often makes a big difference. Jameson Irish Whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 16, 2024

The release of the new Ardbeg Anthology The Unicorn’s Tale 14 Year Old follows on from the success of the first Anthology expression: The Harpy’s Tale, a marriage of classic Ardbeg with Sauternes white wine matured whisky. This 14-year-old whisky may appear sweet in nature, but its smoky side is not to be underestimated!”

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 2, 2024

Glenmorangie 25 Year Old Pommard Wine Cask Finish Travel Retail Exclusive The Glenmorangie 25 Year Old Pommard Wine Cask Finish. The whisky is a 25 year old single malt scotch. The use of Pommard red wine casks is a first for the distillery. Limited to just 1,000 bottles, the whisky was bottled at 51.6%

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2024

Here are five Macallan scotch whiskies for five different budgets, all available on The Whiskey Wash Shop. The spirit initially matured in ex-bourbon before being finished in Italian Amarone wine casks. The wide variety of bottlings available range from hundreds to tens of thousands of pounds at auction.

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