The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 17, 2024

From Oloroso sherry to red wine casks, whisky enthusiasts with a penchant for adventure can journey through many different finishes to find their favorites. Glenmorangie has shown off everything from sherry, port, rye casks, and most famously with this, ex-Sauternes wine casks.

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Spiritsfully

MAY 25, 2021

Three distillations Irish whiskeys are often distilled three times. Then we move on to the second still (“still for low wines” or “feints still”) where more impurities are removed and the tails are collected. The wort/wash is heated in the first still (a wash still).

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Château d’Yquem is a famed wine estate in Bordeaux’s Sauternes region, known for producing one of the world’s finest dessert wines. Such demand for this wine makes its empty casks difficult to obtain, adding to the uniqueness of the maturation. Truly unique. What Makes The Maturation Special?

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This year’s offerings are as follows: “ Mortlach ‘Midnight Dusk’ , finished in sweet Ramandolo white and Sangiovese red wine casks. RSSP: $105 “ The Singleton ‘Autumn Walk’ brings together a combination of casks – ex-bourbon, rejuvenated ex-wine, and refill casks. It drapes the palate with layers of umami and fruit.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Credit: Compass Box Compass Box , the enigmatic scotch whisky maker, has announced its latest limited edition release. Crafted from a blend of sherry, bourbon, and wine cask-matured whiskies, the sweetness of the wine shines through, whilst retaining the characteristic smokiness of peated malts.

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The Liquor Thing

MAY 13, 2020

The World Atlas of Wine This book is an atlas and reference work on the world of wine, published by Mitchell Beazley. It introduced the use of wine-specific measures to give the wine a sense of place. If you search for a guide of wine, this book is perfect for you to buy. An expanded wine and food pairing section.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In choosing the colors for The Portfolio Series packaging, Fraser wanted to pay tribute to the wine casks used in the maturation of the whisky. The colour palette for the Portfolio Series comes from the fact that the whisky is held in red wine casks. It’s basically red, expanded. You get these very subtle differences between each.”

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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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Tasting High

JUNE 6, 2021

The texture and aroma are derived from its unique production from the blend of Grain and Single Pot still whiskey, as similar to the single malt whiskey (mash of malted and un-malted barley), small amount of Oats and wheat may have been used at time. As the Madeira cask earlier used to age the Madeira wine.

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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

JULY 21, 2024

However, there are more conflicting reports about where the variations on the Whiskey Sour came from. One such variation was the addition of a red wine float, for which an unnamed bartender in Chicago claimed credit in 1883. And, unless you are making your Whiskey Sour for a cocktail class, you are free to do as you wish.

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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

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

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

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

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Bottle 14 of 245, this single cask was filled on 27 October 1972 and bottled at cask strength (51.4%) in October 2004 for Danish whisky and wine retailer Juuls Vinhandel. It’s part of a series of four bottlings, all named ‘Ping’ to commemorate the 30th anniversary with the company of employee turned co-owner Michael Madsen (nickname Ping).

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Full on the palate, with the aromas blossoming into wine-like (sherry) fruit. Perfect timing as looking for something like this going forward for one of our wine brands” – Concha y Toro.” A long finish, a long echo.”

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 29, 2024

Bottled at 44% ABV, the tasting notes for the Glenglassaugh 49 Year Old Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection are as follows: “ Colour: Rouge gold Aroma: Treacle, cinnamon, and cherry with plum wine and incense carried on a tropical wave of blossom honey Taste: Waves of plum and cherry compote with silky key lime and lemon truffle coated in dark chocolate (..)

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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

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. So, Mark Bostock was thrilled at the opportunity to sample the Macallan 1962. See above for what he had to say.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2024

After spending 8 years maturing in ex-bourbon casks, this whisky was finished in Bordeaux wine casks from St. The Auchentoshan 1988 20 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish is a fine example of the distillery’s innovative approach to whisky maturation. Julien for a further 12 years. Bottled at 52.5%

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

As the CEO of Wine Country Network , I have extensive experience running professional beverage competitions. Our company started producing wine competitions in Colorado nineteen years ago. In 2014, we started the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition. Planning, logistics, and patience are required. Find out more here.

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Port wine has a variety of categories that, just like in whisky, can be tricky to wrap your head around. The vintage years are selected years of remarkable growing seasons resulting in top-quality port wine. What Is So Exceptional About These Port Casks?

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

“This blend is a testament to the rich histories of both Irish and Scottish whiskey-making,” says Ally Stevenson, Turntable co-founder and blender. Collaboration Drop 02: Dingle is a limited-edition release with 1,800 bottles available in selected markets including the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands.

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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

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

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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Berry Bros & Rudd ‘A Sense of Place’ Coasts & Shores Collection: Berry Bros & Rudd Berry Bros & Rudd , Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, has unveiled the second installment in its ‘A Sense of Place ‘ collection.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 1, 2024

3 St James’s Street, London, the firm has been supplying fine wine and spirits to the public for centuries. If you are a scotch whisky fan, then chances are you know Berry Bros for bottlings such as the Berry Brothers & Rudd Glenrothes 1970 Single Cask and the astonishingly old and rare Highland Park 1902.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The multi-award-winning Parliament’s other accolades include a silver medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013), and a double gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). The average price for a 750ml bottle of Glendronach Parliament 21 Year Old is currently $325 on Wine-Searcher.

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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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