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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

R&B Distillers was founded in 2014 by Alasdair Day and Bill Dobbie, who quickly established the first legal distillery on the island of Raasay in 2017. The inaugural whisky release from Isle of Raasay Distillery hit the shelves in 2020.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

But this simple twist on a Highball cocktail, typically made with blended Scotch and soda water, came from respected whisky writer Dave Broom. While researching for his excellent 2014 book, Whisky: The Manual , Broom was keen to find the perfect pairing for each drink. His experiments led him to pair Lagavulin with coke.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 8, 2024

According to my research, only 18 have appeared at online auctions in the UK and Europe since its first appearance in 2014. Considered the world’s best Bowmore scotch whisky, the 1966 Samaroli Bouquet has prompted high praise from prominent whisky reviewers such as Angus MacRaild of WhiskyFun.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2024

However, the idea of transforming Lochlea into a distillery didn’t come until 2014. The farm, located in the Scottish Lowlands, transitioned from dairy to pedigree beef cattle farming in 2006. Construction commenced in 2017 and by summer 2018, Lochlea began its journey as a Single Malt Whisky producer.

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APRIL 28, 2024

Founded in 2014 and coming online in the same year, the peat level is around 35 ppm pre-distillation and the facility produces around 500,000 litres of liquid a year. Not only is the whisky great, but the drive to the distillery from Fort William is one of the most beautiful journeys you will experience in whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 13, 2024

The brand ventured into the flavored Scotch category, with the release of the lime-flavored ‘Brasil’ bottling in 2013. From 2014, Ballantine’s has partnered with online music broadcaster and nightclub promoter, Boiler Room, to create the True Music scheme.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 31, 2024

Graduating with a BSc in Biology, she joined The Balvenie in 2014 and in that time she has achieved a Masters in Brewing and Distilling and an MBA. The Malt Master oversees the whole process. Today that’s Kelsey McKechnie, Stewart’s apprentice from 2018 until 2023. What Does Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Whisky Taste Like?

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 31, 2024

Opened in 2014, with their first release being picked up with huge demand during COVID, Ardnamurchan have always been on the precipice of putting whisky out there that appeals to the regular drinker, and the more experimental ones.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

In 2014, Diageo announced a new core range for Mortlach. More Medal-Winning Whiskies From the SFWSC 2024 As stated at the start of this article, there are six more Platinum medal-winning single malt scotch whiskies from this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 25, 2024

has been on an amazing run of releases since being purchased by William Grants in 2010 and then building a whole new distillery in 2014. 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. Tullamore D.E.W 14 Year Old, 41.3%

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

A multi-award-winning release, The Glendronach 18 Year Old’s accolades include a silver and ‘silver outstanding’ medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013, 2014), and a gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). Where Is The Glendronach 18 Year Old Produced?

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

A multi-award-winning release, The Glendronach 18 Year Old’s accolades include a silver and ‘silver outstanding’ medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013, 2014), and a gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). Where Is The Glendronach 18 Year Old Produced?

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MAY 19, 2024

Today, Bowmore is owned by Beam Suntory, following Jim Beam’s purchase of Suntory in 2014. Shop Bruichladdich Included in the wide range of Bruichladdich available on the Whiskey Wash Shop is this Bruichladdich 37 Year Old Legacy Series. Browse our full Bruichladdich collection here.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

After filming was completed, Lagavulin approached Offerman to promote the brand; leading the actor to film the ‘My Tales of Whisky’ Lagavulin commercials, a series of 50 adverts since 2014.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 20, 2024

This in turn led to Laphroaig passing into the ownership of the Japanese beverage company Suntory in 2014. Laphroaig Timeline 1815 Brothers Alexander and Donald Johnston found Laphroaig. 2014 Jim Beam and the company’s holding including Laphroaig are taken over by Suntory.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) – The Dalmore 1962 The Kingsman franchise is a series of action-comedy films, that follow the missions of Kingsman, a secret organization of well-dressed gentlemanly British spies. Read Mark’s article here to learn more.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Bobby Childs – Adventures In Whiskey Bobby Childs, a New Orleans-based whiskey enthusiast, established Adventures In Whiskey in 2014 hoping to sample a range of drams and share his thoughts. This is a whisky for those who value provenance and exclusivity, offering an experience steeped in heritage.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese and Asian New Year 2014 To 2024 Releases The Year Of The Horse Limited Edition Since 2014, Johnnie Walker has released an annual Blue Label limited release to commemorate the Asian New Year, although in some years two editions were released across different markets.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Whiskey Wash Awards is an independent, no-fee competition that recognizes the best whisky expressions reviewed by our team in 2024. Of the 120 scotch whiskies reviewed in 2024, 57 have been awarded a medal: Double Gold, Gold, or Silver. Each expression was independently reviewed and scored out of 10.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025, an independent, no-fee competition that recognizes the best whiskies reviewed by The Whiskey Wash Team throughout 2024. Below you will find a list of all of the award-winning expressions from The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2025

The limited-edition Ledaig Hebridean Moon release showcases the inaugural aged spirit from the distillery’s newest stills, installed in 2014. Credit: Tobermory Tobermory Distillery unveiled its first-ever cask-strength Ledaig 10 Year Old single malt whisky on Thursday.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Awards Won by J&B Rare J&B Rare has won multiple gold and silver medals in prestigious spirits competitions , including Gold at The Scotch Whisky Masters in both 2014 and 2015. In 2015, it earned a Gold Medal in the Blended: Standard category at The Scotch Whisky Masters, run by industry publication The Spirits Business.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Craigellachie is a distillery that seemed to come out of nowhere when it launched its first official bottlings in 2014. Will You Enjoy Craigellachie 13 Year Old? While fans of independently bottled whiskies had long known about its delicious flavors, those official releases introduced the world to one of Speyside ’s best-kept secrets.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A second edition of The Dalmore King Alexander III expression joined the core range upon release in 2014, a continuing commemoration of The Dalmores royal connection. In 2004, The Dalmore opened a new visitors center at the distillery site. Epitomising Luxury: The Dalmore Stag The Dalmore 60 Year Old 180th Anniversary.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 8, 2025

These blended scotch whiskies are category winners at the World Whiskies Awards Scotland 2025. As reported last week on The Whiskey Wash , the World Whiskies Awards Scotland results have recently been announced. and the Rest of the World. The original recipe dates back to 19th century Dumbarton, Scotland.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The first batch sold out within hours, leading to subsequent releases in 2010, 2014, and 2015. Ardbeg Supernova (2009) – The Peatiest One When Ardbeg released Supernova in 2009, it pushed the boundaries of what was possible with peat, clocking in at over 100ppm (parts per million) phenols.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 10, 2025

Shortages of older maturing stocks led the Nadurra 16 Year Old to be discontinued in 2014, replaced by three non-age statement expressions, First Fill, First Fill Oloroso, and Peated Whisky Cask Finish. The three Nadurra expressions were released in small numbered batches over the following years, but have since also been discontinued.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 24, 2025

BUY NOW: $90 (2014) Its no secret that Im a Benromach fanboythey do a lot of things better than many other Scottish distilleries, at least in my opinion. A truly unforgettable dram that will leave you wanting more. Benromach Cask Strength Vintage This 2013 vinatge is a favorite of mine.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2025

.” Myth 4: “Scotch is the Only ‘Real’ Whisky” Scotland’s whisky heritage is undoubtedly rich, but the notion that scotch holds an exclusive claim to quality is woefully outdated. By volume, scotch isn’t even the biggest player.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Then came 2014, and suddenly, things changed with the launch of their core range. Sure, the village might be best known as the place where Macallan calls home, but Craigellachie’s own single malt flew under the radar for years, mostly popping up in bottles from independent bottlers.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2025

The best-selling single malt scotch in the United States, The Glenlivet was named the best-selling malt in the world for 2014 displacing Glenfiddich which had held the accolade since 1963. Historically styled as the malt that started it all, The Glenlivet was amongst the first distilleries to become legally licensed in 1824.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Eden Mill head distiller Scott Ferguson collaborated on their design, aiming to recreate the light, floral, and grassy new make spirit profile he first developed in 2014. The heart of the new facility features two hand-crafted copper stills manufactured by LHS in Speyside.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

Diageo has also continued to promote the Clynelish distillery and brand through the release of limited bottlings, the annual Special Releases have featured Clynelish Select Reserve bottlings for two years in 2014-15. million litres of alcohol.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The Final Black Bowmore: A Luxury Whisky Credit: Whisky-Online In 2014, the remaining ex-sherry cask whisky was ‘rediscovered’ and removed from Bowmore’s No.1 Launched at Halloween in 2016, the fifth Black Bowmore 50 Year Old edition consisted of 159 bottles, with a retail price of £16,000.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 4, 2025

Credit: Rosebank Following Rosebanks closure and sale of the distillery buildings, Diageo (successor to United Distillers) continued to release limited edition bottlings including a Rosebank 21 Year Old expression distilled in 1992, bottled as part of Diageos 2014 Special Releases.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Aberlour 2001 White Oak and Aberlour White Oak Millennium 2004 released in 2013 and 2014 respectively, were the first of Aberlours limited edition White Oak releases, consisting of whiskies matured exclusively in American white oak casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Located near the Scottish-English border in Dumfries and Galloway, Annandale Distillery was painstakingly restored and revived in 2014 by Professor David Thomson and Teresa Church after decades of silence. The limited releases feature both peated and unpeated expressions matured in fresh ex-bourbon casks.

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