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MAY 13, 2024

Barclay and McKinlay continued to expand global exports – the iconic square bottle was allegedly introduced to enable the brand’s American salesmen to conceal bottles in their briefcases during prohibition from 1920. In 1993, Ballantine’s 21-Year-Old expression was launched – at the time the brand’s oldest whisky bottling.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

Also known as ‘The Genesis Decanter’ the whisky signified a new chapter in Macallan ’s history, the start of production at the new distillery, and was the oldest single malt bottling from The Macallan when released in 2018. Only 600 individually numbered Genesis Decanters were produced, bottled at 42% ABV.

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MAY 25, 2024

Skyfall celebrates the 50 th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, giving the inclusion of the Macallan 1962 Fine and Rare bottling added significance as a reference to the release of the first Bond film, Dr. No , in 1962. The Macallan Archival Series Folio One was released in 2015 – with only seven folio bottlings released so far.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

We’ll delve into the Urquhart family’s four generations of leadership, their pioneering role in the single malt revolution, and the landmark bottlings that have cemented their place in whisky history. Additionally, we’ll examine the opening of The Cairn Distillery and a dedicated gin distillery.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Buy your bottle of Lagavulin 16 on Master of Malt. It’s a multi-award-winning scotch whisky that beginners, whisky connoisseurs, and even Hollywood stars appreciate. It had to be put on allocation and was eventually made the flagship bottling of the Islay distillery. Get your bottle now on Master of Malt for just £69 (~$88).

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

All images credited to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Single cask whisky offers something truly special—a one-of-a-kind experience in every bottle. Unlike blended whiskies, these come from a single barrel, giving each bottle its own unique character and making them incredibly limited. What Is Single Cask Whisky?

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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. It is good to go neat straight out of the bottle.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

On 16th September 2015, Johnnie Walker launched the brand’s largest-ever global marketing campaign across over 50 countries, targeting approximately 270 million consumers worldwide. Following ‘White Walker’, Johnnie Walker’s ‘A Song of Ice’ and ‘A Song of Fire’ Game of Thrones promotional bottlings were released in 2019.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Over three hundred years later, Berry Brothers & Rudd is one of the largest spirit and wine merchants in the world and has a reputation for bottling luxurious whiskies. One such whisky is the Glenturret 34 Year Old Berry Bros & Rudd, which was bottled from single cask #2 at 47.6% The bottle is also unavailable at retail.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

We’ll delve into the Urquhart family’s four generations of leadership, their pioneering role in the single malt revolution, and the landmark bottlings that have cemented their place in whisky history. Additionally, we’ll examine the opening of The Cairn Distillery and a dedicated gin distillery.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2025

Amongst the most widely available heavily peated whiskies, Ardbeg’s 10 Year Old and Corryvreckan expressions are perceivably smoky, peated to 50-55 PPM, the highest core range bottlings of Islay’s distillers. What Does Ardbeg Whisky Taste Like?

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This particular bottle was released in 2015. It was available exclusively as a Global Travel Retail bottling, making the availability extremely limited and the whisky much rarer. This particular bottle is the Compass Box Whisky & Ink. This bottle has very rarely been seen on the secondary market.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 19, 2024

MLPA Phenol Parts per Million (PPM): 50ppm Auction Record: Ardbeg 1974 Single Bourbon Cask #2742 – £35,000, November 2022 Highest-rated WhiskyFun Bottle: Ardbeg 1967 29 YO Kingsbury Cask #922 – 96 points Ardbeg was founded in 1815 by the McDougall family on the south coast of Islay. Browse the collection here.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The Glendronach 18 Year Old is single malt scotch whisky, known for its heavily sherried rich style, originating from Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Matured exclusively in the finest Spanish Oloroso ex-Sherry casks, The Glendronach 18 Year Old is bottled at 46% ABV. Finish: Tremendously complex and long.”

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The Glendronach 18 Year Old is single malt scotch whisky, known for its heavily sherried rich style, originating from Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Matured exclusively in the finest Spanish Oloroso ex-Sherry casks, The Glendronach 18 Year Old is bottled at 46% ABV. Finish: Tremendously complex and long.”

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 21, 2024

By mid-2015 we had finally raised the money we thought we needed to build Nc’nean Distillery. We’d found an incredible 100% recycled glass bottle to bottle our whisky in. We decided to auction the first ten bottles for charity – and we were, shall we say, rather surprised that the first bottle went for £41,000!

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 5, 2024

The distillery began as an endeavor full of promise back in 2015, with a foundational aim of providing sustainable employment on an island that has slowly seen its population decline in numbers as young people left to find work and seek their fortunes far from our shores. It is lightly peated (15 ppm) and bottled at 46% ABV.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article delves into some of the most memorable whisky moments in cinema, highlighting the rare and collectible bottlings that have shared the spotlight with legendary actors and unforgettable characters. It’s a waste of good scotch,” responds Bond before engaging Silva’s henchmen in a fight.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) stands as a beacon for whisky enthusiasts worldwide, championing single malt whisky in its most authentic form. Gordon Smith, and architect Ben Tindall, expanded through word of mouth to become a syndicate, and more casks were purchased, bottled, and distributed amongst the members.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2025

Images courtesy of Whisky.Auction The Whisky.Auction May Whisky & Spirits full bottle auction is in full swing with over 1,000 bottles awaiting the bids of eager whisky lovers. Theres some great old blends up for grabs, alongside some rare old scotch and some more recent collectors favourites too.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Thomas Doherty, best known for starring in the Descendants franchise (2015-present) and The Invitation (2022), sports the tartan in a new campaign along with American trendsetters Beverly Nguyen , Maurice Kamara , Amrit Tietz , and Clym Evernden. The Speyside Meets Stateside Holiday Collection.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 10, 2025

From non-age statement releases to cocktail-friendly bottlings, the brands modern portfolio shows how the brand stays relevant in todays whisky world. In 2006, a Nadurra 16 Year Old was introduced to the distillerys core range becoming one of the first big brands to extoll the virtues of bottling cask strength expressions.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Owned by Diageo , Johnnie Walker Blue Label has expanded its allure through limited-edition releases and exclusive collaborations, with around 300 unique bottlings to date. Similarly, the bottling for the Year of the Ram 2015, was only available in Taiwan.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 14, 2025

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the Rat Pack were often photographed with bottles, while Truman Capote and Audrey Hepburn were also fans. 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.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2025

A 12, 15, or 18-year-old bottle seems safer, more premium, and more desirable. But is that number on the label truly the best way to judge whats inside the bottle? An age statement tells you the youngest whisky in the bottle. A 12-year-old scotch might contain older spirit, but never anything younger.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Each bottle here represents not just exceptional whisky, but a fascinating chapter in Ardbeg’s contemporary history. Bottled at a formidable 57.1% The first batch sold out within hours, leading to subsequent releases in 2010, 2014, and 2015. Bottled at 49.9% The Committee Release (51.7%

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Originally released in 2010 as Rich Oak, it was rebranded in 2015 to highlight its bourbon barrel maturation, followed by a finish in virgin American oak under the guidance of Malt Master Brian Kinsman. Each batch is individually numbered and carefully watched over, a testament to Glenfiddichs craftsmanship.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2025

With some so-called “limited releases” stretching into the tens of thousands of bottles, the term has lost much of its weight. The whiskies on this list are, in my view, among the finest ever bottled. We always regret the bottles we dont buy. Sadly, justifying the price of a bottle is no easy feat.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2025

Few whisky brands command the same global recognition as Johnnie Walker , with its iconic square bottle and slanted label found in bars across more than 180 countries. American Accent: Johnnie Walker Select Casks 10 Year Rye Cask Finish Released in 2015, this innovative expression bridged Scottish tradition with American whiskey influence.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

R&B Distillers founders, Alisdair Day and Bill Dobbie, decided in 2015 that the Isle of Raasay would be the perfect place to build their distillery. Bottled at 46.7% This exclusive release is a variation on The Draam, the distillery’s signature single malt. .”

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2025

By contrast, true single barrel (or single cask) releases are relatively rare typically limited editions yielding just a few hundred bottles, each with its own unique character. In 2015, Yamazaki Sherry Cask from Japan was crowned “World Whisky of the Year” with Jim Murray praising it as “near indescribable genius.”

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Grant to a decision to lay down more stock for producing official distillery bottlings rather than have Glenfarclas rely on the blenders. Glenfarclas became the first distillery to release a cask strength single malt in 1968, a bottling which would eventually be renamed Glenfarclas 105 – and remains available today. The £511.19s.0d.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 5, 2025

The Enduring Bond Between The Macallan & 007 As mentioned above, James Bonds preferred drink in the novels written by Ian Fleming between 1952 and 1964 was a dram of scotch whisky. The Macallan whisky is also seen in Spectre (2015), with 007 having an 18-year-old Macallan in his apartment.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 9, 2025

According to the brand website , Glenlaird pays homage to these great landscapes and traditions, showcasing the diverse range of flavours that Highland Single Malt Scotch is known for. Distilled at an undisclosed Highland distillery, the Glenlaird 12 Year Old is a small batch release bottled at 48% ABV.

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