The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In addition to single malt whiskies, the SMWS also bottles grain whiskies, rums, and American whiskies, denoted by prefixes “G”, “R”, and “B” respectively. It is renowned for its smooth and honeyed Irish whiskey. 154 Mosgaard Denmark Mosgaard, established in 2015, produces a light and fruity whisky.

Rum 52

Rum Gin Bottling Whiskey 52

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Teeling Irish Whiskey , established in Dublin, Ireland, in 2015, represented, at the time, one of the first of a new wave of Irish whiskey brands to emerge from a country with a once dominant whiskey scene.

Whiskey 52

Whiskey Aperitif Inventory Liqueur 52

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 3, 2024

(image via Hard Truth) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Since its start in distilling back in 2015, Indiana’s Hard Truth distillery has primarily focused on being a whiskey producer, more specifically, a maker of bourbon. per 750 ml bottle.

Bottling 52

Bottling Whiskey Vodka Rum 52

VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Method and Madness Rye and Malt Method and Madness is the experimental project from the parent company of Jameson and Redbreast Irish whiskeys , Irish Distillers-Pernod Ricard. This blend of 60 percent rye and 40 percent malted barley isn’t just an outlier in the Irish spirits realm but all of whiskey.

Gin 130

Gin Tequila Whiskey Rum 130

VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

But once upon a time, back when Dante opened in 2015, the cocktail to drink was the Garibaldi, an obscure highball made of Campari and “fluffy” orange juice and topped with an orange wedge. This delightful rum sour is enhanced by touches of Lillet Blanc and orange marmalade.

Bar 105

Bar Club Muddling Gin 105

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

Raisins, quince jelly, very old rum. One of these bottles sold in October 2015 for £3,300 at Whisky Online Auctions. Second go after some breathing, one hour and a half later, from the very same glass (no refill!): the nose gets quite similar to a very old Sauternes or a Sélection de Grains Nobles (by Zind-Humbrecht, no need to say).

Bottling 98

Bottling Liqueur Rum Wine 98

VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Shorter smuggling routes from Mexico and the Caribbean put more tequila and rum into American’s hands during its decade of Prohibition, and Americans’ preference for those spirits (as well as whiskey) persisted after repeal. But Pisco’s popularity in the U.S. The Pisco Sour landed in the U.S. million for the industry last year.

Bar 105

Bar Tequila Bartender Bartending 105

Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

THE CABINET BARREL PROOF AMERICAN WHISKEY (2023 RELEASE) The Cabinet is a blend of straight rye and bourbon whiskeys from Proof & Wood Ventures. Each whiskey in the blend was distilled in Indiana and then aged, blended, and bottled in Kentucky. Also included are two straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in 2016 and 2017.

Stout 40

Stout Gin Whiskey Bottling 40

Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In 2015, Giacomo Giannotti, along with the partners of Grupo Confiteria, opened Paradiso in the heart of Barcelona as a speakeasy hidden behind a refrigerator door in a pastrami shop. For one evening, Martiny’s will take over Punch Room, offering its signature Nikka whiskey based cocktails. The bar has been recognised as No.4

Bar 52

Bar Signature Cocktails Mixology Head Bartender 52

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

We review Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2), distilled from the sweet mash style and finished in ex-rum casks for a spell. image via Kentucky Peerless) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. The Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon offers a nice, balanced palate.

Rum 115

Rum Whiskey Alcohol Bottling 115

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 27, 2024

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey , renowned as America’s top whiskey and a global best-seller, has achieved iconic status. Over the years the range has expanded to include rye and flavored whiskey expressions along with the high-end ‘Single Barrel Select’ offering aimed at the premium end of the market.

Whiskey 115

Whiskey Shooter Bottling Alcohol 115

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2024

In recent new releases, Weller pays homage to the Millennium with an “ultra-aged” whiskey, Pinhook releases a cask strength bourbon, and Wild Turkey expands the Master’s Keep Series. Mattingly 1845 Distillery honors US veterans, Little Book releases Chapter 8, and Kentucky Peerless finished whiskey in rum barrels.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Rum Bottling Bar 105

VinePair

MAY 19, 2024

Shortly after publishing his satirical book “Broken Piano for President,” American author Patrick Wensink received a cease and desist letter from lawyer Christy Susman concerning the book’s cover, which is strikingly similar to the saloon-style labeling on Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey bottles.

Stout 105

Stout Rum Beer Bar 105

Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

To prove it, she’s been a finalist for Saveur’s 2014, 2015 AND 2016 best cocktail blog award. Favorite Post : The Debate Over Whiskey Age Statements: A Drinkhacker Conversation 22) Cocktails & Bars Founded by Corinne Mossatti, Cocktails & Bars is a website dedicated to cocktail culture, bars, and spirits.

Bartender 52

Bartender Bartending Mixology Barback 52

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

For more top gift ideas check out the archives and read our 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , and 2008 holiday guides. As always, watch this space for our top whiskeys of the year list in mid-December, which will offer even more solid picks.

Alcohol 105

Alcohol Vodka Gin Rum 105

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 18, 2025

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye This whisky made history in 2015 when it was named World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray. Pike Creek 10-Year Double Barrel After a decade in used whisky barrels, this expression undergoes a second maturation in rum casks, adding tropical sweetness and depth.

Rum 75

Rum Bottling Wine Whiskey 75

VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

Their King Cole Martini which is served tableside with much ceremony has been made with Old Raj since it debuted in 2015. Among British spirit producers, Cadenheads which also puts out whiskey , rum , and brandy is a bit of a dark horse. Three ounces of the gin is paired with just a touch of vermouth and orange bitters.

Gin 92

Gin Bartender Bartending Highball 92

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Glenmorangie PLC sold the SMWS to a consortium of private investors, including the HotHouse Club and a group of financial investment managers in 2015. SMWS Today The SMWS now bottles around 500 casks a year, diversifying its spirit range to also include single grain, world whiskies, rum, gin, cognac, and other spirits.

Bottling 97

Bottling Beer Bar Club 97

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2025

Glenury Royal 1971 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection BUY NOW: $3,125 I first had the chance to sample this thanks to Cheaper By The Dram, a brilliant concept set up by Mark Littler , now Editor-in-Chief of The Whiskey Wash. It has all the depth and complexity of the best rum youve ever tasted, yet it hails from Scotland.

Bottling 66

Bottling Pub Liqueur Rum 66

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The first batch sold out within hours, leading to subsequent releases in 2010, 2014, and 2015. We haven’t touched on the rum-influenced Drum, the dragon-charred Scorch, or the punk-inspired Ardcore. This made it one of the peatiest whiskies ever released at the time. Of course, this list barely scratches the surface.

Bottling 73

Bottling Wine Rum Bitters 73

VinePair

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Maybe 20 percent of them will order the Defying Gravi-Tea, an Elphaba -hued green tea cocktail with Irish whiskey , ginger syrup, lemon and mint; or Witch’s Brew, a Malibu rum-spiked soy milk horchata with orgeat and cinnamon served in a tulip glass. At a given theater, some 150 to 330 people will be seated and served all in one go.

Liquor 111

Liquor Bar Beer Wine 111