The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Since its closure, Rosebank fans have been sustained by limited edition releases from owner Ian Macleod Distillers, as well as some independent bottlings. Given this exciting prospect, I thought it would be fitting to take a look at an older Rosebank whisky for this week’s Scotch Whisky Legends.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Miniature bottles are in the DNA of Whisky.Auction, with the company having been founded by one of the most well-known miniature whisky collectors in the UK. Past bottles indicate that this will sell for at least £60, although £650 wouldn’t be unheard of! Here are just a few of the highlights.

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The Whiskey Wash

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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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

The Glendronach 15 Year Old is single malt scotch whisky, known for its heavily sherried rich style, originating from Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso ex-Sherry casks sourced from Spain, The Glendronach 15 Year Old is bottled at 46% ABV. How Much Is The Glendronach 15 Year Old?

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The Whiskey Wash

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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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 13, 2024

As the distillery’s longest-running series (which is still going in 2024) the bottlings are a staple of The Macallan’s core range. The distillery also released some ‘Special Selection’ bottlings around this time. Today, The Macallan 18 Year Olds do not carry vintage, only bottling dates. Packaging Changes A 1997 vintage.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

The Glendronach 12 Year Old is single malt scotch whisky, known for its heavily sherried rich style, originating from Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez ex-Sherry casks sourced from Spain, The Glendronach 12 Year Old is bottled at 43% ABV. Spicy with medium-length and a dry finish.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

” As mentioned previously, Benriach Distillery has been part of Brown-Forman since 2016 and now sits alongside The Glendronach and Glenglassaugh in the parent company’s portfolio. The expression is aged for 15 years in a combination of first-fill bourbon and ex-sherry casks before being bottled at 43% ABV.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

According to the distillery website, the whisky is “bottled from incredibly rare casks filled during some of the Distillery’s darkest days,” referring to the turbulent period at Ardbeg from the early 80s to the late 1990s. Bottled at 46%, this smoky single malt is perfect for those who prefer a high-age single malt with a peaty kick.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Get your hands on these stunning bottles at auction this November. This month’s highlights include some of the scotch brands that are often overlooked at auction, as well as a stunning bottle kindly donated to raise money to support diversity and inclusion in the hospitality industry. Place your bid on this awesome bottle here.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 28, 2024

Inspired by the 1994 bottling of the Original Ten, with its fruit-laden complexity and smooth, rounded taste, the current Original Ten re-imagines the 1898 origins of Benriach, brought to life in the 21st century through fusing distilling styles with extraordinary casks. What Is The Oldest Benriach Whisky Ever Produced?

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 12, 2024

With hundreds of bottles on offer, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste. However, in 2016, it reopened under the ownership of Richard and Heather Forsyth, whose family name will be familiar to whisky enthusiasts. The Spirit Safe Bar After a long day of whisky tasting, what better way to relax than with another dram?

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Those who successfully purchase a bottle in the March auction (Whisky Hammer’s 100th auction) will be entered into a prize draw. In addition to the giveaway, Whisky Hammer is also bottling a limited edition 11 year old scotch whisky, a small number of which will be available in the March auction.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez ex-Sherry casks sourced from Spain, The Glendronach 21 Year Old is bottled at 48% ABV. When the expression was first released, The Glendronach 21 Year Old bottling initially contained considerably older whisky stocks the same as the brand’s other expressions.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

The 16 year old expression was introduced in the 1980s and has since won numerous awards including Gold at the World Whiskies Awards in the category of Islay Single Malt 13 to 20 Years in 2016. It was bottled at cask strength in 2007 and released as part of Diageo’s Special Releases in that same year. Only 6,642 bottles were produced.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 16, 2025

For much of the 20th century, Johnnie Walker was defined by two bottles: the approachable Red Label and the richer, more contemplative Black Label. Whats Inside the Bottle What sets Green Label apart isnt just its age statement or colour, its the decision to use only single malts in the blend.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In an innovative collaboration, American actor Nick Offerman has partnered with Islay’s oldest distillery, Lagavulin , to release a series of limited Offerman Edition bottlings. A Lagavulin Offerman 2 nd Edition bottling followed in 2021, launched for the US market and distillery visitors. Why Do People Like Lagavulin?

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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

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 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

MAY 16, 2025

Here are five quick facts that offer a new way to look at a very familiar bottle. Alexander Walker, son of founder John Walker, introduced the 24-degree tilt in 1867 to make the bottle stand out on crowded shelves. Over 150 years later, the 24-degree tilt remains a hallmark of Johnnie Walker bottles worldwide. Same formula.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 30, 2025

Scotch whisky regions may be less important these days in the industry, but some whiskies remain the foundation stones of their local styles. More and more distilleries are now bottling experimental releases, ensuring we whisky drinkers have plenty of options to explore. The other is The Macallan.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

It disappeared in 2012 during a range reshuffle, sparking a backlash that saw it return in 2016. Each bottle is individually numbered, and the Blue Label name has become shorthand for success and prestige. Rich, layered, and smoky, it bridges the world of blended whisky and single malts.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Glenmorangie continued its foray into cask finishing in the 1990s with bottles such as the Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish (1994), followed by a sherry finish and a Madeira finish (1996). Soon, the whole scotch whisky industry was experimenting with cask finishes, a practice that is now widespread and has changed the face of whisky forever.

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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% Each edition showcased an otherworldly combination of intense medicinal smoke, crystallized ginger, and peppered citrus, bottled at a robust 58.9% Bottled at 49.9%

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 5, 2025

While Clynelish continued to produce its signature waxy and maritime malt, primarily for blending, Brora lay dormant until 2021, its legacy preserved in a limited number of highly sought-after bottlings. The whiskies had to be aged between 18 and 30 years old and distilled in the years 1969-1981. million litres of alcohol.

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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. These limited releases including Red Rye Finish (2016) and Bourbon Cask & Rye (2017) were the blending team’s playground for innovation.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 20, 2025

When building a whiskey collectionwhether for personal enjoyment or entertaining guestsvariety is key. With a budget of $250, you can put together a well-balanced selection of bottles that showcase a range of styles and flavor profiles. A truly wonderful bottle that has never let me down.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

1 Vaults, explore the marketing strategies that propelled Black Bowmore to cult status, and examine the soaring value of these rare bottlings. In time many of the whiskies distilled or bottled during Bowmore’s Morrison era would gain legendary status, but none more so than Black Bowmore. Morrison in 1963.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2025

Taiwan’s Kavalan won World’s Best Single Malt with a whisky reportedly just five years old, while Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye (with no age statement) topped Jim Murray’s influential list in 2016. Many whiskies, particularly scotch, contain caramel coloring (E150a) to create a consistent amber appearance.

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