The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

The World Whiskies Awards recently unveiled the category winners and the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2025. Under the leadership of Leonard and his father, Ian Macleod has gone from strength to strength, acquiring the Glengoyne Distillery in 2003, Tamdhu in 2011, Edinburgh Gin in 2016, and Rosebank in 2017.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Brown will step down as Chair of the BrownForman Board of Directors in July 2025. During Brown’s tenure, BrownForman continued its premium portfolio transformation by acquiring Gin Mare and Diplomático Rum. BrownForman Corporation has announced that Campbell P. Marshall B.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

According to a press release , the acquisition furthers Diageo’s Growth Ambition, the company’s strategic plan to achieve sustainable growth through fiscal 2025 and beyond. Ritual Zero Proof’s portfolio includes a non-alcoholic whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and aperitif. The move also positions Diageo as the No.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This practice, according to a brand press release, is “designed to add a layer of depth and complexity to gin and whisky serves, or mocktails.” Eden Mill’s distillery is currently under construction and is set to be completed in Spring 2025. Read the full article at Eden Mill Launches Sweet, Salty, & Smoky Cocktail Syrup

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

(SRP $64.99) Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 (2024 Special Release) Like the 2021 and 2022 Special Releases, this bottling features Tennessee whiskey which was aged on Coy Hill, the highest hill on Jack Daniel’s property in Lynchburg. It’s a 100% rye whiskey aged for six years in new American oak barrels.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Watering The Garden drink at the Cascade Bar, made with strawberry-infused Hendrick’s gin, Pimm’s, elderflower, lime and basil, arrives in a small brass watering can. A sister ship, Star Princess, will be the second in the Sphere Class of ships for Princess and is scheduled to launch in fall 2025.

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Barina Craft

JULY 17, 2023

Scotland is the birthplace of golf, home to its own unique whisky (that’s the Scottish spelling, American whiskeys include the ‘e’) and the country with the most current Open Championship venues at five. Final rounds are normally played on the weekend containing the third Friday in July. Garnish with lemon zest twist.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

2025 is here and with it comes a slew of predictions regarding what the drink of the year will be. Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

In partnership with official media partner, Forbes , TOTCF will honor recipients during the Tales of the Cocktail conference, which is celebrating its 23rd year in New Orleans, July 20-25, 2025. The Spirited Awards honor excellence across the global bar industry, recognizing achievements in both domestic and international categories.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Carb loading on Giorgio Bargiani’s Martini sauce pizza, checking out The Cultural Exchange Series at Viajante87 and stocking up on the new Compass Box Hedonism just a few of the things we’re looking forward to in the coming week NEW TASTES The only thing better than a gin Martini with a pizza is a pizza with a Gin Martini Sauce topping.

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Barina Craft

MAY 18, 2023

Future PGA Championship dates include May 16-19, 2024 at Valhalla Golf Club (Louisville, Kentucky); May 15-18, 2025 at Quail Hollow Club (Charlotte, North Carolina) and May 21-24, 2026 at Aronimink Golf Club (Newtown Square, Pennsylvania). Final rounds are normally played on the weekend ending third Sunday in May.

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2025

For more than a decade, a swell of producers have offered inventive alternatives to traditional London Dry gin , expanding the category with approachable expressions that place less emphasis on piney juniper. Without it, there would be no classically made Dry Martinis or Negronis no bittersweet dance pairing gins juniper with tonics quinine.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Irish whiskey exports enjoyed a bounce-back in 2024, climbing 13 percent to more than $1.1 billion (1 billion) in value, according to the Irish Whiskey Association. But for Irish whiskey drinkers , there remains much to celebrate. Here are 15 of the best Irish whiskeys at every price point for 2025.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2025

Bacardi Limited has pledged $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid those affected by the 2025 California wildfires, which have caused widespread devastation. Additionally, the family-owned company is delivering pallets of water to support first responders on the front lines.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The World Whiskies Awards has announced the regional winners for Ireland in its 2025 competition, recognizing excellence across various styles, from single pot still to blended Irish whiskey. Today, Im focusing on the Gold medal-winning blended Irish whiskeys from the Ireland heats.

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Cheers

MARCH 12, 2025

Print Chapeau Melon Course Drinks Keyword Ancho Reyes Verde chile liqueur, gin, ginger beer, lime, Midori Ingredients 1 oz. Citadelle gin oz. Print Emerald Enchantment Course Drinks Keyword apple schapps, Irish whiskey, white cranberry juice Ingredients 2 oz. Cocktailmanac 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

Irish whiskey exports achieved a significant milestone in 2024, reaching 1 billion (US$1.03bn) in value as part of a broader recovery in Ireland’s drinks sector, according to a new report from Bord Bia. The achievement marks a strong rebound for Irish whiskey, which experienced a 14% decline in the previous year.

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Cheers

JANUARY 15, 2025

Buffalo Trace Distillery has unveiled the second edition of its Prohibition Collection, an annual limited-edition set featuring five bottles commemorating the whiskeys legally produced and sold at the distillery while the 18 th Amendment was in effect. Andersons Belle, Old Fashioned Mountain CornandSilver Wedding Rye Whiskey.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

With categories spanning whiskey, gin, amari, shochu, and more, this prestigious competition highlights innovation and craftsmanship while helping brands gain well-earned recognition in a competitive market. Entries for the 2025 competition are now open, with winners to be featured in Imbibe this summer.

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 22, 2025

London, UK April 18, 2025 The results are in for the 2025 International London Spirits Competition, and this years winners reflect a blend of heritage, innovation, and global craftsmanship. Gin topped the charts as the most-entered category (28.2%), followed by Whisky , Liqueurs , and Rum. The top winner this year is W.L.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 25, 2024

They make delicious organic gins that are inspired by the rich botanicals and scenery found in the Pacific Northwest. Notable achievements mark Leavells journey to gin. Drinkhacker: You launched a gin brand in the U.S. The gin category in the U.S. Australia is currently bursting with great gin brands, but the U.S.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Others may prefer to keep things classic, opting for simple pours of tequila or whiskey. ” Beau du Bois, vice president of bar and spirits, Puesto and Roma Norte , San Diego The trend I foresee in 2025 is the rise of the soju bomb shot. And if theres one group of people that knows exactly what the people want, its bartenders.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Weller Antique 107 by Sazerac Takes Top Honours as 2025 Spirit of the Year at the International London Spirits Competition. The results are in for the highly anticipated 2025 International London Spirits Competition, and this years winners reflect an exciting blend of heritage, innovation, and global craftsmanship.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 3, 2025

has unveiled its second annual Archive Release, offering whiskey collectors a chance to acquire some of the distillery’s most limited and historically significant bottles from past years. Historic First Releases Among Offerings The collection includes Copperworks’ historic Release 001, the distillery’s very first whiskey.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Forget milk and cookies, what Santa needs this year is a shot of good, hard alcohol to help get him through whatever 2025 has in store for us. As always, watch this space for our top whiskeys of the year list in mid-December, which will offer even more solid picks. For more thoughts, check out our most recent top 10 gins list.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 15, 2025

Images credit: Buffalo Trace Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the release of its second Prohibition Collection, a limited-edition set featuring five whiskeys that commemorate brands legally produced during America’s ban on alcohol from 1920 to 1933. name for medicinal whiskey orders. Very Oldest Procurable (V.O.P.)

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Munster’s largest whiskey celebration returns next month as Cork Whiskey Fest prepares to take over the MacCurtain Street area from March 21-23, 2025. With many sessions already sold out three weeks before opening day, organizers are urging whiskey enthusiasts to secure remaining tickets quickly.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 27, 2025

This review was originally published in June 2018, and updated in March 2025. While there are plenty of up-and-coming distilleries (and older ones at that) going to great lengths to make their whiskey local, old-fashioned, and environmentally conscious, there are few Ive heard of that go to such great lengths as Iron Fish Distillery.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Though the New York-based conglomerate has had massive success with beer brands like Corona, Constellation has struggled in its wine and spirits segment — in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company saw wine and spirits net sales fall by 12 percent. Weller , and Blanton’s.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As we head into 2025, keep an eye on these award-winning producers. Alberta Premium Canadian Rye Whiskey Medal: Gold Category: American/Canadian Whiskey – Canadian Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes: Banana, toffee, light spice, mellow, smoky vanilla BUY NOW: $28 Alberta Premium is, according to the brand website, The No.1

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 23, 2025

The New Orleans Spirits Competition is back for its fourth year, and the final deadline to enter is coming up fast onApril 25, 2025. The post Last Call to Enter the 2025 New Orleans Spirits Competition appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. Learn more and submit at nolaspiritscomp.com.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The UK’s controversial pink duty stamps will disappear from spirits bottles in 2025, ending a 600 million mistake that has burdened the industry since 2006. Brighton Gin’s managing director Kathy Caton welcomed the scheme’s end, noting it would improve productivity and simplify operations.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 24, 2025

Founded in 2014 by New Yorker, Daniel Szor, Cotswold Distillery produces whisky, gin, and liqueurs. Read the full article at The Best English Single Malt Whisky According To The World Whiskies Awards ROW 2025 The distillery is known for its use of local ingredients, reflecting the terroir and beauty of the surrounding area.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

The facility will operate its gin still using 100% renewable energy, partially sourced from the University’s solar farm. ” The distillery, located just seven minutes from St Andrews, plans to welcome visitors in summer 2025 with immersive tours, a retail shop, and a third-floor cocktail bar offering views across the Eden Estuary.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 4, 2025

Premium Offering Maintains Local Heritage The new location will feature Gordon & MacPhail’s acclaimed whisky portfolio alongside award-winning Benromach Single Malts and Red Door Gin. on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Visitors will also find the company’s innovative CRN57 Blended Malt whisky range.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

Credit: Compass Box Compass Box Whisky has announced that Chairman Dr. Alan Rutherford OBE will retire on March 31, 2025, after an illustrious tenure at the scotch whisky maker spanning almost two decades. (Left) Alan Rutherford OBE, outgoing chairman. Right) Neil Everitt, incoming chairman designate.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 8, 2025

Complete details about TOTC 2025 ticket options can be accessed on Tales ticketing platform. Were just days away from opening ticket sales for the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail conference, and we cant wait to welcome the global cocktail community to New Orleans this July, said TOTCF Executive Director, Charlotte Voisey.

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