The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931 The whisky-making process used to create this collection was inspired by The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931, one of the foremost first-hand resources on early 20th-century scotch whisky distillation. The book was republished by James Eadie Ltd in 2023 in collaboration with the British Library.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 26, 2024

The company has bottled a huge number of impressive single malt whiskies including this 30 year old sherried Ardbeg and a very rare Rosebank 1960 vintage. Find out why Prestonfield House is to thank for the creation of one of the most prevalent independent bottlers in the scotch whisky industry.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Offering a secluded luxury getaway for scotch whisky lovers, the house has 12 bedrooms, a whisky library, and a resident chef. With accommodation available to book in blocks of six or 12 bedrooms, the house can be rented for sole occupancy so that guests can enjoy complete privacy during their stay.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Priyanka Chopra Jonas with a bottle of Blue Label Ice Chalet, perfect after a day on the slopes. Credit: Diageo Johnnie Walker has launched a new limited edition bottling: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet. The bottle will be accompanied by a cross-body bag designed by Perfect Moment.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 5, 2024

In celebration of Ardbeg The Abyss’ release, acclaimed American comic book artist, Tradd Moore (Marvel Comics, DC Comics), has created a graphic novel set on ‘ Planet Ardbeg ’. Due to its popularity, most of this 1989 spirit was bottled for the Corryvreckan releases. Now, that remaining spirit has been bottled as Ardbeg The Abyss.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2024

If you have read my ‘about’ section on the ‘ Team ’ page of The Whiskey Wash, you will know that I have a particular affinity for Cadenhead dumpies. These understated bottles often contain some of the most precious scotch whisky, both in terms of its age and its provenance. Bottled in May 1979 at 47.5% As such, St.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 10, 2024

However, despite the accessibility of The Glenlivet ’s modern core range, the distillery has also seen a number of old and rare bottlings hit the secondary market. One such bottling is The Glenlivet 1955 27 Year Old Duthie For Samaroli. The bottle is also notable for the involvement of scotch-bottling legends Samaroli and Duthie.

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The Whiskey Wash

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. But in our books, it’s apples and oranges.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Unlike blended expressions, single cask bottlings showcase the distinct influence of an individual cask, providing an unfiltered view into the whisky’s maturation process. SMWS is also known for its unique numbering system to identify its bottlings. The second number, ‘46’ in this case, refers to the cask that is being bottled.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2024

In the 1980s, the hotel decided to commission several single malt, cask strength bottlings for their clients. As such, Prestonfield House’s foresight regarding the potential of single cask whiskies produced some very special bottlings. Only 405 bottles were ever produced. ABV in 2006. Colour: white wine.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

You can view the event schedule and book your tickets here. The Sherry Tasting Pack In addition to the release of the documentary film, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is also releasing a sherry tasting pack. One such bottle is Cinnamon chilli chocolate cupcakes , a French single malt matured in a 1st fill ex-Oloroso butt for 7 years.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 15, 2024

Only 736 of these stunning bottles were produced, making them extremely rare on the secondary market. Glen Sloy 25 Year Old BUY NOW: $254 If you are feeling adventurous, then this Glen Sloy 25 Year Old might be the scotch for you. Bucher & Co, a Leith-based wine & spirits merchant, who bottled it under the name ‘Glen Sloy’.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 31, 2024

The Tobermory 1972 Moon Import De Viris Illustribus series Moon Import bottlings are, in my opinion, some of the most beautiful bottles of independently bottled scotch out there. The bottling of the Tobermory 1972 by Moon Import brought the spirit to a new market and set the stage for the distillery’s future.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

UK: You can grab a bottle of Ghost & Rare Port Dundas for 260. However, I have managed to find a couple to provide additional context as to the prevailing opinions on this bottle. Touches of apricot spice things up even further, making this the rare Scotch that starts off quietly and then builds to a rousing, powerful finish.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Only 250 bottles have been released with an RRP of £14,500. This particular bottling pays tribute to Jane Macgregor. Each cabinet also contains a 50ml sample and a hardback book that tells the story of Littlemill. The whisky is available for purchase via enquiry through the Littlemill website and selected retailers.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 17, 2024

Below is a list of official bottles and single-barrel expressions that are wonderful but once they’re gone, that’s it. Official bottlings of whiskies from distilleries that offer you, the drinker, the best value possible, are the products you’ll want to keep replacing. This whisky is like a good book that keeps you hooked.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

Book your tour of the Rosebank Distillery here. “The Distillery Manager, Malcolm Rennie, will be at the gift shop signing each £3,200 bottle after purchase. Only 650 bottles are available. Rosebank Rekindled – £95 per person – A guided tour and a tasting of Rosebank 31 Year Old, Glengoyne 15 Year Old, and Tamdhy 15 Year Old.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 1, 2024

If you are a scotch whisky fan, then chances are you know Berry Bros for bottlings such as the Berry Brothers & Rudd Glenrothes 1970 Single Cask and the astonishingly old and rare Highland Park 1902. The most iconic Berry Brothers & Rudd bottlings include this Talisker 1937 and this Highland Park distilled in 1902.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

In all likelihood it will remain in the name of whoever you invested with, as an asset on their books, and in their control. We looked at the average bottle prices of different whiskies to create the below graph to show how the value of whisky changes with age. Whisky becomes a premium product around 18 years old.

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The Whiskey Wash

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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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

with just 450 bottles on offer. The Macallan Archival Series Folio 8 – The Colossus of Nose Folio 8 – The Colossus of Nose is crafted from single malt scotch whisky matured in first-fill and refill European oak sherry casks, in keeping with The Macallans signature style. You can browse the collection here.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Craigellachie Cars can be booked for day-long or week-long packages, and I highly recommend contacting them. With hundreds of bottles on offer, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste. Having someone as connected to the local community as Rosie is invaluable. The Spirit Safe Bar at The Station Hotel has you covered.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

A few years back I found an old warehouse book that recorded every cask filled between 1909 and 1923 and included details such as previous contents. In addition, every cask of Tomatin is fully matured on site which allows us to monitor them closely and everyone involved in selecting casks for bottling is based on site.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is able to release both tongue-in-cheek novelty NAS bottlings such as the Ardbeg Scorch (famed for its dragon-charred casks) and older, rarer bottlings such as the Ardbeg 1965 (advertised with a hilarious Chanel parody ). One such bottle is the Ardbeg 1967 29 Year Old Kingsbury from cask #922. ABV from single cask #922.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 9, 2024

Along the wall behind are empty glass bottles waiting to be filled. One by one we are called forward to hand-fill our very own bottle of 1999 25 Year Old Aberfeldy whisky. Following the hand-filling of the bottles, we are moved around to the other side of the table to personalise and apply our own labels.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Samaroli is one of the biggest names in the independent bottling industry. This changed in 1979, when Samaroli released the Samaroli Cadenhead Dumpies: whiskies selected by Samaroli and bottled in Scotland by Cadenhead. These were Samaroli’s first bottlings as an independent bottler rather than as an importer.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For whisky enthusiasts, books are an often-overlooked resource that can deepen your understanding of the spirit. Books are also the best way to gain an overall picture of the history of a spirit. An easy read with loads of detail, this is the perfect whisky book to read over the approaching Christmas break.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The book was to be as international in outlook as possible, with world whisky expert Dominic providing the global components, while I focused on Scotland and scotch. Whether you’re new to the wonders of whisky, or a seasoned connoisseur, you’ll find this book tells you everything you want to know.”

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 9, 2025

The Ardbeg range includes the classic 10 Year Old bottling, alongside a peat or sweet-focused core range, cask strength expressions, and limited-edition releases. Matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV, the Ardbeg 10 Year Old offers an ideal way to sample Ardbeg’s malt without excessive cask influence.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 28, 2025

Credit: Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra has earned recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records as the “World’s lightest 70cl bottle” during its showcase at NYCxDESIGN. The ultra-premium Scotch whisky weighs just 6.3oz (180g) and represents a breakthrough in sustainable luxury packaging.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 24, 2025

Credit: Barrel Global The team behind Barrel Global has unveiled MaltyVerse , an innovative whiskey collection that combines limited-edition spirits with original comic book storytelling and artwork by illustrator Carl Harrison. The MaltyVerse is an innovative collection of whiskies and science fiction comics.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2025

Credit: Saltire Rare Malt Falkland-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is rapidly expanding its global footprint, adding new international markets and key industry veterans to its team just one year after launching its first bottles. The limited release will be bottled at 54.1% ABV and priced at 160.

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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. After John Risk was bought out in 1925, a merger with John Walker & Sons allowed DCL to become the sole owner of Clynelish.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The release ultimately yielded just 65 bottles with remarkable depth featuring toasted coconut underpinned by leather, parchment paper, and a distinctly antique character. This release was particularly interesting for the overseeing custodians as the degree of evaporation had never been noted to such severity before.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a world where just about everything can be delivered to your door—books, coffee, even fresh herbs—it was only a matter of time before whisky joined the club. As a member, you’re not just getting a tasting sample—you’re getting full-sized, 70cl bottles of carefully selected whisky delivered every other month.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While splurging on a bottle of aged single malt or a rare release might be out of reach, there’s no need to despair. Several of them cost less than one full-size bottle. When it comes to whisky, knowledge truly is power—and for enthusiasts, a great book can be a gift that keeps giving.

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