The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Blended Grain Scotch Whisky – A blend of Single Grain Scotch Whiskies, which have been distilled at more than one distillery.” Loch Lomond produces a single grain whisky called Spearhead at 43% ABV, and it’s normally below $40 a bottle. It’s honestly a delight in a bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

Because you might be scammed or lose your money if you don’t get the cask in your name, but you definitely won’t make any money if you approach casks as a short or medium term investment. 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.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Each bottle offers something unique, whether it’s the creamy depth of Arran 10 Year Old or the smoky sweetness of Ledaig 10 Year Old. I recently bought a bottle, and I was genuinely impressed by its complexity. It’s definitely worth the wait to experience the full complexity of this whisky.

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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. What Is Single Cask Whisky?

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The presentation of this capsule collection is our definitive annual luxury Scotch spectacle, staged for those who know whisky intimately, understand its value, and appreciate the craft and time that goes into its making.” Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.:

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

But it is not just our single malt scotch that can make great cocktails, also try Bruichladdich’s classic Laddie or one of Raasay’s bottlings. Our Signature Single Malt Scotch Whisky Serve An apéritif is supposed to stimulate the appetite and is usually dry rather than sweet.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 1, 2024

In the years since its closure in 1993, Lowland-malt fans have sustained themselves on Rosebank’s rare official bottlings (including 8 year olds, 12 year olds, 15 year olds, and a 20 year old) and numerous independent bottlings.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Should Whiskey Bottles Be Labeled As ‘Gluten Free’? Gluten free allergen labeling laws for whiskey differ between the United States and UK/EU. In the UK, manufacturers legally can only label their beer as gluten free if it contains 20 ppm or less gluten (the legal definition of gluten).

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 4, 2024

And what better way to honor the man in your life than with a bottle of his favorite tipple? From bourbons to whiskeys, to scotch and Irish, it can be difficult to know where to start. benefits not only from the growth in the flavored whiskey category but also from the burgeoning popularity of Irish whiskey in the USA.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Scotch whisky has a world of flavor and history to offer, and much of its magic is rooted in the five (or sometimes six) official whisky regions of Scotland. Instead, all the island-based distilleries are included within the definition of the huge Highlands region. But what do these regions really mean for what’s in your glass?

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 5, 2024

This Italian independent bottling company was founded by the late, great Silvano Samaroli in 1968. Samaroli was known and loved for his championing of cask strength, vintage scotch whisky at a time when blends ruled the market. As such, Samaroli was always seeking unique and spectacular casks to bottle and present to the world.

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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

JANUARY 28, 2025

With high scores across so many review sites (including our own), impressive availability for a smaller distillery, an accessible price point, and the fact that its natural in color, bottled at a solid strength, and non-chill filteredwell, that probably answers it for you. Deanston also offers a surprisingly broad flavor profile.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Craigellachie is a distillery that seemed to come out of nowhere when it launched its first official bottlings in 2014. While fans of independently bottled whiskies had long known about its delicious flavors, those official releases introduced the world to one of Speyside ’s best-kept secrets. Will You Enjoy Craigellachie 13 Year Old?

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 1, 2025

This might be a bold statement, but for youthe whisky drinkerand the $150 a bottle this costs, it stands head and shoulders above most other offerings at the same price point. If you’re seeking a definitive, unmistakable, and brilliantly crafted cask-strength Islay whiskythis is it.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Whether you’re looking for an everyday dram or a special bottle that punches above its weight, these whiskies represent the best value available right now. But beyond the buzz, the quality of this bottling has been consistently excellent over the past few years. Thats exactly what this list aims to do.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets dive into five exceptional cask strength scotches that could make 2025 the year you expand your whisky horizons. Aberlour Abunadh Alba (60%+ ABV) Credit: Aberlour BUY NOW: $82 The first bottle comes from a distillery renowned for its bold, sherry cask-driven flavors. That said, the Quarter Cask expression is a standout.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2025

tariffs hitting scotch whisky, drinkers are getting less for their money unless they turn to cask strength. Bottled at full power, these whiskies offer more flavour, more flexibility, and frankly, more spirit in every drop. Bottled at a robust 54.2% With new 10% U.S. What Exactly Is “Cask Strength” Whisky?

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As such, bottles come up whenever retailers can acquire them. Aside from that, you might wish to keep an eye on whisky auction sites for a bottle. Whilst you can definitely do this, if this is how you prefer to enjoy scotch, Johnnie Walker (at the time of release) recommended enjoying the Triple Cask in a Coconut Spritz.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

How putting them together creates different legal definitions of products. However, David Stirk has done all of the hard work for you in his whisky book: Independent Scotch. This is an encyclopedic rundown of all of your classic and modern indie bottling companies. Billy does his absolute best to decipher this and succeeds.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 8, 2025

Ranging from NAS to 21-years-old, each blend offers something for the discerning scotch drinker. What Is Blended Scotch Whisky? These are a few types of blended whisky, with ‘blended scotch whisky’ having a very specific definition. Only 8,400 bottles of The Long and Short of It were produced.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 10, 2025

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old BUY NOW: $47 This is a bottle I always pick up when I spot it on specialist shelves. If youre a fan of higher-proof Jack Daniels expressions, this is definitely the scotch to try. Its a comforting, well-crafted bottle thats hard not to love. And dont worryonly one of them is smoky.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 1, 2025

This is echoed in the presentation, a distinctive blue-tinted bottle housed in a silk-lined box, designed to reinforce the whiskys luxury credentials. An Iconic Whisky Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a tribute to scotch whiskys heritage and the enduring art of blending.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

I’ve historically been a Quinta Ruban guy, but I got a bottle of Lasanta for Christmas, and it was a huge hit with me and my family over the holidays. Any whisky that can introduce people to the world of whisky is invaluable, and this bottle is definitely worth talking about.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 13, 2025

If you come across a 10 year old bottle in the wild, dont hesitate to pick it upit will likely cost less than the listed price. You could always go for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label or a similarly peated blended scotch whisky. Complexity and challenges dont necessarily make a whiskey great.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Matured for a quarter-century exclusively in sherry casks, the expression was bottled at 48% ABV. Nino Kilgore-Marchetti, The Whiskey Wash Founder and former reviewer, awarded this expression a perfect 10 upon tasting in February 2024. Definitely give this place a visit if you find yourself in the Loch Lomond area.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2025

By definition, single malt whisky is made from 100% malted barley at one distillery. 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. Regulations vary by country.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

you can pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old for $68. For example, somebody who is a single malt scotch enthusiast and has sampled some of the best that scotch whisky has to offer may not be blown away by Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old. This bottle offers exceptional value. If you are based in the U.S.,

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 3, 2025

From the maritime magic of Campbeltown to the smoky allure of Islay, this guide showcases the very best bottles to add to your collectionor savor straight away. The whisky is bottled at 46% ABV. It is bottled at 46% ABV. According to the World Whiskies Awards, though, the search is definitely worth it.

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