The Whiskey Wash

JULY 16, 2024

New releases in the world of scotch whisky include a 24 Year Old White Oak expression from Glengoyne, the newest Meikle Tòir from The GlenAllachie, and the latest whisky in Ardbeg’s Anthology Collection. Glengoyne White Oak & Glengoyne White Oak 24 Year Old The new Glengoyne White Oak is perfect for a whisky highball.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 31, 2024

For me, the practice of blending scotch comes down to three things: cost, flavor, and freedom. Firstly, blending and bottling a single malt is, in general, much cheaper than producing a single malt. One of the most beloved and classic whisky cocktails is the Whisky Highball. Basically, there is no right answer.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Dewar’s 12 Year Old offers an affordable option and is divine in a myriad of cocktails, including a Whisky Highball. Not only is it delicious, but it is also bottled at 40% ABV! If you are stuck for ideas, c heck out these award-winning blended whiskies for inspiration. So it gives you plenty to work with.

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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. This has been helped by markets like Japan with the prominence of drinks like the Whisky Highball or ‘Mizuwari’ as it is called in Japanese which directly translates to “mixed with water”.

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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

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

APRIL 25, 2025

From airport lounges to dodgy highballs, its one of the most recognized whiskies on the planet. How: Store the bottle in the freezer for a few hours. At the end of the day, Johnnie Walker Red Label is doing exactly what it was made to dohold its own in a highball and stay cheap enough that no one cries over spilled whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

From smoky, modern blends to sherried luxury and ultra-rare bottlings, we break down what makes each of them special: how theyre made, what they taste like, and who theyre for. Whether youre into peat, sweetness, or just looking for something unexpected, theres a blended scotch whisky here worth discovering.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Built from around 30 whiskies, it was designed to stand up to mixingbold, spicy, and smoky enough to make itself heard in a highball. Despite its modest pricing, it remains the biggest seller globally, making it the default scotch in many parts of the world.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 2, 2025

Whether its a crisp highball before dinner, a rich dram by the fire, or an inventive cocktail, whisky offers something for every occasion. Credit: Nc’nean In my eyes, a whisky highball (or Whisky Six, as we call it) is the perfect pre-dinner drink. A Whisky Six. Its crisp, refreshing, bubbly, and long, but never overly sweet.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2025

Serve suggestion: Try it over ice with ginger ale and lime for a fizzy, fruity highball. So, whether you’re ready to step into single malt territory or just want a change of flavor without losing that easygoing charm, one of these bottles could be your perfect next pour. Its sweet, but never cloyingideal for casual sipping.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 3, 2025

Perfect neat or in a classic highball with soda. The iconic 24-faceted bottle (representing the Japanese seasons) makes it as beautiful outside as in. Enjoy it neat or in the traditional Japanese highball with soda and a citrus twist, ideally alongside sushi or sashimi to enhance its subtle complexity.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 3, 2025

Some argue there’s no point pouring an $80 whisky into a cocktail when a $20 bottle will do just as well. A Manhattan showcases ryes spiciness; a Japanese highball reveals delicate floral notes. In Japan, the highball isnt just acceptedits a cultural mainstay. These arguments aren’t without merit.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Diageo states that 700,000 highballs and whisky cocktails have been served at the venue since opening. Credit: Diageo In addition to this, 103,403 bottles of blended whisky and 4,195 bottles of single malt whisky have been sold at the venue, as well as 475,174 products such as t-shirts. Numbers don’t lie.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2025

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. In Japan, whisky highballs (with soda water) are tremendously popular, especially with meals. Globally, whisky traditions embrace variety.

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