A Bar Above

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Photo by SJ via www.unsplash.com Flavor Profiles of Whiskey One of the defining aspects of whiskey is its diverse range of flavor profiles. From the warm caramel notes of bourbon to the robust smokiness of Islay Scotch, whiskey caters to a wide spectrum of palates.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 29, 2024

Like Scotch, Irish whiskey has a long tradition of aging in ex-sherry casks that hail from this part of the world. The ex-bourbon, American oak backbone of so many Irish and Scotch whiskeys today really didn’t become the norm until the 1960s.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

A reserved yet busy man, he spoke briefly about his journey from Scotland to America, where he was now crafting his own scotch-inspired whisky using Scottish peated malt at Hogback Distillery. Last year, while exploring local distilleries in Boulder, Colorado, I found myself in conversation with an older Scotsman named Graeme Wallace.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

Background image credit: Jo Hanley / OurWhisky Foundation Scotch whisky often seems like a much more expensive product compared to bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

Could these ten affordable scotch whiskies under $60 revolutionise your whisky cabinet without emptying your wallet? The scotch whisky landscape in 2025 presents a fascinating paradox.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

As the first single malt actively marketed outside Scotland in the 1960s, it helped transform Scotch from a local treasure to a global phenomenon, becoming either the #1 or #2 best-selling single malt worldwide. Founded in 1887 in Scotland’s Speyside region, Glenfiddich stands as one of whisky’s most pioneering distilleries.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

From whisky aged in space to spirit born from a three-week fermentation accident, some of Ardbeg ‘s most fascinating releases share one surprising trait: they don’t tell you their age. The latest of these boundary-pushing expressions, Ardbeg Eureka!

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

Background image credit: Mark Proudfoot / Flickr Glenfiddich is one of the most recognizable names in single malt whisky, but how much do you really know about it?

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At the inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , our reviewers sampled a number of incredible whiskies (or whiskeys) worthy of Double Gold Medals in our no-fee competition. We have already written extensively about the winners of each category.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

An artist’s impression of the finished plant. Credit: Thompson Brothers Sutherland-based Thompson Brothers have launched a 1.8 million crowdfunding campaign to build what they claim will be one of the world’s most sustainable whisky distilleries.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 15, 2025

Credit: Loch Lomond Whiskies Innovative distiller Loch Lomond Whiskies has launched two limited-edition single malts commemorating golf s original championship, The Open Championship, continuing its partnership as The Spirit of the Open. The premium releases include The Open Course Collection 2025 (250; 46.7%

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 30, 2025

Credit: Isle of Raasay Isle of Raasay Distillery has released a new Oak Species Maturation Series Tasting Pack, encouraging scotch whisky lovers to explore how different oak varieties influence its lightly peated single malt.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

It’s rather fitting that I’m writing this while recovering from one of the worst hangovers I’ve had in a while. That aside, this article about food pairings was a pretty interesting one to put together.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Claxtons, an independent scotch whisky bottler based in southern Scotland, recently unveiled the second edition of its Dalswinton Series. This collection honors the beauty and history of the stunning 5,000-acre Dalswinton Estate , where Claxtons warehouses and tasting rooms are located.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

Few whiskies provoke such powerful reactions as Laphroaig. This legendary distillery has built its reputation on a distinctive style defined by medicinal iodine notes, intense peat smoke from local bogs, and maritime influences from its Atlantic shore location.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

Cadenheads is Scotlands oldest independent bottler, founded in 1842. The renowned bottler is revered amongst drinkers and collectors for its unwavering commitment to authenticity and cask integrity.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Should You Buy The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Cask? If you’re new to sherry cask whiskies, The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is a great place to start, though it can be a bit pricey. However, if you’ve already explored some less expensive sherried options, then you should definitely give it a try.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

Scotland is home to over 150 whisky distilleries, each with its own story, style, and setting. From sleek, modern operations to timeworn sites steeped in history, theres no shortage of places to explore. But with so many options, where do you start?

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

This Blair Athol, rarely seen as a single malt, was bottled by Cask Masters and showcases decadent sherry cask maturation. A brilliant effort from Brave New Spirits.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 14, 2025

The new offering allows retailers to select exclusive barrels of uncut, unfiltered Knob Creek Bourbon and Rye Whiskey. Knob Creek has announced the latest evolution of its Single Barrel Select Program with the introduction of Single Barrel Select Cask Strength.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 3, 2025

Credit: The Edinburgh Whisky Academy Mot Hennessy has unveiled MH Whisky School, a new online learning platform offering free scotch whisky certification to U.S. bartenders through a partnership with the Edinburgh Whisky Academy (EWA).

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

Stephanie Macleod (top right) and Leonard Russell (bottom right) have been inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. The World Whiskies Awards recently unveiled the category winners and the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

Credit: Gordon & Macphail Family-owned scotch whisky company Gordon & MacPhail has appointed Richard Urquhart as its new Sales Director. The fourth-generation member of the Urquhart family steps into the role after serving six months as interim Sales Director, following more than 15 years with the company.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

Credit: Lochlea Lochlea is releasing its third and final Ploughing Edition (Third Crop), marking the conclusion of its celebrated three-year seasonal limited-edition series. The Ayrshire-based farm-to-cask distillery will launch this winter release on March 27, 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 8, 2024

In partnership with BlockBar, Glenfiddich Distillery is releasing a rare 1985 cask bottling, with just 150 bottles estimated to be yielded from the cask. The whisky, which will be auctioned via NFT platform, BlockBar also comes with a VIP distillery experience and an overnight stay at a William Grant & Sons house on Glenfiddich ’s estate.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 7, 2025

Credit: The Singleton The Singleton is pushing the boundaries of whisky making with its latest release, unveiling a collection of three 42-year-old single malts from Glen Ord Distillery, inspired by the world of fine patisserie. The Gourmand Collection represents the longest secondary maturation in the brand’s history.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2025

Credit: Talisker Talisker has unveiled a new limited edition single malt with an environmental mission. The Wild Blue, presented in 100% recycled glass bottles, represents a deepening partnership between the Isle of Skye distiller and the Blue Marine Foundation to help restore coastal habitats.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

All product images courtesy of The Glenlivet In the 1950s and 1960s, Bill Smith Grantgrandson of The Glenlivets founderset out to establish the brand as a single malt scotch in the United States.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 12, 2024

Credit: Glenmorangie Glenmorangie Original, the flagship single malt scotch from the Highland distillery, has received a two-year upgrade to its age statement. The whisky, originally 10 years old, is now bottled at 12, making it “more delicious than ever” according to a brand press release.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

It’s a multi-award-winning scotch whisky that beginners, whisky connoisseurs, and even Hollywood stars appreciate. Buy your bottle of Lagavulin 16 on Master of Malt. Few whiskies can genuinely be called a classic. Lagavulin 16 Year Old is one of them. The whisky has gone beyond cult status to become regarded simply as one of the best.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2024

Dennis Malcolm is leaving Glen Grant after a 63-year career in the scotch whisky industry. Credit: The Glen Grant The Glen Grant , a Speyside scotch whisky distillery, has announced the retirement of Dennis Malcolm OBE, Master Distiller.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

The Speyside distillery is world-renowned for its whisky and is considered the pinnacle of luxury scotch. Macallan 10 Year Old 1990s The Macallan is an instantly recognizable name for anyone who has knowledge of the whisky industry. Today, bottles of Macallan sell from anywhere between $100 and $2.6

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

Credit: Claxton’s The Claxton’s Dalswinton Series Claxtons, an independent scotch whisky bottler based in southern Scotland, recently unveiled the second edition of its Dalswinton Series. This collection honors the stunning 5,000-acre Dalswinton Estate , where Claxtons warehouses and tasting rooms are located.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 7, 2025

Credit: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has unveiled its newest experimental offering – the ‘Two to One’ series – featuring ultra small-batch bottlings that marry two single malt casks from the same distillery before bottling.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 20, 2024

It’s a mind-numbing world, scotch whisky, isn’t it? Of the varying scotch whisky opinions found across the world, we can all agree on one thing: There are so many drams and so little time. There are age-statement bottles, there are no age-statement bottles. There are cask strength releases, there are 40% releases.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 5, 2024

One of the most popular and rarest whiskies on the market, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the premium expression from Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling whisky brand. A luxury blend representing a combination of Scotland’s rarest and most exceptional whiskies, Blue Label has attained continuing worldwide acclaim.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 28, 2025

A blended malt from independent bottler Mossburn, released as part of the Cask Collaboration Series. Blending four Speyside malt whiskies, this whisky began its 12-year maturation in bourbon casks before a finishing period in Calvados apple brandy casks from historic French producer Domiane Dupont.

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