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JULY 10, 2025

Although on the bottle it is labeled as a Highland scotch it is located in the middle of the Speyside region. Editor’s Note: This review was originally published in 2016. It was updated in July 2025. It is interesting to note that The Macallan 12 Year Old in this review was the standard bottling at the time, in the striking red box.

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MAY 22, 2025

Welcome to the world of budget blended scotch, where 20 buys you 700ml of hope, regret, or occasionally, a half-decent dram. Youre standing in front of the whisky shelf, wallet light, expectations lower. Something with a plastic cap and a name that sounds made up?

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 27, 2025

Credit: Bowmore and Laphroaig Two of Islay’s most prestigious distilleries have announced exclusive releases for the upcoming Fis le festival, with both Laphroaig and Bowmore preparing special bottlings to mark the island’s most celebrated whisky event.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 2, 2025

Gordon & MacPhail recently concluded its Mr. George Legacy Series with a remarkable 70-year-old single malt, the fifth and final installment in a collection honoring the long-term vision of George Urquhart, one of scotch whiskys most influential figures. Once, such a release might have seemed unimaginable.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

Credit: Loch Lomond Group Loch Lomond Group has acquired Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company (NYDC) , marking the Scottish spirits producer’s first entry into the American whiskey market.

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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

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

MAY 27, 2025

Big Peat Fis le Limited Edition is available at the festival. Credit: Douglas Laing & Co. Douglas Laing & Co. has released a limited edition Big Peat whisky specifically crafted for Fis le , the annual Islay Festival that draws whisky enthusiasts from around the globe.

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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

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 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 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 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

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

JULY 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published in September 2016. It was updated in July 2025. Duty-free stores the world over hold the occasional treasure just waiting to be unearthed by many a travel-weary whisky lover.

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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

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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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

MAY 25, 2025

Would I Like This Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 1970s If I Like Modern Glenfarclas? Absolutely. Theres a strong sherry and oak influence on this relatively young single malt, and that tells me two things. First, the cask quality must have been excellentthe color, aroma, and flavor are all dominated by rich sherry notes.

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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

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

MAY 29, 2025

The Lindores Abbey Cask Strength Congregation Batch commemorates Friar John Cor, a Lindores monk who crafted aqua vitae for King James IV in 1494; recognised as the first written record of scotch whisky.

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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

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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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

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

JUNE 2, 2025

has unveiled Scallywag Noir, a limited-edition blended malt scotch whisky that pushes the award-winning Scallywag range into darker territory. Credit: Douglas Laing & Co. Douglas Laing & Co. The new whisky boasts Pedro Ximnez sherry cask finishing at natural cask strength, delivering an exploration of whisky’s shadowy side.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 3, 2025

Distilled in 1971 at Speysides Glenfarclas Distillery, and released as part of the Glenfarclas Family Cask series. Matured in a single sherry butt until January 2017, which yielded only 424 bottles. Bottled at 47% ABV.

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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

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

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

MAY 22, 2025

Credit: Duncan Taylor Specialist whisky company Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has unveiled a remarkable 42-year-old Bowmore 1982 single malt as part of their exclusive Rarest Reserve portfolio. The expression originates from Islay’s oldest working distillery and showcases more than four decades of careful maturation.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

A Glen Elgin single cask bottling from independent bottler Claxtons, released under the Warehouse No.8 8 premium range which focuses on expressions from octaves and smaller cask types.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is marking Burns Night with an exclusive single malt release and nationwide tasting events, bringing Scotland’s poetic and whisky heritage to enthusiasts across the UK. The new expression, Cask No. 88.31 ‘Supper Sipper’, completes the Society’s Winter Series collection.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 23, 2025

Credit: Nc’nean Scottish organic whisky distillery Nc’nean is expanding its American presence with the launch of a cask strength expression, responding to growing consumer demand across the United States. The release marks a significant milestone for the pioneering distillery, which has seen strong reception since entering the U.S.

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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

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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