The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the 1980s, the scotch whisky industry was in the middle of the Whisky Loch – an overwhelming supply compared to lackluster demand. Single malt scotch whisky was not the preferred spirit of the time. Given all of this, why did Macallan choose to charge what was, at the time, a price way over the odds for a bottle of scotch?

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 22, 2024

Bacardi has numerous, globally successful brands under its wing, such as Grey Goose vodka, Bombay Sapphire, martini, and Angel’s Envy. Bacardi, Distiller of the Year Adding to Stephanie’s success, Bacardi was named ‘Distiller of the Year’ by the IWC in 2024. Many of these brands were honored at the 2024 IWC.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Firstly, the popularity of blended scotch whiskies, previously high and reliable, began to decline. Increasingly, the public (both domestically and abroad) began to favour lighter spirits such as rum and vodka. Whisky became a drink of the past and did not appeal to a younger generation.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Vodka, a rye, wheat, or barley-derived spirit, is almost pure ethanol only diluted with water so does not contain gluten. In spirit production, even when a cereal grain containing gluten is used as an ingredient, the distillation process removes any trace of gluten. This means all spirit drinks should be safe for people with celiac disease.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 9, 2024

Absolute Stress Recipe You’ll need 1oz each of the following: Vodka. You throw several ingredients into a shaker and strain it over ice in a chilled glass, and you are good to go, my friend. Dark Rum Peach Schnapps Orange Juice. But this is a nice and easy drink to help cure.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

Espresso Martinis seem to still be having their day and I love how people are learning that spirits like scotch can make a more flavorful drink rather than their favorite vodka. As odd as it might seem, I really love Dewars 12yr in Espresso Martini’s & Palomas. Garnished with a lemon peel and Lemon Thyme to serve.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

Espresso Martinis seem to still be having their moment, and I love how people are learning that aside from their favorite vodka, spirits like scotch can make a more flavorful drink. As odd as it may seem, I really love Dewars 12-Year-Old in Espresso Martinis & Palomas.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skyfall (2012) – The Macallan 1962 Fine and Rare The first drink you think to associate with James Bond is the infamous Vodka Martini (“shaken not stirred”). Both express surprise the Russian-born Chekov evidently prefers whisky to vodka, before enjoying a toast to remember Kirk’s late father and absent friends.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The cocktails are made with various spirits: Astral Tequila, Baileys, Buchanans Blended Scotch Whiskey, CIROC vodka, Don Julio tequila, DELEN Tequila, Johnny Walker, Oban 14 Single Malt Scotch, Aperol, Tanqueray gin and Old Parr 12-year-old blended scotch. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Fresh Orange Juice 0.5

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 4, 2025

The shop will maintain the impressive selection previously available at the company’s South Street emporium and St Giles venues, including exceptional scotch whiskies, Scottish gins, vodkas, and rums, alongside quality wines and international spirits.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 3, 2025

Until then, you can enjoy authentic gin , akvavit , and vodka made on the windswept islands. In a market often dominated by tradition, Faer Isles represents an exciting new direction proving that whisky’s final frontier may well be found on these windswept islands in the North Atlantic.

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Mixologists

APRIL 3, 2025

The Base Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey are the foundations of most cocktails. Vodka's Versatility: Its neutral flavor makes vodka a versatile base for many cocktails, allowing other ingredients to shine. The World of Whiskey: From bourbon to scotch, whiskey adds warmth and depth to cocktails.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2025

Patterson sees applications beyond whisky, noting their technique could be applied to wine, rum, and vodka. Each submerged cask produces no more than 72 bottles, with every bottle presented in a bespoke waxed-cotton “paper bag” designed in collaboration with Canadian fashion designer Charlotte McKeough.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 14, 2025

Ingredients: 30ml vodka 25ml Aperol 45ml cranberry juice (100% juice if possible) 15ml fresh lime juice 10ml simple syrup (optional) Sparkling wine to top Shake the vodka, Aperol, cranberry juice, lime, and syrup over ice, then strain into a coupe or a large wine glass over fresh ice. Its light, refreshing, and a real crowd-pleaser.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Diageo, for instance, balances its extensive scotch portfolio with booming brands like Guinness, Don Julio tequila, and Tanqueray gin. When Pernod Ricard recently reported challenging conditions in scotch markets, strong performance from Absolut vodka and Jameson Irish whiskey helped steady the ship.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 5, 2025

Whilst Bond is typically known for his love of a vodka martini (shaken, not stirred), in Ian Flemings original novels, Bond much prefers a dram of good quality scotch whisky. As cinematic partnerships go, few make more sense than The Macallan and James Bond.

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