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Johnnie Walker Green Label: What It Is, How to Drink It, and Why Fans Wouldn’t Let It Die

The Loch Lomond Open Edition 2026: A Malbec-Finished Gem That Punches Well Above Its Price

The Best American Whiskeys From The London Spirits Competition 2026

The Top Whiskey Winners From The London Spirits Competition 2026

All the Whisky Special Award Winners at the London Spirits Competition 2026

From Scotland To Taiwan: 7 Whiskies To Try First In 2026

The Best Whiskeys According To The Denver International Spirits Competition 2026

Is The Macallan Folio Series Still A Good Whisky Investment In 2026?

From Craft Beer to Single Malt: Inside Italy’s Pioneering Strada Ferrata Distillery

These 7 Bourbons Under $120 Just Won Major Awards

6 Best Value Scotch Whiskies to Buy in 2026

Blue Label Costs Three Times More Than Chivas 18 — But Is It Three Times Better?
The Whiskey Wash has partnered with independent cask specialist Mark Littler and Nc’nean disitllery, one of Scotland’s most progressive distilleries, to develop a cask programme grounded in transparency, ownership, and long-term perspective.
The aim is simple: to replace speculation and marketing-led narratives with clear information, practical guidance, and genuine access to cask ownership.
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5 Overrated Bourbons And What To Buy Instead This Year
Are bourbon’s most legendary bottles still worth the hype and sky-high prices? A veteran whisky retailer names 5 overrated picks and what to drink instead.

5 Whiskeys Better Than Blanton’s (That Are Actually Easy to Find)
Love Blanton’s but hate the hunt and the markup? A bourbon expert reveals five bottles from $11–$50 that deliver just as much—or more—in the glass.

7 Peated Scotch Whiskies For Beginners in 2026
Think peated whisky is too intense for you? These seven bottles—from soft and ashy to rich and sweet—prove that smoke can be surprisingly approachable.
Discover Your Perfect Pour: Expert Whisky Guides by Region
Explore comprehensive guides to American whiskey, Indian whisky, Scotch whisky, and world whiskies. Find expert reviews, latest releases, and in-depth articles for every style of whisky.
Your Favourite Whisky Brands: Complete Brand Guides
Find everything about your favourite whisky brands: Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, Crown Royal, Jack Daniel’s, Jameson, Johnnie Walker and Macallan. Reviews, releases and insider guides.
In 2025, our expert reviewers sampled a wide range of Macallan expressions, from classic indie bottlings to recent core range releases. Some are rare collectables, others more accessible, here are our seven best Macallan whiskies of 2025.

A First-Timer’s Guide to Booking a Whisky Trip to Scotland

The Renaissance Of Speyside Smoke: How Benromach Is Helping Whisky Lovers Discover A Lost Tradition

Paul John Whisky: India’s Single Malt Story

25 Years of Warm Welcomes: The Evolution of Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery

Scott Adamson on Casks, Climate, and the Quiet Reinvention of Tomatin

Inside Tomatin: The Highland Distillery Turning Patience into Flavour With Scott Adamson

Nc’nean’s Annabel Thomas on Why Whisky Is Her Go-To Drink of Choice

The Business of Blending: Turntable Spirits Reflects On First 18 Months
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The global whiskey industry is vast, with countless brands, production methods, people, and perspectives. As such, getting a peek behind the curtain into the inner workings of the industry is a fascinating and invaluable experience. That is why, at The Whiskey Wash, we are proud to bring you Expert Articles, directly from industry professionals.
We believe in openness, honesty, and an unfiltered view of the world of whiskey. So, our Expert Articles are unpaid, non-affiliate content that gives our readers an insight into the industry. There are no ads, and no holds barred, just experts who are passionate about whiskey, and about imparting their knowledge to whiskey fans around the globe.
With countless brands, expressions, and palates spanning the world of whiskey, it can be tricky to determine which whiskey is ‘the best’. As such, we decided to take a look at a reliable metric: whiskey awards.
Each week, we take a deep dive into whiskey award winners from competitions, such as the International Whisky Competition and the World Whiskies Awards, in an effort to provide you with an unbiased view of the best whiskies that you can buy. Featuring tasting notes, purchase links, and histories, get the lowdown on the best whiskies in the world every week on The Whiskey Wash.

Scotch Whisky Legends: Macallan 25 Year Old Silver Jubilee Christopher & Co.
This week, I am taking a deep dive into the often-overlooked Macallan 25 Year Old Silver Jubilee, released in 1977 by Christopher & Co.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Laphroaig’s First Female Owner
Bessie Williamson was one the most well-respected managers in the whisky industry, here are 5 things you might not know about the woman who owned Laphroaig.
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Ask any whisky lover how they got into Scotch, and there’s a good chance Johnnie Walker Black Label was their gateway dram. But once you’ve fallen for its smoky, smooth charm—what comes next? Mark Littler of The Whiskey Wash sit down with Phil Dwyer from Whisky Wednesday to explore the best whiskies to try after JW Black. From peated single malts to sherry-rich blends (and even a few vintage gems), they explore expert recommendations from whisky makers, educators, and bottlers.

5 Things You Need To Know About Eagle Rare’s Newest (And Oldest) Bourbon
What makes Buffalo Trace’s oldest-ever bourbon so remarkable? From a secret climate-controlled warehouse to a Bonhams auction, here are 5 key things to know.

5 Things You Need To Know About Eagle Rare’s Newest (And Oldest) Bourbon
What makes Buffalo Trace’s oldest-ever bourbon so remarkable? From a secret climate-controlled warehouse to a Bonhams auction, here are 5 key things to know.



