The whiskey wash logo
The World's Most-Visited
Whiskey Website
The World's Most-Visited
Whiskey Website
Phil Dwyer
The Whiskey Wash Team

Phil Dwyer

Head of UK Reviews

Host of Whisky Wednesday on YouTube and former manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, making whisky accessible and jargon-free.

About Phil

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

Follow

Latest from Phil

Can’t Find Stagg? 5 Barrel-Proof Bourbons You Can Always Buy

Tired of losing Stagg lotteries? What if five easy-to-find bourbons delivered the same chocolate, dark fruit and charred oak punch for a fraction of the hype?

All articles by Phil

Tasting the Oldest Port Ellen Whisky Ever Bottled

The oldest Port Ellen ever bottled sold for £375,000, but how does it actually taste? And does a whisky this

7 Outstanding Independent Whisky Bottlings From The IWSC 2026

Want to discover just how unique a single cask of whisky can be? These 7 independent bottlings wowed the IWSC

7 Award-Winning Flavored Whiskeys You Should Actually Try From IWSC 2026

Think flavored whiskey is just a gimmick? We tasted the best honey, peach, cherry, and pineapple bottles to find out

The Best Fruity Whiskies to Drink This Summer

Who says whisky is just for winter? Discover seven fruity whiskies—from Green Spot to Russell's Reserve—that are perfect for summer

Paul John Bold Indian Single Malt Whisky Review

What happens when Indian whisky makers import peat from Islay? Paul John Bold answers with a fascinating fusion that brings

What Is A Handle Of Whisky, And Do You Actually Need One?

A "handle" of whiskey packs 1.75 liters into a single bottle—but does anyone really need that much? Here's when it

Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Lynchburg: The Home Of Jack Daniel’s And Its Most Unusual Rule

How can the world's most famous distillery sit in a county where you can't buy a drink? The strange story

Why the Thompson Brothers 22-Year-Old Highland Park is the Most Intriguing Whisky I’ve Poured in Years

What happens when Highland Park is bottled with absolutely no reins on it? This 22-year-old Thompson Brothers release delivers one

Wheated Bourbon Ranked: Which Distillery Does It Best In 2026?

Which distillery truly makes the best wheated bourbon? From Maker's Mark to Buffalo Trace and beyond, we rank the top

How To Make A Bourbon Sour, From A Former Whisky Shop Manager

Want to make the perfect Bourbon Sour at home? Discover the pro techniques, from the dry shake to double-straining, and

McConnell’s Irish Whisky 5 Year Old Cognac Finish: Why This Belfast Revival Proves Age Is Just a Number

Can a five-year-old Irish whisky finished in cognac casks really impress? McConnell's Belfast revival serves up fudge, pineapple and rum-raisin

Virginia Distillery Co. Courage & Conviction Cuvée Cask American Single Malt Whisky Review

Matured in first-fill STR casks and packed with red fruit notes—but why does this whisky's finish take such an unexpected,

Why Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Keeps Outselling Every Bourbon I Recommend Beside It

Is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked worth the extra cost over the classic expression? A retail veteran reveals why this rich,

Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask Indian Whisky Review

Can a Pedro Ximenez cask transform Indian whisky into a chocolate-mint masterpiece? This Paul John release delivers an unexpected flavor

The Story Behind Yellowstone Bourbon, And Whether You Should Buy It

Once granted rare permission to bottle "medicinal whiskey" during Prohibition, who makes Yellowstone Bourbon today—and is it worth a spot

Ardnamurchan Paul Launois: Two Releases, Five Years Apart, Tasted

Everyone calls them champagne casks, but that's not quite true. Which Ardnamurchan Paul Launois wins: the bright, sweet original or

The A-Z Of The World’s Best Whiskies, From Someone Who’s Tasted Over 3,000

What would happen if a whisky retail insider named their favourite bottle for every letter of the alphabet? From Ardbeg

Virginia Distillery Co. Courage & Conviction Signature Malt Review

An American single malt that tastes like rye whiskey? Virginia Distillery Co.'s signature release defies expectations with its savoury, spicy

What Makes Canadian Whisky Different From Bourbon And American Whiskey?

Think Canadian whisky is just bourbon from north of the border? The truth is far stranger—including one rule that lets

The Best Beginner Bourbon? Maker’s Mark, Bulleit, & Buffalo Trace Go Head-To-Head

New to bourbon and unsure where to start? We put Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, and Bulleit head-to-head to reveal the

Phil Dwyer

Watch Whisky Wednesday

Phil’s long-running YouTube channel – honest, jargon-free whisky reviews.

Watch on YouTube
About Us

Independent whisky journalism since 2013

Each year, millions of whisky drinkers turn to The Whiskey Wash to read honest reviews, follow new releases and decide which bottle to buy next. They range from seasoned collectors to curious newcomers, and together they form one of the largest whisky communities online.

Today it is the world’s most visited whisky website. Our writers cover everything from Scotch and bourbon to Japanese and Indian whisky, and our promise to readers has not changed: honest reviews and news, never swayed by anything other than what is in the glass.

2013
Founded
5.3m
Visitors in 2026
15,000
Articles
Read our story →
Work With Us

Put your brand in front of people who buy whisky

When we surveyed more than 11,000 of our readers in May 2026, they told us they buy over 62 million bottles a year between them, worth a combined £2.5 billion. They come to The Whiskey Wash to decide what to drink next.

If your brand belongs in that conversation, our media kit sets out our audience, our reach and the ways we can work together.

Download our media kit
Partner with us
The whiskey wash logo
Media Kit

Download our media kit

See who reads The Whiskey Wash, how far your brand can reach and the ways we can work together. Tell us a little about yourself and we will send the media kit straight to your inbox.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Partnership updates

By submitting this form you agree to The Whiskey Wash processing your details in line with our privacy policy.