Scotch Whisky News and New Releases
Explore the latest Scotch whisky news and new releases with The Whiskey Wash. From single malts to blended Scotch, discover updates on trends, launches, and stories shaping this timeless whisky category.
Scotch Whisky News & New Releases
Saltire Rare Malt Lands Six Scottish Whisky Award Nods
How did a Fife bottler launched just two years ago land six finalist spots at the 2026 Scottish Whisky Awards? Saltire Rare Malt’s rise continues.
Bladnoch Loch Maberry Chapter Three Single Malt Unveiled
What love story led a couple to select an ex-Cognac cask single malt at Bladnoch? Discover Loch Maberry Chapter Three, limited to just 458 bottles worldwide.
GlenAllachie Sinteis Part IV: Rare Mongolian Oak Single Malt
What happens when Scotch whisky meets century-old Mongolian oak for the first time? The GlenAllachie’s Sinteis Part IV reveals a bold, unprecedented experiment.
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Aberargie Expressions: Single Malts for Young Farmers
Can a whisky truly capture the character of a single barley variety? Aberargie’s new Expressions series lets you taste Golden Promise and Laureate side by side.
Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured: A Bold Islay Single Malt
What happens when Islay peat meets full-term Cognac cask maturation? Kilchoman’s bold new release balances smoke, stone fruit and spice in a vibrant single malt.
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SMWS Launches Whisky Equinox to Mark Whisky Season
Beer has Oktoberfest and wine has Beaujolais Nouveau Day—so why has whisky never had its own annual moment? The SMWS aims to change that on 23 September.
Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 25 Years Old Ends Millennium Series
What makes Ardbeg’s oldest millennium whisky its most collectible yet? The Vintage_Y2K 25 Years Old finale unites retired-still spirit with rare Tempranillo casks.
Blind Summit Splits 35-Year Macallan Cask To Create Two Releases
What happens when one 1989 Macallan cask becomes two 35-year-old whiskies finished in wine and rum? Blind Summit’s bold split reveals all.
Johnnie Walker Sabrina Carpenter Black Label Bottle
What happens when Scotch meets pop? Johnnie Walker’s Sabrina Carpenter Black Label bottle brings Man’s Best Friend to whisky shelves.
Caol Ila Release The Drummer 19-Year-Old For Islay Jazz Festival
What happens when Caol Ila finishes a 19-year-old single malt in ex-Bulleit bourbon casks? Meet The Drummer, its bold new jazz-inspired Islay release.
D’YAVOL Spirits Hits 53 Awards with Double Gold Vodka Win
How did a spirits brand backed by Shah Rukh Khan rack up 53 international awards? The latest Gold medals push D’YAVOL Spirits into elite company.
Rare Find Autumn 2026: Four Sherry Cask Single Malts
What happens when four full-bodied Scottish distilleries meet carefully chosen sherry casks? Rare Find’s Autumn 2026 Collection reveals the answer.
Arbikie The Signature: Debut Single Malt Scotch Whisky
After 10 years of patience, what does a whisky grown, matured and bottled entirely on one Scottish farm actually taste like? Meet Arbikie’s debut single malt.
Borders Distillery Names David King as Strategic Advisor
What makes The Borders Distillery a “rare beast” among newcomers? Industry veteran David King joins ahead of the region’s first single malt since 1837.
Glengoyne Scottish Oak 17 Year Old: Rare Cask Release
Why is Scottish-grown oak so rare in Scotch whisky? Discover the story behind Glengoyne’s award-winning Scottish Oak 17 Year Old, finished in native virgin casks.
The Dalmore 14-Year-Old Marsala Finish: 2026 Select Series
What happens when The Dalmore finishes a 14-year-old single malt in rare Sicilian Marsala casks? Meet the limited 2026 Distillery Select release—just 1,110 bottles.
Tomintoul Premieres Spirit of the Cairngorms Rescue Film
What connects a Speyside whisky maker with a volunteer mountain rescue team? Tomintoul’s new film Spirit of the Cairngorms reveals their shared bond.
Royal Lochnagar 26 Year Old Pursuits Edition Unveiled
What makes Royal Lochnagar’s new 26-year-old single malt worth £900 a bottle? Discover The Pursuits Edition, a rare Cognac-finished dram limited to just 840 bottles.
Jackton Distillery Launches Inaugural RAER Single Malt Scotch
What happens when a family farm revives whisky-making after nearly two centuries? Jackton Distillery’s RAER Single Malt brings Scotch back to South Lanarkshire.
Eden Mill Launches Seasonal Gin Afternoon Tea in St Andrews
What makes a Sunday afternoon in St Andrews truly special? Eden Mill’s new seasonal Gin Afternoon Tea pairs autumnal treats with exquisite gin cocktails.
Deanston’s Oldest Single Malt at The Balmoral’s SCOTCH Bar
Ever wanted to hand-fill and sign your own bottle of whisky? SCOTCH at The Balmoral now offers Deanston’s oldest-ever single malt—but only 80 bottles exist.
Benromach Unveils New Flagship Single Malt Scotch
What happens when peat smoke meets first-fill Sherry casks? Benromach’s new 12 Years Old flagship promises a “match made in heaven” — here’s what to expect.
Charles Leclerc Takes On Hikaru Nakamura In Chivas Regal Chess Showdown
What happens when an F1 driver challenges a chess grandmaster at his own game? Charles Leclerc took on Hikaru Nakamura in a Chivas Regal showdown at Monza.
Buchanan’s Unveils New Coconut Flavored Scotch Spirit Drink
Can Scotch whisky capture the tropical spirit of a Coquito? Buchanan’s new Coconut expression aims to do just that—here’s what to expect from its “loudest flavor yet.”
The Balvenie 88-Year-Old: The Oldest Whisky in Its History
What does whisky distilled in 1931 and aged for 88 years taste like? The Balvenie has just released its oldest expression ever, with only 17 bottles in existence.
Ardbeg Trudernish: First Permanent 15-Year-Old Unveiled
What makes Ardbeg’s first-ever permanent 15-year-old so special? Meet Trudernish, the Double Gold-winning Islay malt named after an enchanted, never-freezing well.
The Glendronach 14 Boynsmill House Edition Marks 200 Years
What makes The Glendronach’s new bicentennial single malt so special? A rare third cask style adds vibrant red berry layers to this 200th anniversary release.