Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Owain Phillips is a spirits and data specialist for BAXUS and a dedicated vintage spirits enthusiast with a passion for dusty bottles. He spent three years running Australia’s largest whisky auction house, where he honed his expertise. Today, he produces informative articles that help the community understand what they are drinking and why vintage spirits taste the way they do. His primary specialisms are bourbon, rum, and single malt whisky history, with a particular focus on closed distilleries and the ways in which production changes have shaped modern spirits.
Afterwards, he spent three years as a spirits specialist at Australia’s largest whisky auction house. In late 2024, BAXUS approached him for his expertise in vintage spirits. His passion lies in 20th-century bottles, with a strong focus on blended Scotch, American whiskeys, and rum.
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