The Congressional Bourbon Caucus was recently renewed as an official Congressional Member Organization for the 118th Congress of the United States. U.S. Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) will lead the charge. A statement from the Distilled Spirits Read More
Review: Spirited Hive Bourbon Canned Cocktail
Editor’s Note: This canned cocktail was provided to us a review sample by the party behind it. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. The recent growth in the canned cocktails category Read More
Digitally Restored 1832 Scottish Distillery Maps Come Up For Sale
Historically, whisky distillation in Scotland goes back to 1494, as mentioned in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls as “eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aquavitae.” In that mentioning, aquavitae is a latin term meaning “water of Read More
Our First Bottle Club Pick: Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon
For over 9 years here at The Whiskey Wash we’ve strived to inform and educate you on the best the whiskey world has to offer. Now, in an extension of that philosophy, we’ve launched a new bottle of the month Read More
Happy And Sad: Whiskey And Whiskey News Of 2022
The year 2022 has been an exceptionally good one. Busiest year ever for my business, and easily the busiest year I’ve watched in whiskey news. Some of those myriad changes and ever-present constants pleased me, while others were, well, irritating. Read More
Buffalo Trace Gives Details On Its Yellowstone Partnership
Viewers of the recent debut of season five of Yellowstone on the Paramount Network may have noticed some scenes in which Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Weller were enjoyed by show characters. This product placement is the fruits of a recent partnership Read More
Review: Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology
Editor’s Note: This book was provided to us as a review sample by its publisher. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link Read More
Book Review: Whisk(e)y Distilled: A Populist Guide to the Water of Life
Editor’s Note: This book was provided to us as a review sample by its publisher. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Eight years ago, I began on the path of my Read More
Irish Distillers Rolls Out Digital Labels Supporting Responsible Choices
Irish Distillers, maker of Jameson and Absolut, recently announced the launch of a digital e-label system to better inform consumers about their products and to encourage responsible drinking. The digital labeling initiative will start with a European pilot program across Read More
Nikka Whisky, Bloomsybox Partner For Flowers, Whisky Combo Offering
Nikka Whisky recently partnered with sustainable flower delivery service Bloomsybox on a “Gift A Good Day” custom bouquet inspired by its whisky. A statement from Nikka Whisky noted that Nikka DAYS, the whisky that’s part of this partnership, is described Read More
Book Review: The Art of Whisky “The Vanishing Spirits of Single Malt Scotch”
Editor’s Note: This book was provided to us as a review sample by Chronicle Books. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. What do you see? What do you see when you Read More
Celebrate National Whiskey Sour Day August 25th With These Recipes
Do you love whiskey sours? If so, there’s a day for you to celebrate! National Whiskey Sour Day is August 25th. This classic whiskey cocktail, as we offer up in various recipes below provided to us by different brands, can Read More
Whisky Movie ‘The Water of Life’ Premieres On PBS This June
A new documentary film on whisky, “The Water of Life,” will make its U.S. broadcast debut across the PBS Network this June. Filmed in six countries, on three continents, over the course of three years, The Water of Life tells Read More
The Slowest Two Minutes In Sports: Old Forester’s Kentucky Turtle Derby Returns
Sponsored by Old Forester Bourbon, the slowest two minutes in sports is coming to media screens around the globe. It’s the Kentucky Turtle Derby, and it returns this year on the first Saturday in May, and for the first time, Read More
Rare Bowmore 31-Year-Old Brings Big Bucks At Bonhams Auction
A rare bottle of Black Bowmore Aston Martin DB5-31 year old-1964 recently sold for £115,900 at The Old, The Rare and The Only whisky sale at Bonhams in London. The special bottle was part of a single-owner collection of rare Read More