Phil Dwyer

Salford

Manager at The Whiskey Wash

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Scotch Whisky Review: Clynelish 1993 30 Year Old Halcyon Spirits

2 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

What’s Happening With Clynelish? The world of Clynelish independent bottlings is getting smaller, and prices are climbing. Even the heavyweights like Gordon & MacPhail and Signatory rarely bottle this liquid these days. Known for its signature waxy character, that trademark texture is notably absent in this particular release, making it stand out quite dramatically in the world of Clynelish.
Jim Beam vs. Maker’s Mark: What’s the Difference, and Which Should You Buy First?

2 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

You’ve heard the names. You’ve seen the bottles. But what actually sets Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark apart? Both are classic Kentucky bourbons, widely available and priced under $30. But once you pour a glass, the difference is immediate in taste, texture, and overall feel. Here’s how they compare, starting with the one thing that matters most: how they taste. Jim Beam vs. Maker’s Mark: Taste Profiles Jim Beam is light and dry. The nose opens with soft corn sweetness and a trace of nutty oak.
Ranking the Least Awful Whiskies Under £20 in the UK

2 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

You’re standing in front of the whisky shelf, wallet light, expectations lower. Bell’s? Grouse? Something with a plastic cap and a name that sounds made up? Welcome to the world of budget blended scotch, where £20 buys you 700ml of hope, regret, or occasionally, a half-decent dram. This is your brutally honest guide to the best (and worst) cheap whiskies in the UK. No velvet sofas. No tasting flights. Just supermarket blends, own-label bargains, and a sliver of optimism.
7 Best Apple-Flavored Whiskeys to Try in 2025

2 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

Apple-flavored whiskey just got a whole lot more exciting, thanks to bold releases like Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple and inventive spin-offs from big names like Crown Royal and Jim Beam. From crisp classics to creative cocktail bases, apple whiskey is staking its claim on your bar cart this year. Flavored whiskey doesn’t always get the respect it deserves, but apple expressions are changing that.
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Review + Tasting Notes

2 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

How Many Awards Does Jack Daniel’s No. 7 Have? It’s not something they shout about, but if you dig into Jack’s history, you’ll find they’ve picked up quite a few gold medals from around the world. The most notable of these were celebrated with a series of specially shaped bottles that commemorated their gold medal wins over the past century.
Scotch Whisky Review: Littlemill 47 Year Old Vanguards Collection - Chapter 2: Jane McGregor

3 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a whisky enthusiast, YouTuber, and manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, UK. Distilled in 1976, this rather rare liquid was matured in refill bourbon casks, before being recasked into refill bourbon hogsheads in 1996.
Johnnie Walker Green Label

3 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

For much of the 20th century, Johnnie Walker was defined by two bottles: the approachable Red Label and the richer, more contemplative Black Label. It was a binary that worked, simple, effective, and globally recognised. But in the late 1990s, a quiet shift began. Amid a growing interest in single malts and more nuanced whisky experiences, Johnnie Walker introduced something different: a green label on the shelf, and a different kind of whisky inside the bottle.
Scotch Whisky Review: Littlemill 34 Year Old Echoes Of The Past Release 1

3 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a whisky enthusiast, YouTuber, and manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, UK. Released exclusively for the Global Travel Retail market, this is one of the rarest expressions of Littlemill to ever see the light of day.
Scotch Whisky Review: Dewar's 21 Year Old Double Double Magma Stone Toasted

3 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a whisky enthusiast, YouTuber, and manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, UK. From the most awarded blending house in the world, here we have a twist on one of their very popular release.
From Disaster to Distinction: Laphroaig Elements 3.0

3 weeks ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Phil Dwyer

Laphroaig has unveiled the third expression in its experimental Elements Series. Known for its unapologetically peated single malts, the distillery has long embraced tradition while occasionally venturing into the unknown. With Elements 3.0, however, innovation arrived unexpectedly—in the form of a kiln fire that altered the course of production.