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1 day ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Mark Littler

With tennis season upon us, Sipsmith has created an unusual gin featuring actual Centre Court grass seeds, marking five years as Wimbledon’s Official Gin Partner. Sipsmith Gin Creates First-of-Its-Kind Tennis-Inspired SpiritThe London distillery unveiled Top Seed Gin this week, incorporating real grass seeds from Wimbledon’s famous Centre Court into its botanical blend. The limited-edition spirit has been distilled to precisely 41.03% ABV, commemorating 103 years since Centre Court opened in 1921.

2 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Mark Littler

American whiskey’s newest category arrives in Britain with federal recognition and ambitious plans to shake up traditional single malt shelves. American Single Malt Whiskey Gains Federal RecognitionThe United States government officially recognized American Single Malt as a distinct whiskey category in December 2024, ending years of industry advocacy.

2 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Mark Littler

The initiative, launched on 23rd June, offers three distinct trails ranging from 4.2 to 15 miles, designed to showcase both Orkney’s natural landscapes and local craftsmanship. Each route ends at the Scapa Distillery, where hikers can taste the distillery’s 10, 16 and 21-year-old whiskies. Whisky Tourism Expands with Digital Trail IntegrationThe trails are hosted on Outdooractive’s global hiking application, which serves 60 million active users worldwide.

2 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Hannah Thompson

Marine Corps Exchange stores across the United States have added a new veteran-owned bourbon to their shelves, marking a significant milestone for Kentucky-based Larrikin Bourbon Co. According to an annoucment on EINPresswire, the award-winning distillery, founded by retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Greg Keeley, will now serve military families at MCX locations from California to North Carolina.

3 days ago | thewhiskeywash.com | Hannah Thompson

Barrell Craft Spirits has released its latest Bourbon Batch 037, a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys aged between 8 and 15 years that earned gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition before its official launch. Premium Bourbon Whiskey Blend Features Three-State SelectionThe Louisville-based independent blender announced the new expression on June 24, incorporating bourbon from Indiana (8, 11, and 12-year), Tennessee (13, 14, and 15-year), and Kentucky (10-year).