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By
Rob Allanson
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Illustrating anCnoc
By
Rob Allanson
A Dram with Dave Broom
Behind the stick
Dave finds himself on the other side of the bar, dispensing wisdom and drams
By
Dave Broom
Thoughts from...
The flavour challenge
Commentator, consultant and writer Ian Buxton's latest book 101 World Whiskies to Try Before You Die is released on July 5
By
Ian Buxton
Production
The adventurous distiller
As the American craft movement gathers pace, we look at some of the alternative grains it is using
Behind the Brand
The Macallan essence
We report on The Macallan's latest photographic adventure
By
Rob Allanson
People
Fusing flavours
William Curley is officially Britain's Best Chocolatier, having been given the prestigious accolade four years running by the Academy Of...
By
Neil Ridley
Production
Taking the Floor
Ian Wisniewski looks at the rise of commercial maltings, and how they compare to floor maltings
By
Ian Wisniewski
Distillery Focus
Distilling with Swiss precision
Ian Buxton finds there's more to Switzerland than cheese, cuckoo clocks and cow bells
By
Ian Buxton
History
The great sword
Gavin D. Smith looks a the fortunes of The Claymore brand
By
Gavin D. Smith
Travel Retail
The masters
Joe Bates looks at what's happening in the Asian market
By
Joe Bates
Cocktails
Summer in a Glass
Naren Young looks forward to some long hot months
By
Naren Young
Travel
In a land of giants
Davin de Kergommeaux looks at the explosion of distilling in Western Canada
By
Davin de Kergommeaux
Bars
Drinking in the Garden City
Davin de Kergommeaux takes us round this island city
By
Davin de Kergommeaux
Places
The dream ticket
Joel Harrison talks to Gillian Macdonald about her new role as whisky creator with the Glenmorangie Company
By
Joel Harrison
Production
Launching a Broadside
We find out what happens when a brewing legend decides to enter the distilling world
By
Rob Allanson
Food
Taking it Outside (BBQ)
Whisky chef Martine Nouet prepares, and hopes, for some decent summer weather
By
Martine Nouet
Whisky & Culture
Home town love
Jefferson Chase reviews a novel set in the Big Apple
By
Jefferson Chase
Whisky Magazine Index
Brora Returns
The stills may be silent but it is back in the WMI, Jonny McCormick celebrates
By
Jonny McCormick
Interview
The Analyst
Jonny McCormick talks to Andy Simpson of Whisky Highland, the man at the heart of the Investment Grade Scotch debate.
By
Jonny McCormick
Rob Allanson
Illustrating anCnoc
Joe Bates
The masters
Joe Bates looks at what's happening in the Asian market
Dave Broom
Behind the stick
Dave finds himself on the other side of the bar, dispensing wisdom and drams
Ian Buxton
Distilling with Swiss precision
Ian Buxton finds there's more to Switzerland than cheese, cuckoo clocks and cow bells
Jefferson Chase
Home town love
Jefferson Chase reviews a novel set in the Big Apple
Davin de Kergommeaux
Drinking in the Garden City
Davin de Kergommeaux takes us round this island city
Joel Harrison
The dream ticket
Joel Harrison talks to Gillian Macdonald about her new role as whisky creator with the...
Jonny McCormick
The Analyst
Jonny McCormick talks to Andy Simpson of Whisky Highland, the man at the heart of...
Martine Nouet
Taking it Outside (BBQ)
Whisky chef Martine Nouet prepares, and hopes, for some decent summer weather
Neil Ridley
Fusing flavours
William Curley is officially Britain's Best Chocolatier, having been given the prestigious accolade four years...
Gavin D. Smith
The great sword
Gavin D. Smith looks a the fortunes of The Claymore brand
Ian Wisniewski
Taking the Floor
Ian Wisniewski looks at the rise of commercial maltings, and how they compare to floor maltings
Naren Young
Summer in a Glass
Naren Young looks forward to some long hot months
Duncan Taylor Dimensions
1985, 26 Years Old
ABV
55.2%
Comments:
An enticing nose and lively palate. I prefer it neat than diluted as I think water cuts too many edges... Try it to your taste!
Overall score
8.7
Duncan Taylor Dimensions
1986, 25 years old
ABV
47.2%
Comments:
A good example of Bourbon cask maturation (a refill ?). There is a constant bitterness but it is quite refreshing, like a grapefruit. A few drops of water bring out a sweet note.
Overall score
8.2
Four Roses
Single Barrel 2012 Limited Edition
ABV
54.7%
Comments:
A muscular character. A dash of water tames it.
Overall score
8.1
Lauder's
15 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Decent stuff, lacks a little oomph though.
Overall score
7.6
Master of Malt
30 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
The liquid equivalent of hiding in the wardrobe, no lion or witch mind you.
Overall score
9.0
Master of Malt
12 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A well balanced dram, full of surprises and layers.
Overall score
8.3
Master of Malt
40 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A beautiful dram but just on the edge of having spent too long in cask.
Overall score
8.6
Master of Malt
Whisky Liqueur, 15 Years Old
ABV
42%
Comments:
Interesting aromatic profile and good balance. To be enjoyed on crushed ice with chocolate or vanilla ice cream (or both !!).
Overall score
8.0
Saint Isidore
Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV
41.4%
Comments:
The first nose is unusual and takes you to pine forests. Then the fruit character unwinds. Water releases a cardboard note. I like the spiciness and bouncyp rofile of this whisky.
Overall score
8.2
The Black Grouse
Alpha Edition
ABV
40%
Comments:
This whisky lacks character. Sweet and floppy. The nose lead me to expect more consistency.
Overall score
7.9
Wemyss Malts
1989, Rum 'n' Raisin
ABV
46%
Comments:
A pleasant summer dram. The nose delivers more than the palate though. To try with a bowl of strawberries and yoghurt.
Overall score
7.8
Wemyss Malts
1996, Smokehouse
ABV
46%
Comments:
A well-balanced islander. Again, a summer dram. With shellfish. It does not need water for me.
Overall score
8.4
Wemyss Malts
Aged 8 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
A well structured dram but the oakiness is a bit too blatant for me.
Overall score
7.9
Wemyss Malts
1982, Winter Spice
ABV
44.4%
Comments:
A lovely dram. Sensuous and complex.
Overall score
8.9
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