Whisky Magazine 107

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By Rob Allanson

News Peat...In...Space!! As whisky launches go, it is probably fair to say that the team behind Ardbeg Galileo were reaching for the stars...

By Rob Allanson

News The second Arkle

By Rob Allanson

News Quite extraordinary

By Rob Allanson

A Dram with Dave Broom Mellow fruitfulness? Dave Broom packs his bags and racks up the air miles with whisky shows galore

By Dave Broom

Thoughts from... Small is beautiful Writer, commentator and consultant,Ian Buxton has more than 20 years experience in the whisky business. CoolHunting.com said his most recent...

By Ian Buxton

Production White lightning, hidden stills & souped up Fords As the latest film Lawless brings brings to life the bootlegging era, Jim Leggett goes in search of the real moonshiners

By Jim Leggett

People The Last American hero Jim Leggett meets the moonshiner legend from the glory days of liquor making

By Jim Leggett

Production Bold experiments Ian Buxtonlooks at the rise of whisky liqueurs and infusions

By Ian Buxton

Distillery Focus The test of time Fred Minnick discovers a tale of a botched sale, political machinations and an Irish whiskey name that has weathered the years

By Fred Minnick

Production The naked spirit Ever wondered what your favourite whisky would taste like when stripped of its colour? Neil Ridley experiences a moment of clarity

By Neil Ridley

Distillery Focus Weaving the magic Rob Allanson visits a resurgent Deanston Distillery

By Rob Allanson

Cocktails Cherry Aid Neil Ridley has a few suggestions to get your Manhattan perfect and your Sour really singing

By Neil Ridley

Travel Retail Leaving Las Vegas Joe Bates heads to the bright lights of this big city

By Joe Bates

People The quiet man Gavin D. Smith meets the man celebrating 50 years in the industry

By Gavin D. Smith

Travel The heart of the matter Joel Harrison explores the iconic whisky making region

By Joel Harrison

Places Welcoming a Weary Traveller Joel Harrison goes in search of a few bars in the Speyside region that offer some of the best hospitality...

By Joel Harrison

Places From stave to stage We follow the process of creating some very special guitars

By Rob Allanson

Food Up the apples and pears Martine Nouet gets a little autumnal with her food pairings

By Martine Nouet

Whisky & Culture Culture friction Jefferson Chase looks at a novel set in India in the early 20th century

By Jefferson Chase

Ask the Expert Ask The Expert Send your questions to editorial@whiskymag.com or by post to: Q&A, Whisky Magazine, 6 Woolgate Court, St Benedicts Street, Norwich, England,...

By Jonny McCormick

Rob AllansonPeat...In...Space!!As whisky launches go, it is probably fair to say that the team behind Ardbeg...

Joe BatesLeaving Las VegasJoe Bates heads to the bright lights of this big city

Dave BroomMellow fruitfulness?Dave Broom packs his bags and racks up the air miles with whisky shows galore

Ian BuxtonBold experimentsIan Buxtonlooks at the rise of whisky liqueurs and infusions

Jefferson ChaseCulture frictionJefferson Chase looks at a novel set in India in the early 20th century

Joel HarrisonWelcoming a Weary TravellerJoel Harrison goes in search of a few bars in the Speyside region that offer...

Jim LeggettThe Last American heroJim Leggett meets the moonshiner legend from the glory days of liquor making

Jonny McCormickAsk The ExpertSend your questions to editorial@whiskymag.com or by post to: Q&A, Whisky Magazine, 6 Woolgate Court,...

Fred MinnickThe test of timeFred Minnick discovers a tale of a botched sale, political machinations and an Irish whiskey...

Martine NouetUp the apples and pearsMartine Nouet gets a little autumnal with her food pairings

Neil RidleyCherry AidNeil Ridley has a few suggestions to get your Manhattan perfect and your Sour really singing

Gavin D. SmithThe quiet manGavin D. Smith meets the man celebrating 50 years in the industry

Berrys' Own Selection
1974, 37 Years Old, Cask #7643

ABV 47.8%

Comments: Clear signs of old age but well knitted together.

Overall score

7.7

Bowmore
1985

ABV 52.3%

Comments: Distinct, robust and delightfully elegant in the same glass. A classy offering indeed.

Overall score

8.7

Dewar's
House A39

ABV 58.9%

Comments: Very pleasant and moreish. The alcohol is well mastered.

Overall score

7.8

Glen Garioch
1997

ABV 56.7%

Comments: Quite a complex beast, that's difficult to pin down, but all the better for it.

Overall score

8.5

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1975, 37 Years Old

ABV 54.7%

Comments: A well integrated whisky that is very appealing and wants you to keep trying it.

Overall score

7.6

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1983, 29 Years Old

ABV 51%

Comments: Very held back, but in time slowly reveals delicate layers of flavour.

Overall score

7.6

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1986, 25 Years Old

ABV 58.4%

Comments: You have got to like woody whiskies to appreciate this one. The sweetnesscannot balance the astringency.

Overall score

7.6

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1989, 22 Years Old

ABV 55.9%

Comments: A fine sherry bomb, great for the autumn season.

Overall score

8.5

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1991, 20 Years Old

ABV 57.1%

Comments: I think this one has let the wood gain the upper hand, unfortunately.

Overall score

7.5

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1993, 18 Years Old

ABV 58.7%

Comments: Needs a drop of water to open it up.

Overall score

7.9

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1994, 17 Years Old

ABV 57.9%

Comments: Powerful, but fairly one-dimensional.

Overall score

7.7

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release IX, 1995, 16 Years Old

ABV 52.5%

Comments: The alcohol and wood are well mastered and integrated.

Overall score

8.2

Larceny
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 46%

Comments: A really interesting and intriguing drop. Lots going on and well worth exploring further.

Overall score

8.4

Lord Elcho
15 Years Old

ABV 40%

Comments: A decent blend well thought out and put together.

Overall score

8.0

Parker's Heritage Collection
Master Distiller's, Blend of Mashbills

ABV 63.5%

Comments: It needs to be tamed by a dash of water but not too much. An elegant Bourbon.

Overall score

8.4

Scott's Selection
1989, 23 Years Old

ABV 50%

Comments: An easy whisky to get on with, to relax with. All is in balance.

Overall score

8.2

Scott's Selection
1989, 23 Years Old

ABV 55.7%

Comments: A well balanced dram, on the oaky edge of things.

Overall score

7.8

The Balvenie
Tun 1401, Batch 5

ABV 50.1%

Comments: Up front sweetness at first but in time there is more than just sugar here.

Overall score

7.6

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