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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
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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
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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
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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 Allanson
Peat...In...Space!!
As whisky launches go, it is probably fair to say that the team behind Ardbeg...
Joe Bates
Leaving Las Vegas
Joe Bates heads to the bright lights of this big city
Dave Broom
Mellow fruitfulness?
Dave Broom packs his bags and racks up the air miles with whisky shows galore
Ian Buxton
Bold experiments
Ian Buxtonlooks at the rise of whisky liqueurs and infusions
Jefferson Chase
Culture friction
Jefferson Chase looks at a novel set in India in the early 20th century
Joel Harrison
Welcoming a Weary Traveller
Joel Harrison goes in search of a few bars in the Speyside region that offer...
Jim Leggett
The Last American hero
Jim Leggett meets the moonshiner legend from the glory days of liquor making
Jonny McCormick
Ask The Expert
Send your questions to editorial@whiskymag.com or by post to: Q&A, Whisky Magazine, 6 Woolgate Court,...
Fred Minnick
The test of time
Fred Minnick discovers a tale of a botched sale, political machinations and an Irish whiskey...
Martine Nouet
Up the apples and pears
Martine Nouet gets a little autumnal with her food pairings
Neil Ridley
Cherry Aid
Neil Ridley has a few suggestions to get your Manhattan perfect and your Sour really singing
Gavin D. Smith
The quiet man
Gavin 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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