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By
Rob Allanson
News
Drinking and health
Recently, United States broad-caster CNN’s culinary news site Eatocracy ran a feature with the headline “Beer, Whiskey and Pork Fat:...
By
Rob Allanson
News
Wolfburn
Scotland's latest start-up whisky-making venture came on stream in January.
By
Rob Allanson
A Dram with Dave Broom
Chasing the blues away
Dave considers the history and effects of the hot toddy
By
Dave Broom
Thoughts from...
Matching skills
Davin de Kergommeaux is the author of the book Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert published in May 2012 by McClelland...
By
Davin de Kergommeaux
Production
The Irish Revolution
There is a lot going on in Ireland at the moment, we summarise the recent developments
By
Rob Allanson
Production
Young was once a distiller
Fred Minnick investigates the links between the faith and distilling
By
Fred Minnick
Production
The toast of Nassau
Jim Leggett goes in search of the Bahama Queen
By
Jim Leggett
Production
Style & Substance
Ian Wisniewskiasks, what is a pot still Irish whiskey and how does it differ from malt Irish whiskey?
By
Ian Wisniewski
Distillery Focus
A good bassy tone
Ian Buxton meets the team behind Tuthilltown Spirits, a craft distillery on the rise
By
Ian Buxton
Distillery Focus
A locavore's tipple
Liza Weisstuch goes in search of slow food whiskey
By
Liza Weisstuch
Travel Retail
Edinburgh's reserve
Joe Bates follows a bottle of Glenfiddich to Edinburgh
By
Joe Bates
History
Cream of the crop
Gavin D. Smith looks at the fortunes of Stewart's Cream of the Barley
By
Gavin D. Smith
Cocktails
Knowing the classics
Ryan Chetiyawardana looks at Bourbon cocktails
By
Ryan Chetiyawardana
Travel
Wild is the whisky
Writer Dave Waddell goes on a wild whisky odyssey in Tanzania
By
Dave Waddell
Bars
The city by the bay
Liza Weisstuch takes us on a tour of this cosmopolitan city
By
Liza Weisstuch
Food
The path to enlightenment
Neil Ridley charts the rise in popularity of the dedicated cigar lounge and gets the low down on the best...
By
Neil Ridley
Whisky & Culture
Belfast boy
Jefferson Chase reviews a book based in Belfast during the late 1960s
By
Jefferson Chase
Whisky Magazine Index
Small or far away
Jonny McCormick examines life in miniature
By
Jonny McCormick
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
Drinking and health
Recently, United States broad-caster CNN’s culinary news site Eatocracy ran a feature with the headline...
Joe Bates
Edinburgh's reserve
Joe Bates follows a bottle of Glenfiddich to Edinburgh
Dave Broom
Chasing the blues away
Dave considers the history and effects of the hot toddy
Ian Buxton
A good bassy tone
Ian Buxton meets the team behind Tuthilltown Spirits, a craft distillery on the rise
Jefferson Chase
Belfast boy
Jefferson Chase reviews a book based in Belfast during the late 1960s
Ryan Chetiyawardana
Knowing the classics
Ryan Chetiyawardana looks at Bourbon cocktails
Davin de Kergommeaux
Matching skills
Davin de Kergommeaux is the author of the book Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert published...
Jim Leggett
The toast of Nassau
Jim Leggett goes in search of the Bahama Queen
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
Young was once a distiller
Fred Minnick investigates the links between the faith and distilling
Neil Ridley
The path to enlightenment
Neil Ridley charts the rise in popularity of the dedicated cigar lounge and gets the...
Gavin D. Smith
Cream of the crop
Gavin D. Smith looks at the fortunes of Stewart's Cream of the Barley
Dave Waddell
Wild is the whisky
Writer Dave Waddell goes on a wild whisky odyssey in Tanzania
Liza Weisstuch
The city by the bay
Liza Weisstuch takes us on a tour of this cosmopolitan city
Ian Wisniewski
Style & Substance
Ian Wisniewskiasks, what is a pot still Irish whiskey and how does it differ from...
Aldi Glen Orrin
30 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
An easy whisky but seems a little thin, especially on the palate.
Overall score
7.3
Auchroisk
1997 30 Years Old
ABV
54.7%
Comments:
Give time to this whisky but avoid water which enhances the alcohol feel. There is some austerity in the character but it does open up with a bit of patience.
Overall score
7.8
Berry Bros. & Rudd
1998, 14 Years Old
ABV
57.5%
Comments:
A pleasant light aromatic profile but this whisky has not matured in very active casks.
Overall score
8.0
Berry Bros. & Rudd
1991, 21 Years Old
ABV
54.8%
Comments:
A pleasant dram. A touch of water brings out a refined oak frame and beeswax. A kind of spicy fruit salad.
Overall score
8.0
Berrys' Own Selection
1991, 20 Years Old
ABV
54.6%
Comments:
A lovely dram for a sunny winter's day.
Overall score
8.0
Caol Ila
14 Years Old
ABV
59.3%
Comments:
The palate does not have the nose delicacy. Water tones the alcohol down but brings out astringency. A Caol Ila? I would never have guessed.
Overall score
7.8
Duncan Taylor
40 Years Old 3rd Release
ABV
41.5%
Comments:
Nice stuff, well balanced and intriguing.
Overall score
8.7
Grant's
Stand Fast
ABV
0%
Comments:
Not even a whispering whisky. Almost silent! I appreciate light delicate whiskies but there is a limit to self-effacing characters!
Overall score
7.8
Hicks & Healey
Cornish Whiskey 2004 8 Years Old
ABV
60.2%
Comments:
A spicy character. The high strength is not easy to master. Water tones it down but it also takes some of the flavours off.
Overall score
7.6
Isle of Jura
30 Years Old
ABV
44%
Comments:
Classic good sherry maturation. Nothing to complain about.
Overall score
8.2
Johnnie Walker
Explorer's Club Collection The Spice Road
ABV
40%
Comments:
A decent everyday dram, perfect for any occasion.
Overall score
7.6
Karuizawa
1984 CASK #4021
ABV
64.5%
Comments:
Interesting aromatic profile but the alcohol strength makes it too harsh. Water does not soothe it, and that makes it difficult to really appreciate for me.
Overall score
7.8
Karuizawa
Spirit of Asama
ABV
48%
Comments:
A strong character with complexity and good structure. Oak is very present but in an elegant way.
Overall score
8.3
Kinnickinnic
Blended Whiskey
ABV
43%
Comments:
A dram for a sweet tooth. The nose is more complex than the palate though.But there is a some harmony about it.
Overall score
7.9
Lagavulin
12 Years Old
ABV
56.1%
Comments:
This whisky seems to have matured in tired casks. Quite harsh. Water cuts the edges but does not give it style.
Overall score
7.8
Lion's Pride
47th Ward Single Barrel
ABV
47%
Comments:
Well balanced, on the spicy side. Plenty of rye.
Overall score
7.9
Lion's Pride
Single Barrel Bourbon
ABV
47%
Comments:
A pleasant dram, light and cheerful. A summertime cordial.
Overall score
7.8
Local Infusions
Brenne
ABV
40%
Comments:
Sorry but not my cup of tea.
Overall score
6.5
Old Pulteney
40 Years Old
ABV
51.3%
Comments:
The sherry dominates on the oaky side. Too much for me but if you like woody corpulent whiskies, this one is for you.
Overall score
8.1
Speciality Drinks
Br4 (Bruichladdich)
ABV
54.7%
Comments:
Easy and refreshing. Probably young. It needs a small dash of water to cut the edges. An invigorating dram on a wintery day.
Overall score
7.9
Speciality Drinks
Bw1 (Bowmore)
ABV
52.9%
Comments:
A great restorative dram post dinner.
Overall score
8.1
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 1
ABV
40.9%
Comments:
A good well balanced malt, perfect for long after dinner chats.
Overall score
8.6
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 1
ABV
54.6%
Comments:
A great whisky well knitted together and integrated.
Overall score
8.5
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 1
ABV
51.9%
Comments:
A perfect islander. More phenolic than smoky and so well balanced. The ocean in your glass. Bring the oysters!
Overall score
8.7
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 1
ABV
53.4%
Comments:
An autumn dram. Pleasant but it is as if something was missing. Not completely put together.
Overall score
7.7
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 1
ABV
48.2%
Comments:
Not unpleasant but one dimensional. With some astringency on the finish.
Overall score
7.7
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 1
ABV
48.9%
Comments:
A slightly austere character but well balanced as well.
Overall score
7.8
Wemyss Malts
1986, Autumn Berries
ABV
46%
Comments:
Deceptive. The nose is fresh and fragrant. But the palate does not deliver much and the finish is so short.
Overall score
7.6
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