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Uncompromising style
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Heather Greene
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The sweet side of life
Martine Nouet explores honey and whisky
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Martine Nouet
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Jefferson Chase
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Ask the expert
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By
Jonny McCormick
Rob Allanson
Routes to market
Joe Bates
Irish collection
Cork airport unveils its own Irish Whiskey Collection Joe Bates reports
Dave Broom
The stick & dram method
Dave Broom takes a long hard look at flavour and the joys of blended whisky
Jefferson Chase
A three strand yarn
Jefferson Chase delves into another whisky novel
Heather Greene
Indian Seduction
With a little coaching from the devoted people working in India's most respected hospitality group,...
Joel Harrison
Boxing clever
Joel Harrison explores the creation of a new blend
Jonny McCormick
Ask the expert
Send your questions to editorial@whiskymag.com or by post to: Q&A, Whisky Magazine, 6 Woolgate Court,...
Martine Nouet
The sweet side of life
Martine Nouet explores honey and whisky
Neil Ridley
A maverick state
Can an area steeped in as much tradition as Speyside produce a few true modern...
Gavin D. Smith
Uncompromising style
Gavin D. Smith visits the heart of Angus Dundee's blending operation
Liza Weisstuch
Making a mark
Liza Weisstuch is a Whisky Magazine American contributing editor who writes about travel, business\rand lifestyle...
Ian Wisniewski
Speyside regionalism
Ian Wisniewski asks what is the Speyside style of malt whisky?
Abbey Whisky
Aged 17 Years
ABV
57.8%
Comments:
A delightful elegant dram. Water opens so many layers.
Overall score
8.2
Aberfeldy
Bits of Strange 16 Years Old
ABV
55.1%
Comments:
Everything in its right place here and no mistake.
Overall score
8.6
Aberfeldy
Single Cask 21 Years Old
ABV
55.3%
Comments:
The alcohol is well mastered.
Overall score
8.3
Auchentoshan
1979 Oloroso 32 Years Old
ABV
50.5%
Comments:
A wonderful integrated dram.
Overall score
8.5
Auchentoshan
Valinch 2012
ABV
57.2%
Comments:
Pleasant in parts, but the oak hasn't been as friendly to this as you would have hoped.
Overall score
7.7
Dry Fly
Port Finish Wheat
ABV
42%
Comments:
Hard to pin an age on this, as it has some lovely fresh youthfulness, but an elegant maturity too.
Overall score
8.3
Dry Fly
Triticale
ABV
42%
Comments:
A big, rich classic Bourbon note to this one. Well played.
Overall score
8.3
Evan Williams
Single Barrel 2003
ABV
43.3%
Comments:
A well balanced whiskey.
Overall score
8.3
George Dickel
Rye
ABV
45%
Comments:
Pleasant, spicy and very drinkable indeed.
Overall score
8.3
Glenfarclas
18 Years Old
ABV
43%
Comments:
A hard one to work out as it does not give much away.
Overall score
7.9
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release X, 1953
ABV
49.6%
Comments:
This might be old, but it has not lost any of its quality.
Overall score
8.6
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release X, 1957
ABV
43.7%
Comments:
On one hand, I admire how one-dimensional this is, but it isn't going to be for everyone.
Overall score
7.9
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release X, 1963
ABV
46.5%
Comments:
A venerable whisky but the oak is showing signs of taking command.
Overall score
7.9
Glenmorangie
Ealanta 19 Years Old
ABV
46%
Comments:
Less complexity on the palate, but the nose can pop round for a visit anytime it likes.
Overall score
8.2
Homestead
4 Years Old, Barrel Proof
ABV
56.65%
Comments:
It’s Manhattan O’clock in the Ridley household.
Overall score
8.1
Master of Malt
Ardbeg, 18 Years Old
ABV
56.3%
Comments:
Try describing 'Islay' to someone who has never visited before. If they still don't get it, give them a dram of this.
Overall score
8.3
Master of Malt
Aultmore, 5 Years Old
ABV
66.8%
Comments:
At this strength, one wonders what it's trying to prove.
Overall score
7.4
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 1
ABV
48.7%
Comments:
Impressive nose and then the palate takes you in a different direction. Lovely engaging dram though.
Overall score
8.3
The Glendronach
Cask Strength Batch 1
ABV
54.8%
Comments:
Despite its appearance in a youthful, trendy overcoat, this has some developing, interesting and complex under garments.
Overall score
8.4
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