Whisky Magazine 113

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Rob AllansonJam and DramWhisky and music come together in London's Village Underground

Dave BroomThe Question of YeastDave asks why not experiment with yeast strains?

Ryan ChetiyawardanaA World MixOur man behind the stick takes a global view

Davin de KergommeauxFlavour GamesWith the increase of flavoured whiskies on the shelves, we report on the various players...

Mark GillespieWhisky as an \"Investment\"Mark is a contributing editor for Whisky Magazine

Heather GreeneThe Mad Men of New YorkHeather Greene discovers the new whisky and technology love affair

Joel HarrisonThe perfect cureOur culinary pair take a look at how to cure salmon Scandinavian style

Fred MinnickStraight From the BarrelWitnessing a little piece of Bourbon history

Martin MitchellScotch and WaterApproaching a distillery from the sea offers a different perspective

Hans OffringaAnimal FarmIn part three of our series on whisky labels we will take a peek behind...

Gavin D. SmithHeart of the CommunityVisiting one of the most distinctive distilleries in Scotland

Dave WaddellTexas or BustMeeting the man behind Texas whiskey

Liza WeisstuchOh CaledoniaMeet one of New York's hardest working bartenders

Ian WisniewskiGrinding TimeWe investigate the process and the significance of milling

Aberfeldy
Ramble Single Cask

ABV 56%

Comments: This whisky needs water to cut the sharp edges! But water tends to enhance bitterness. The nose is more attractive than the palate for me.

Overall score

7.9

Benromach
1976

ABV 46%

Comments: A serious multilayered and intriguing dram, that just keeps revealing more and more over time.

Overall score

8.9

Duncan Taylor
Special Reserve, Batch 2

ABV 46.6%

Comments: Lovely stuff. The Bull just keeps on charging with some excellent expressions.

Overall score

7.9

Jack Daniel's
Sinatra Select

ABV 45%

Comments: A classic rye whiskey. Gains balance and sweetness with a dash of water.

Overall score

8.3

Jura
Turas Mara

ABV 42%

Comments: Perfectly in balance with so much fruit it's untrue.

Overall score

8.2

Lombard Scotch Whisky
Dhoon Glen

ABV 40%

Comments: A pleasant blend. Rich cereal profile. Good balance.

Overall score

7.9

Royal Canadian
Small Batch Canadian Whisky

ABV 40%

Comments: For me a rum. Makes me think of Angostura rums... Bizarre. Now that I know what I tasted... a Canadian whisky.

Overall score

7.0

Sullivans Cove
American Oak Bourbon Cask

ABV 47.5%

Comments: A really lovely drop, nothing is out of balance here. Certainly one for a warm summer's night with friends.

Overall score

8.4

Teeling
Small Batch, 4 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Not an unpleasant whisky but there is not much to explore. Water brings out more sweetness. Might shine through in cocktails really well.

Overall score

7.7

The Glendronach
Cask Strength

ABV 55.2%

Comments: Once you back the alcohol down with a little water this starts to reveal some hidden pleasures.

Overall score

7.5

The Tweeddale Blend
12 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: A well-balanced enticing whisky. Like a walk in a summer garden.

Overall score

8.4

Tomintoul
Single Sherry Cask

ABV 54.9%

Comments: A great well looked after dram, a venerable age but still show some freshness.

Overall score

7.9

Tullibardine
Sovereign

ABV 43%

Comments: A nice dram with some interesting layers of flavour.

Overall score

7.6

Wild Turkey
American Honey

ABV 35.5%

Comments: A pleasant Cointreau-like liqueur. I would drink it on crushed ice or use it in a canard à l’orange sauce.

Overall score

7.8

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