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Sonic immersion
The joys of discovering sounds and an appreciation of silence
By
Rob Allanson
News
London distilling
The return of whisky distilling to the UK capital
News
Scott's 40 years
Whisky & Culture
The Whisky Girls
Discover the women behind the spirit
By
Rob Allanson
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Future Casting
Dave gazes into his crystal ball at some interesting ideas
By
Dave Broom
Thoughts from...
The Year Ahead
By
Neil Ridley
Thoughts from...
Remember the Code
By
Fred Minnick
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Old Timer for the Ages
We met the man who created a Bourbon legacy
By
Fred Minnick
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Into the Limelight
Taking up the reins can be daunting but Irish Distillers' new master distiller is relishing the opportunity
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Rob Allanson
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The Last of the Line
Following in the footsteps of the world's richest man, the first female Nobel Prize winner, and Hollywood legends past and present
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Jim Leggett
Distillery Focus
A Mark of Difference
With its instantly recognisable red wax sealed bottle, Maker's Mark has a story to tell
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A Third Step
We investigate the process of triple distilling
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Ian Wisniewski
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Self Adhesive Clans
In part seven of our series on special labels: how ancient clan life is represented on bottles of whisky
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Hans Offringa
Production
Expanding the Niche
The art of creating something a little different
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Gavin D. Smith
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In Search of the Genuine Spirit
Our chap heads off on a mission to finding the craic in Toronto
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Blair Phillips and Davin de Kergommeaux
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The Bardstown Bourbon Crawl
Your guide to drinking in Bourbon's capital
By
Dave Waddell
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Beyond the Pickleback
Our chap behind the stick looks at the Irish category
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Ryan Chetiyawardana
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The King of Fish
There is no greater struggle than that of the fly fisher and salmon, as Seáneen Sullivan finds out
By
Seáneen Sullivan
Whisky & Culture
Taking the Plunge
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Jefferson Chase
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Joe Bates
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Ask the Expert
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By
Jonny McCormick
Rob Allanson
The Whisky Girls
Discover the women behind the spirit
Joe Bates
Under Sail
Our man takes to the high seas for check out the latest offerings
Dave Broom
Future Casting
Dave gazes into his crystal ball at some interesting ideas
Jefferson Chase
Taking the Plunge
How to cope when you move into another culture
Ryan Chetiyawardana
Beyond the Pickleback
Our chap behind the stick looks at the Irish category
Blair Phillips and Davin de Kergommeaux
In Search of the Genuine Spirit
Our chap heads off on a mission to finding the craic in Toronto
Jim Leggett
The Last of the Line
Following in the footsteps of the world's richest man, the first female Nobel Prize winner,...
Jonny McCormick
Left Unsold
What happens when your lot remains unsold at auction
Fred Minnick
Old Timer for the Ages
We met the man who created a Bourbon legacy
Hans Offringa
Self Adhesive Clans
In part seven of our series on special labels: how ancient clan life is represented...
Neil Ridley
The Year Ahead
Gavin D. Smith
Expanding the Niche
The art of creating something a little different
Seáneen Sullivan
The King of Fish
There is no greater struggle than that of the fly fisher and salmon, as Seáneen...
Dave Waddell
The Bardstown Bourbon Crawl
Your guide to drinking in Bourbon's capital
Ian Wisniewski
A Third Step
We investigate the process of triple distilling
Amrut
Kadhambam
ABV
50%
Comments:
It perplexed me as the nose was so inviting but I felt the flavour was at odds with itself.
Overall score
8.2
Amrut
Portonova
ABV
62.1%
Comments:
The nose is better without water, but the taste better with a lovely port finish.
Overall score
7.8
anCnoc
Peter Arkle LE No.4
ABV
46%
Comments:
A fresh aperitif dram.
Overall score
7.4
Balblair
1990
ABV
46%
Comments:
Sophisticated and beautifully integrated. Unusual flavours for Balblair but they work.
Overall score
8.3
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
2003, 215th Anniversary
ABV
57.5%
Comments:
Powerful whisky with a velvet touch – those clever people at Glenfarclas do it again.
Overall score
8.4
Glenfiddich
Spirit of a Nation, 29 Years Old, South Pole Challenge 2013
ABV
48.8%
Comments:
A heart warming dram and well integrated as well.
Overall score
8.7
Johnnie Walker
Explorers' Club Collection, The Gold Route
ABV
40%
Comments:
Great finesse and great balance - all is clear now!
Overall score
8.2
Kavalan
Podium
ABV
46%
Comments:
I love the exotic character but water loosened it up a little too much.
Overall score
8.3
Master of Malt
1995, 17 Years Old
ABV
57.9%
Comments:
Too drying for my taste.
Overall score
7.2
Master of Malt
1993, 20 Years Old
ABV
58.8%
Comments:
A contemplative – very three dimensional dram.
Overall score
8.1
Master of Malt
1991, 21 Years Old
ABV
60.7%
Comments:
A sassy dram and very assured of itself – delicious aperitif.
Overall score
7.9
Master of Malt
1992, 21 Years Old
ABV
0%
Comments:
I prefer to dilute this one as it smoothes off the edges.
Overall score
7.6
Master of Malt
1997, 15 Years Old
ABV
53%
Comments:
A delicate dram, certainly one for the summer.
Overall score
8.0
Master of Malt
1996, 16 Years Old
ABV
62.8%
Comments:
Unusual and I preferred it without water. It’s a zippy character and doesn’t want to hang around.
Overall score
8.4
Old Pulteney
Navigator
ABV
46%
Comments:
I didn’t see this one coming but I really like the influence of the Navigator.
Overall score
8.2
Teeling
Single Grain
ABV
46%
Comments:
Rather a guilty pleasure.
Overall score
8.0
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Batch 2
ABV
58.3%
Comments:
Bizarre, but strangely likeable if you’re going off piste, for something a little different . If I did shots I’d do it with this!
Overall score
7.2
The Dalmore
25 Years Old
ABV
42%
Comments:
It is liquid gold and very seductive!
Overall score
8.7
The Dalmore
Valour
ABV
40%
Comments:
Unusual and quite mysterious – a light touch to it.
Overall score
7.7
The Singleton of Glendullan
Liberty
ABV
40%
Comments:
Exceptionally smooth and easy to drink – a real ‘reach for the bottle’ dram.
Overall score
8.2
Wild Turkey
81
ABV
40.5%
Comments:
Rounded and rich.
Overall score
7.9
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