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Articles
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Festival times
Kentucky Bourbon Festival delivers yet again
By
Rob Allanson
News
Winter is here
William Grant and Sons experimental series
By
Rob Allanson
News
Grain to glass
By
Rob Allanson
News
Northern Border releases
By
Rob Allanson
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New Pulteney
By
Rob Allanson
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Great Drams
By
Rob Allanson
Distillery Focus
Tullibardine triumphant
After overcoming many challenges, there’s a bright future ahead for Blackford’s distillery
By
Christopher Coates
Production
Unmasking the lighter notes
We look at some of the world’s distilleries using triple distillation
By
Rob Allanson
History
Honouring the legacy
We discover the African-American slave who taught Jack Daniel
By
Jim Leggett
Production
Where tradition meets innovation
Discover a new type of still being developed in Europe
By
Hans Offringa
Interview
A liquid legacy
Gordon & MacPhail may be the guardians of whisky’s history, but they’re safeguarding its future too
By
Christopher Coates
Distillery Focus
Not just a blending malt
We look at the history of this Speyside stalwart
By
Gavin Smith
Distillery Focus
Good neighbours make great whisky
Whiskey making in one of the largest states in the Union
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Davin de Kergommeaux
History
A year of Canadian sunshine
Our man looks at the state of Canadian whisky as the nation turns 150 years old
By
Production
Cooling the wort
In part two we look at how these rarely mentioned pieces of equipment are used to cool wort and help...
By
Ian Wisniewski
Production
Maltman Turner Overdrive
We investigate the kit behind the maltings floor
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Cigars & Whisky
Cigars & Whisky
Filler text – No this is not a typo
By
Christopher Coates
Cocktails
The spirit of omotenashi
Japan comes to Edinburgh as the Bramble team mix with three Nikka expressions
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Food
Autumn treats
Nuts can be the perfect accompaniment to whisky, just remember to leave some for the squirrels
By
Seaneen Sullivan
Travel Retail
New whiskey on the block
Camus enters Irish whiskey business with Lambay Whiskey
By
Joe Bates
Rob Allanson
Changes, changes, changes
From the weather to politics, there is a shift happening
Jonny McCormick
Dalmunach’s octagonal spirit safe
We investigate the many sides of this essential piece of kit
Fred Minnick
Hating the Hate
Our man asks why can't we just enjoy things anymore
291 Colorado Whiskey
Single Barrel, Colorado Rye Aspen Stave Finish Barrel #210
ABV
47.5%
Comments:
Very tasty indeed. It's simply expressed, but the flavours are wonderful.
Overall score
8.5
Ben Bracken
Highland Single Malt
ABV
40%
Comments:
Very approachable, and admirable layers.
Overall score
7.7
Chivas Regal
Mizunara
ABV
40%
Comments:
A curious beast. I’m not really sure what’s going on.
Overall score
7.0
Glen Moray
Mastery
ABV
52.3%
Comments:
Fun little number, stylish – not 100 per cent convinced on the substance.
Overall score
7.9
Grindlay's Selection
1996
ABV
57%
Comments:
Tired wood, possibly, but an entertaining whisky despite that.
Overall score
7.6
James Eadie
Aged 8 Years, Small Batch
ABV
46%
Comments:
Summer on the farm. Questionable casks, but the underlying spirit is lovely.
Overall score
7.6
James Eadie
Aged 8 Years, Single Cask
ABV
46%
Comments:
Lop-sided towards the sharper end of things. Bracing stuff…
Overall score
7.7
Jura
One and All, 20 Years Old
ABV
51%
Comments:
Insane fun! Full of attitude. I’m exhausted just drinking it.
Overall score
8.9
Mackmyra
10 Years Old
ABV
46.1%
Comments:
Well-made spirit at the core, but a little unremarkable.
Overall score
7.9
Old Forester
Statesman
ABV
47.5%
Comments:
Simple, but really pleasant stuff indeed. A good spirit underneath it all.
Overall score
7.9
Parker's Heritage Collection
Aged 11 Years, Single Barrel Bourbon
ABV
61%
Comments:
A powerhouse of a Bourbon, yet managing impressive balance for the most part.
Overall score
8.5
Penderyn
Rich Oak
ABV
50%
Comments:
Pleasant flavours feel somehow trapped, somewhat genie-like, within
the spirit.
Overall score
7.5
Roe & Co
Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV
45%
Comments:
Curious at first, but it ends up being a bit of a charmer.
Overall score
7.7
Smoke Stack
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV
46%
Comments:
Not massively in harmony, but it’s a decent bit of fun.
Overall score
7.9
Teeling
Brabazon Bottling Series 1
ABV
49.5%
Comments:
Simple stuff, but wonderfully expressed. Something for any level of drinker.
Overall score
8.4
The Dalmore
1996, Vintage Port Collection, Aged 20 Years
ABV
45%
Comments:
Not fully rounded but, by thunder, this is tasty. You’ll need a sweet tooth…
Overall score
8.8
The Dalmore
2001, Vintage Port Collection, Aged 15 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
A whisky interrupted. Wonderful while the flavours lasted.
Overall score
7.8
The GlenDronach
24 Years Old, Single Cask, Batch 14
ABV
49.2%
Comments:
A divine nose, yet only a charming palate. Still a lovely whisky.
Overall score
8.4
Wemyss Malts
ABV
46%
Comments:
Unusual flavours, and I’d love to say they worked well. Alas…
Overall score
7.4
Whisky Galore
Aged 8 Years
ABV
46%
Comments:
This is simply a beautiful, uncomplicated, unfussy companion.
Overall score
8.7
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