Whisky Magazine 153

Wyoming’s latest whiskey Developments in Kentucky Japanese oak experiments Lindores Abbey Distillery

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Editor's Word A brief encounter When you are not sure if you missed the punch line or the joke

By Rob Allanson

News Insight Releasing the bronco

By Rob Allanson

Thoughts from... On becoming a master We find out just what is in a name, and the kudos it carries

By Liza Weisstuch

Column Breaking the circle The life and times of a whisky writer laid bare

By Davin de Kergommeaux

Column The Other Manhattan project Thwarted experiments that threatened the distilling industry

By Chris Middleton

Distillery Focus Lowland Spirit Restoring a spiritual link to Scotch’s past

By Gavin D. Smith

Production Only in Japan We look at Japan-specific casks used in the maturation of whisky

By Stefan van Eycken

Bars From sea to shining sea Our intrepid duo travel the nation in search of excellent watering holes

By Blair Phillips and Davin de Kergommeaux

History 1868 and all that The world of whisk(e)y has seen significant changes during the lifetime of this magazine, so just how much has changed...

By Gavin D. Smith

Distillery Focus Saved by rock and roll Music and whiskey run deep in the roots of this Irish family home

By Liza Weisstuch

Travel Bourbon on the rise Bourbon is booming and the reverberation is likely to be felt for decades to come

By Maggie Kimberl

Production Maximising the yield Starches are converted into sugars in two stages, known as primary and secondary conversion, we find out what happens

By Ian Wisniewski

Production Stocking the shelves Everything has gone well so far; bottles, liquid and packaging are ready, but now what?

By Greg Dillon

Cigars & Whisky Outside the box At the retailer, while travelling and at home, the proper storage of cigars is vital

By Christopher Coates

Cocktails Spirit of the past and future Christopher Coates investigates Roe & Co, the blended Irish whiskey created by bartenders, for bartenders

By Christopher Coates

Food An alternative way Food pairings to avoid allergens

By R. M. Peluso

Travel Retail Turning to Singapore The Asian city is becoming a whisky super hub

By Joe Bates

People Island life: Kristy Lark-Booth We send some of the whisky world’s great and good to a desert island. What will they decide to take...

By Rob Allanson

Rob AllansonIsland life: Kristy Lark-BoothWe send some of the whisky world’s great and good to a desert island. What...

Joe BatesTurning to SingaporeThe Asian city is becoming a whisky super hub

Christopher CoatesSpirit of the past and futureChristopher Coates investigates Roe & Co, the blended Irish whiskey created by bartenders, for bartenders

Blair Phillips and Davin de KergommeauxFrom sea to shining seaOur intrepid duo travel the nation in search of excellent watering holes

Davin de KergommeauxBreaking the circleThe life and times of a whisky writer laid bare

Greg DillonStocking the shelvesEverything has gone well so far; bottles, liquid and packaging are ready, but now what?

Maggie KimberlBourbon on the riseBourbon is booming and the reverberation is likely to be felt for decades to come

Chris MiddletonThe Other Manhattan projectThwarted experiments that threatened the distilling industry

R. M. PelusoAn alternative wayFood pairings to avoid allergens

Gavin D. Smith1868 and all thatThe world of whisk(e)y has seen significant changes during the lifetime of this magazine, so...

Stefan van EyckenOnly in JapanWe look at Japan-specific casks used in the maturation of whisky

Liza WeisstuchSaved by rock and rollMusic and whiskey run deep in the roots of this Irish family home

Ian WisniewskiMaximising the yieldStarches are converted into sugars in two stages, known as primary and secondary conversion, we...

Abbey Whisky
2006, Single Cask #5469

ABV 67.1%

Comments: A game of two halves, two totally different personalities with water and neat.

Overall score

8.1

Berry Bros. & Rudd
1991, 26 Years Old

ABV 55.1%

Comments: A little water opens this out wonderfully. Time to switch on to grain folks.

Overall score

8.5

Berry Bros. & Rudd
1996, 21 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Seem to go down a couple of routes, but what's not to like? Delivers perfectly.

Overall score

8.3

Berry Bros. & Rudd
2006, 11 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Lovely and very enjoyable.

Overall score

8.3

Cù Bòcan
2006 Limited Edition

ABV 50%

Comments:

Overall score

8.5

Gordon & MacPhail Discovery
12 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: Really sweet. Feels like you are waiting for a spice kick but it just keeps delivering sweetness.

Overall score

7.9

Gordon & MacPhail Discovery
13 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: Wonderful smoke and sweetness.

Overall score

8.8

Gordon & MacPhail Discovery
10 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: Takes you one way, then another, but all becomes clear in the end.

Overall score

8.1

Gordon & MacPhail Discovery
13 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: A delightful Speysider, just right for the summer months.

Overall score

8.5

Highland Park
The Light, 17 Years Old

ABV 52.9%

Comments: Lovely balance and the high ABV doesn’t interfere with play. A lovely drop.

Overall score

8.2

Jameson
Bow Street, 18 Years Old

ABV 55.3%

Comments: A velvet glove surrounding a velvet fist, sweet spicy and some swagger to it.

Overall score

8.4

Loch Lomond
Inchmoan, Aged 12 Years

ABV 46%

Comments: Felt like there was a disconnect with the nose and palate, but it all came together really well in the end. Decent stuff.

Overall score

8.2

Redbreast
Dream Cask, Aged 32 Years

ABV 46.5%

Comments: OK it’s old, and it’s probably expensive, but blimey that was quite something. Impressive.

Overall score

9.1

Reservoir
Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 50%

Comments: Very easy to drink whiskey with plenty going on in the flavour stakes.

Overall score

8.2

Scottish Folklore Series
Cù-Sith 1972, Aged 45 Years

ABV 43.2%

Comments: Seriously on the nutty side, but balanced out with those lush chocolate notes.

Overall score

8.4

Shelter Point
Artisanal Cask Strength Whisky

ABV 57.2%

Comments: Packs a serious punch. Once the alcohol is backed a way reveals a stunner.

Overall score

8.0

Shelter Point
Artisanal Single Malt Whisky

ABV 46%

Comments: Simple in a very good way; as in it’s a delight to drink and makes you want more.

Overall score

8.1

Shelter Point
Montford District Lot 141

ABV 46%

Comments: Oh Canada! If you haven’t cottoned on to what’s happening here, now is the time.

Overall score

8.5

Smögen
7 Years Old

ABV 60.3%

Comments: Raises the bar for Sweden, great stuff indeed.

Overall score

8.7

Tullibardine
The Murray Châteauneuf-du-Pape Finish 2005 Vintage

ABV 40%

Comments: Straight down the line, no messing dram.

Overall score

8.1

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