Whisky Magazine 165

Buying your own cask, Bearface whisky, Tennessee tales, Diageo's Special Releases tasted

Column A brand new start Time to take stock of life again

By Rob Allanson

Column Turning the plastic tide The fight against non-recyclables is a year-round task

By Becky Paskin

Column All about the process The new year brings thoughts of change for our columnist

By Liza Weisstuch

Column More than just terroir Maggie delves into the impact of the environment

By Maggie Kimberl

Column Setting the record straight When Jack Daniel’s was Kentucky straight Bourbon

By Chris Middleton

People The sweet smell of science We meet the keeper of the Ardbeg and Glenmorangie flames

By Gavin D. Smith

Whisky & Culture Staring a bear in the face Our intrepid duo go in search of a grizzly-soothing elixir

By Blair Phillips and Davin de Kergommeaux

Whisky & Culture Tennessee fights Lincoln County once rivalled Robertson County whiskey, with both regions in a bigger battle with Kentucky Bourbon

By Chris Middleton

Whisky & Culture Harnessing the potential China has a lot to offer for whisky companies, we find out who is doing what

By Greg Dillon

Whisky Learning Owning the dream We’re all fans of whisky here, but what happens when one bottle is not enough? What motivates people to buy...

By Mark Jennings

Whisky & Culture Global liquid unity How some brands are bringing the whisky world together to innovate

By Greg Dillon

People The gentle giant Our resident music and whisky guru is back with another take on whisky and jazz, this time blending a USA-born...

By Hans Offringa

Production Once upon a time Making whisky also creates various stories for educational and commercial purposes, but how significant are the benefits?

By Ian Wisniewski

Taste Extraordinary people and places Eight whiskies, three regions and our expert’s opinion

By Mark Jennings

Travel Retail Minimalist design inspiration The Macallan opens renovated store at Taiwan Taoyuan airport

By Joe Bates

Caskaway Island life: Martyn ‘Simo’ Simpson We send some of the whisky world’s great and good off to our desert island. What will they take? This...

By Mark Jennings

Rob AllansonA brand new startTime to take stock of life again

Joe BatesMinimalist design inspirationThe Macallan opens renovated store at Taiwan Taoyuan airport

Blair Phillips and Davin de KergommeauxStaring a bear in the faceOur intrepid duo go in search of a grizzly-soothing elixir

Greg DillonGlobal liquid unityHow some brands are bringing the whisky world together to innovate

Mark JenningsExtraordinary people and placesEight whiskies, three regions and our expert’s opinion

Maggie KimberlMore than just terroirMaggie delves into the impact of the environment

Chris MiddletonTennessee fightsLincoln County once rivalled Robertson County whiskey, with both regions in a bigger battle with...

Hans OffringaThe gentle giantOur resident music and whisky guru is back with another take on whisky and jazz,...

Becky PaskinTurning the plastic tideThe fight against non-recyclables is a year-round task

Gavin D. SmithThe sweet smell of scienceWe meet the keeper of the Ardbeg and Glenmorangie flames

Liza WeisstuchAll about the processThe new year brings thoughts of change for our columnist

Ian WisniewskiOnce upon a timeMaking whisky also creates various stories for educational and commercial purposes, but how significant are...

Auld Acquaintance
Limited Edition

ABV 46.2%

Comments: A serious example of blending. Layers hit you one by one, each adding to the one before. Fantastic.

Overall score

8.7

J. J. Cory Irish Whiskey
The Gael

ABV 46%

Comments: Shared some traits with other Irish blends out there, but then blows things out of the park with its own lovely nuances.

Overall score

8.5

John E. Fitzgerald
Larceny

ABV 61.6%

Comments: Kentucky is turning out some fine whiskeys at the moment and long may it last.

Overall score

9.1

Lincolnshire Spirit
Whisky Spirit

ABV 41%

Comments: This has serious promise if nurtured properly. Clean and fruity with a great deal of vigour.

Overall score

8.7

Macallan
30 Years Old, 1989 Vintage Ex Sherry Cask

ABV 44.1%

Comments: Hello sherry bomb… they seem so few and far between these days, especially of this calibre.

Overall score

9.1

Old Fitzgerald
Fall 2019 Edition

ABV 50%

Comments: Impressive stuff and one for sipping and savouring slowly during the evening.

Overall score

8.7

Royal Salute
Signature Blend 21 Years Old

ABV 40%

Comments: A well-put-together blend with plenty of interesting layers of flavour.

Overall score

8.3

Royal Salute
29 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish

ABV 40%

Comments: Clearly been looked after and put together with some care. Has grace but also a youthful zip to it.

Overall score

8.6

Scapa
Glansa, Batch 5

ABV 40%

Comments: A belter despite its ABV. Don’t let the low strength fool you, this is punchy and full of flavour.

Overall score

8.7

Scapa
Skiren Batch SK11

ABV 40%

Comments: Smoking and drinking in a humidor with a peach.

Overall score

8.5

Teeling Whiskey
Stout Cask

ABV 46%

Comments: A gorgeous mixed bag of spices and rich malty notes.

Overall score

8.5

Teeling Whiskey
Renaissance 18 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: A very gentle and velvety whiskey, great finish, and harks to the promise of summers to be.

Overall score

8.6

The Cardrona Distillery
Just Hatched Solera

ABV 64.4%

Comments: Stunning, doesn’t give its ABV away until right at the end. Well structured and balanced. Send a case immediately (joking of course, honestly).

Overall score

9.2

The GlenAllachie
12 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: A whisky for sitting down and throwing the cork away with friends.

Overall score

8.7

The GlenAllachie
15 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: A well-defined drop with signs of well-nurtured ageing.

Overall score

8.9

The GlenAllachie
18 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Like working in the garden in late summer, stopping for a cold beer with the sun warming the soil. Restful and soulful.

Overall score

8.8

The One
Signature Blend

ABV 46.6%

Comments: Clearly the knitting together of some great elements. This hits you bit by bit slowly revealing all. Really enjoyable.

Overall score

8.8

The Pogues
Single Malt Irish Whiskey

ABV 40%

Comments: The palate was a surprise after the promise of the nose, but then it all picked back up at the finish.

Overall score

8.3

Tomatin
12 Years Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks

ABV 43%

Comments: A perfect autumnal drop for the winter months.

Overall score

8.5

Tomatin
Legacy

ABV 43%

Comments: A lovely ball of spices and fruit, with layered sweetness. One to take a little time over.

Overall score

8.8

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