Whisky Magazine 171

Benriach for all Glenturret reborn Bourbon's Irish heart

Editor's Word Something ends, something begins Musing on new starts, old friends and 21 years of Whisky Magazine

By Christopher Coates

Thoughts from... Time for action A moment to change perceptions

By Becky Paskin

Thoughts from... Not defeated yet Everyone’s favourite parlour sport

By Liza Weisstuch

Thoughts from... Beating the Covid blahs Switching up the monotony with virtual cocktails

By Maggie Kimberl

Mythbusters Tasmanian whisky myths Setting the record straight for this emerging whisky region

By Chris Middleton

Distillery Focus The Ryes of Wyoming Whiskey Visiting an outrider of the American whiskey scene

By Mark Bylok

Whisky Learning For the love of malt and grain Hailing the shift in mindset to discover new and distinctive whisky profiles

By Justine Hazlehurst

Distillery Focus An eclectic world Getting to know Benriach’s multi-faceted personality

By Dr. Chris White

People Getting comfortable with complexity Becky takes a trip to The Lakes Distillery to meet the mastermind behind the brand’s sherry-tinted vision

By Becky Paskin

People A view through fresh eyes Nicole Austin is putting her stamp on heritage distilling

By Phoebe Calver

Distillery Focus Scotland's newest, oldest single malt Glenturret has embarked on a bold journey to re-establish its identity

By Becky Paskin

Whisky & Culture The power of underestimation Hans continues his exploration of the perfect whisky and jazz pairings

By Hans Offringa

History The whiskey connection Mark is wondering, what could be more American than Bourbon?

By Mark Jennings

Tastings Tasting rituals Tapping into the process behind your whisky senses

By Ian Wisniewski

Travel Travel: Global archive immersion In this issue, Jacqui Seargeant, John Dewar & Sons global heritage manager, shares her top travel tips and tales

By Joe Bates

Caskaway Caskaway: Meeghan Murdock's desert island drams In each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good to tell us what they would take with...

Joe BatesTravel: Global archive immersionIn this issue, Jacqui Seargeant, John Dewar & Sons global heritage manager, shares her top...

Mark BylokThe Ryes of Wyoming WhiskeyVisiting an outrider of the American whiskey scene

Phoebe CalverA view through fresh eyesNicole Austin is putting her stamp on heritage distilling

Christopher CoatesSomething ends, something beginsMusing on new starts, old friends and 21 years of Whisky Magazine

Justine HazlehurstFor the love of malt and grainHailing the shift in mindset to discover new and distinctive whisky profiles

Mark JenningsThe whiskey connectionMark is wondering, what could be more American than Bourbon?

Maggie KimberlBeating the Covid blahsSwitching up the monotony with virtual cocktails

Chris MiddletonTasmanian whisky mythsSetting the record straight for this emerging whisky region

Hans OffringaThe power of underestimationHans continues his exploration of the perfect whisky and jazz pairings

Becky PaskinGetting comfortable with complexityBecky takes a trip to The Lakes Distillery to meet the mastermind behind the brand’s...

Liza WeisstuchNot defeated yetEveryone’s favourite parlour sport

Dr. Chris WhiteAn eclectic worldGetting to know Benriach’s multi-faceted personality

Ian WisniewskiTasting ritualsTapping into the process behind your whisky senses

Balcones
Texas Single Malt Whisky

ABV 53%

Comments: Butter in a glass. Moreish, with sweet stone fruits and lashings of honey. This is stunning.

Overall score

8.9

Cù Bòcan
Cù Bòcan Creation #1

ABV 46%

Comments: A good strong character with a brilliant finish, love that chilli prickle, one for before dinner.

Overall score

7.8

Elijah Craig
Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 47%

Comments: A spice bomb of a Bourbon with gorgeous jammy and toasty notes, rose water complexity and balanced sweetness.

Overall score

8.8

Glen Moray
Distillery Edition Chenin Blanc Cask 2004

ABV 60.3%

Comments: Water helps get past that punchy ABV; you will find a different character waiting for you.

Overall score

8.6

Highland Park
21 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Feisty and excitable yet well balanced. A winner for fans of a chocolate and chilli combination.

Overall score

8.2

Michter's
Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

ABV 55%

Comments: Like eating warm doughnuts on a sunny day.

Overall score

8.4

Old Fitzgerald
Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2020 Edition

ABV 50%

Comments: Gorgeously balanced between sweet, salty and spice. This hits a perfect note between them all.

Overall score

8.0

Old Pulteney
10 Years Old, Traveller’s Exclusive

ABV 40%

Comments: Tropical and delightful, this has little reminders of childhood, like eating lemon curd from the jar.

Overall score

8.4

Pike Creek
Aged 21 Years Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks

ABV 45%

Comments: Noses like a Bourbon but the palate surprises with its huge spice and tannin finish.

Overall score

8.0

Roe & Co
Cask & Keg Antwerpen Stout

ABV 56.1%

Comments: Takes you on a serious rollercoaster, that ABV shows up at the end. Be sure to use water judiciously though.

Overall score

8.6

Roe & Co
Cask Strength, 13 Years Old, 2020 Edition

ABV 58%

Comments: One I would certainly earmark for dessert with its multiple layers of sweetness.

Overall score

8.0

Tamdhu
Batch Strength No. 005

ABV 59.8%

Comments: That ABV is well hidden, but this one leads you straight into the orchard.

Overall score

8.7

The Glenlivet
21 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: A wonderful line between sweet and earthy, a hint of smoke could be an interesting addition too.

Overall score

8.3

The Macallan
15 Years Old Double Cask

ABV 43%

Comments: A lovely number with some sweet notes going on in the middle. Honey-laden like a good soul singer.

Overall score

8.9

The MacPhail's Collection
Distilled 2000 from Glenturret Distillery

ABV 43%

Comments: A delightful Highland number with some gorgeous herby and fruity notes working their way through.

Overall score

8.2

The One
Sherry Cask Finished

ABV 46.6%

Comments: An afternoon tea served in an old library.

Overall score

8.4

The Whiskymaker's Editions
Colheita

ABV 52%

Comments: Mellifluous and charming. This one is comforting and enticing and perfect for a winter’s evening in front of a roaring fire.

Overall score

8.4

Three Ships
Single Malt Aged 12 Years

ABV 46.3%

Comments: Gorgeous sweet pork fats and cured meats balanced with a sweet and creamy mouthfeel. Delicious.

Overall score

8.2

Tullibardine
Aged 15 Years

ABV 43%

Comments: Really just missing a full-on chocolate edge; then you would have s’mores contained in a bottle.

Overall score

7.9

Virginia Distillery Co.
Courage & Conviction American Single Malt

ABV 46%

Comments: Like sucking on sherbet lemons while sitting in an orchard.

Overall score

8.2

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