Whisky Magazine 172

Bowmore & Aston Martin Jack Daniel's new master distiller 2020 Independent Bottlers Challenge winners revealed

Meeting the Challenge There’s definitely a silver lining to these clouds

By Christopher Coates

Thoughts from... A historical appreciation Learning about the Jewish history of American whiskey

By Maggie Kimberl

Thoughts from... An eye-opening extravaganza The unexpected wonders of whisky and tea

By Liza Weisstuch

Mythbusters Fact, conjecture, or both? Chris explores regional Scotch whisky history

By Chris Middleton

History Oiling the war machine Mark explores the interlinked past of whisky and war

By Mark Jennings

Distillery Focus An iconic moment The smoothest of collaborations is bringing a little glamour to our lives

By Dr. Chris White

Whisky Learning The formation of character English whisky’s quest for identity

By Becky Paskin

Distillery Focus Something in the water Breathing in the sweet aromas of a dream

By Tash McGill

Whisky Learning A rite of passage Ireland is making peated whiskey and it’s come as a shock

By Mark Jennings

Interview In high demand Liza looks to the future with Jack Daniel’s new master distiller

By Liza Weisstuch

Distillery Focus Question everything Annandale is highlighting quality in independent craft distilling

By Gavin D. Smith

Production Consistency of Casknolia Taking a spin around Toneleria del Sur

By Ian Wisniewski

Distillery Focus Three guiding principles Embracing the need to push a few boundaries

By Justine Hazlehurst

Whisky & Culture Exclusive dedication Exploring two very different kinds of vintage

By Hans Offringa

Food A surprising turn Rob introduces us to the wonders of Mexican whisky

By Rob Allanson

Travel Global archive immersion In this issue, Alex Thomas, The Sexton master blender, delves into her top travel dos and don’ts

By Joe Bates

Caskaway Island life: Nick Morgan In each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good to tell us what they would take with...

By Rob Allanson

Rob AllansonIsland life: Nick MorganIn each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good to tell us...

Joe BatesGlobal archive immersionIn this issue, Alex Thomas, The Sexton master blender, delves into her top travel dos...

Christopher CoatesMeeting the ChallengeThere’s definitely a silver lining to these clouds

Justine HazlehurstThree guiding principlesEmbracing the need to push a few boundaries

Mark JenningsA rite of passageIreland is making peated whiskey and it’s come as a shock

Maggie KimberlA historical appreciationLearning about the Jewish history of American whiskey

Tash McGillSomething in the waterBreathing in the sweet aromas of a dream

Chris MiddletonFact, conjecture, or both?Chris explores regional Scotch whisky history

Hans OffringaExclusive dedicationExploring two very different kinds of vintage

Becky PaskinThe formation of characterEnglish whisky’s quest for identity

Gavin D. SmithQuestion everythingAnnandale is highlighting quality in independent craft distilling

Liza WeisstuchIn high demandLiza looks to the future with Jack Daniel’s new master distiller

Dr. Chris WhiteAn iconic momentThe smoothest of collaborations is bringing a little glamour to our lives

Ian WisniewskiConsistency of CasknoliaTaking a spin around Toneleria del Sur

Ancnoc
Peatheart Batch 2

ABV 46%

Comments: Definitely one to pack for a picnic, summer or autumn, just dress appropriately for the weather and load the hip flask.

Overall score

8.3

Ardbeg
Traigh Bhan Batch 2

ABV 46.2%

Comments: A good full-on force of Islay at its best.

Overall score

8.4

Arran
21 Years Old Single Malt

ABV 46%

Comments: Well balanced and really quite restorative.

Overall score

7.8

Canadian Rockies
21 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Great stuff, Canada is really spoiling us again.

Overall score

7.9

Cù Bòcan
Signature, North American Casks

ABV 46%

Comments: A full-on outdoor dram that will warm the cockles, whether you are on the hills or hanging out in the potting shed.

Overall score

7.9

Eternity Scotch Whisky
Eternity Prince Reserve

ABV 40%

Comments: Could almost mistake this for a Bourbon at first, but then becomes unmistakably Scotch.

Overall score

8.2

Eternity Scotch Whisky
Royal Reserve Ex-Bourbon Casks

ABV 40%

Comments: A very easy-going, non-complicated dram. Has the potential to go really well with a pint of 80.

Overall score

7.7

Glen Moray
21 Years Old Portwood Finish

ABV 46.3%

Comments: The liquid equivalent of a weighted blanket, so comforting.

Overall score

8.8

Glengoyne
21 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: Well worth sitting back and enjoying. Give it a little time in the glass.

Overall score

7.9

Glenmorangie
A Tale of Cake

ABV 46%

Comments: One to put down for the dessert list, would be curious to put this with a panna cotta.

Overall score

8.3

Highland Park
Cask Strength

ABV 63.3%

Comments: Once you tame the ABV beast there is a lovely soul hiding in here, full of sweetness and spice.

Overall score

7.9

Label 5
Bourbon Barrel

ABV 40%

Comments: Ah grain, often overlooked but even at 40% it’s got a lot going on.

Overall score

8.0

Lagavulin
Lagavulin Jazz 2020

ABV 52.6%

Comments: Eating ice cream while the moors burn away.

Overall score

8.5

Oban
21 Years Old

ABV 57.9%

Comments: Really enjoyable, the ABV is not intrusive and the dram breathes quality.

Overall score

8.3

Old Fitzgerald
Bottled-in-Bond Fall 2020

ABV 50%

Comments: A full-on fruit salad in a glass. Well balanced and hits the spot nicely.

Overall score

8.6

Redbreast
21 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Like opening a jar of hazel-infused olive oil and coating a hot roasted ham. Lush.

Overall score

8.7

Roe & Co
Cask & Keg Citra IPA

ABV 56%

Comments: A decent drop, one I would certainly earmark for dessert with its multiple layers of sweetness.

Overall score

8.4

The Balvenie
21 Years Old Portwood Finish

ABV 40%

Comments: A decent and solid drop, not much to complain about here really.

Overall score

7.7

The Macallan
Edition No. 6

ABV 48.6%

Comments: A perfect dram for apple day, or any day for that matter.

Overall score

8.1

Tomatin
2006, 13 Years Old Fino UK Exclusive

ABV 56%

Comments: An easy-going whisky with some lovely nutty notes, I can see it becoming moreish.

Overall score

7.9

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