Whisky Magazine 173

Family Matters Ardnahoe Distillery The ryes of Europe

People It's a family affair Cigars, whisky, live music and laughs ease the lockdown blues for Robert Graham customers.

Editor's Word The importance of family Bonds that make some distillers stand out from the crowd

By Christopher Coates

Thoughts from... What's in a name? Who gets to choose what constitutes a family-owned distillery?

By Maggie Kimberl

Thoughts from... Recognise the goal Understanding the why of it all

By Liza Weisstuch

Mythbusters Under the radar Sorghum and corn: the AC/DC spirits

By Chris Middleton

Interview Family matters They say blood is thicker than water, but what about whisky? There may be a vital spark that makes family-owned...

By Mark Jennings

Distillery Focus Arise, Ardnahoe! The ninth working distillery on the Isle of Islay is the culmination of one whisky family’s dream

By Patrick Connelli

Distillery Focus Family colours Change is afoot at Wemyss Malts, where a trio of much-loved blended malts have been transformed

By Justine Hazlehurst

Production The little cask that could Rarely seen and small in stature, the oft-misunderstood octave cask nevertheless has lots to offer whisky makers

By Dr. Chris White

Distillery Focus A front-row seat Planning for the future with help from the past

By Maggie Kimberl

Taste Ryes of Europe European distillers are taking a walk on the spicy side

By Jason Thomson

Food Daring Partnerships Taking a look at unexpected pairings that you never knew you needed to try

By Rob Allanson

Whisky & Culture Variations on a theme Time to crack out the turn table and spend a little time with Art Tatum and a Bowmore dram

By Hans Offringa

Production An air of influence Ian delves into the significance of air flow in the ageing process

By Ian Wisniewski

Travel Retail The quality of time In this edition Joe catches up with Rampur’s master blender, Anup Barik, to get his top travelling tips

By Joe Bates

Caskaway Island life: Raymond Davidson 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: Raymond DavidsonIn each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good to tell us...

Joe BatesThe quality of timeIn this edition Joe catches up with Rampur’s master blender, Anup Barik, to get his...

Christopher CoatesThe importance of familyBonds that make some distillers stand out from the crowd

Patrick ConnelliArise, Ardnahoe!The ninth working distillery on the Isle of Islay is the culmination of one whisky...

Justine HazlehurstFamily coloursChange is afoot at Wemyss Malts, where a trio of much-loved blended malts have been transformed

Mark JenningsFamily mattersThey say blood is thicker than water, but what about whisky? There may be a...

Maggie KimberlA front-row seatPlanning for the future with help from the past

Chris MiddletonUnder the radarSorghum and corn: the AC/DC spirits

Hans OffringaVariations on a themeTime to crack out the turn table and spend a little time with Art Tatum...

Jason ThomsonRyes of EuropeEuropean distillers are taking a walk on the spicy side

Liza WeisstuchRecognise the goalUnderstanding the why of it all

Dr. Chris WhiteThe little cask that couldRarely seen and small in stature, the oft-misunderstood octave cask nevertheless has lots to offer...

Ian WisniewskiAn air of influenceIan delves into the significance of air flow in the ageing process

Adnams
Single Malt Whisky

ABV 40%

Comments: A very lovely young whisky that has been well looked after.

Overall score

8.4

Armorik
Yeun Elez Jobic

ABV 46%

Comments: A belter of a smoky whisky.

Overall score

7.9

Bimber
Ex-Bourbon Small Batch 002

ABV 52.2%

Comments: A fresh and engaging drop indeed, perfect as a palate livener before dinner.

Overall score

7.9

Bimber
Oloroso Cask Small Batch 003

ABV 51.4%

Comments: Lovely use of sherry here creates a moreish drop.

Overall score

8.0

Black Bull
Black Bull Peated Edition

ABV 50%

Comments: Something to warm you in the winter months.

Overall score

7.8

Càrn Mòr
Mannochmore 13 Years Old PX Sherry Hogsheads

ABV 47.5%

Comments: The liquid equivalent of opening a freshly stocked humidor.

Overall score

8.6

Cotswolds
Hearts & Crafts Sauternes Cask

ABV 55.2%

Comments: A nice balance of that sweet fruit and savoury.

Overall score

8.2

Cotswolds
Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky

ABV 57.4%

Comments: A nice, not-quite-sherry-bomb whisky that has plenty of balance between sweetness, the wood and fruits.

Overall score

8.0

Drumshanbo
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

ABV 43%

Comments: Oh, just what’s needed at the moment: silky smooth and refined. Take your time and enjoy.

Overall score

8.4

Glengoyne
30 Years Old

ABV 46.8%

Comments: A truly stonking whisky.

Overall score

8.8

High Coast
Silent Mills Collection 02 - Sandö

ABV 51%

Comments: This one is great fun.

Overall score

7.8

Koval
Rye

ABV 40%

Comments: A good rye is a wonderful thing…

Overall score

8.3

Lambay Whiskey
Malt Irish Whiskey

ABV 43%

Comments: A decent blend, well put together, that would fit well into any occasion.

Overall score

7.6

Ledaig
Sinclair Series, Rioja Cask Finish

ABV 46.3%

Comments: This is a really interesting mix of smoke and sweetness, layers wave over you one after another.

Overall score

7.7

Parker's Heritage
Heavy Char Bourbon, 10 Years Old, 14th Edition

ABV 60%

Comments: A big, bold cracker of a Bourbon that demands attention.

Overall score

8.5

The Cardrona
Growing Wings

ABV 61.2%

Comments: Has the swagger of youth to
it but also some
serious quality.

Overall score

8.1

The Glenlivet
Illicit Still 12 Years of Age

ABV 48%

Comments: One serious drop here, certainly has the potential to become a good friend.

Overall score

8.2

The Wild Geese
Untamed

ABV 40%

Comments: A good solid blend that is going to sit right in any situation.

Overall score

7.3

Westland
Colere

ABV 46%

Comments: Raising the bar for American whiskey.

Overall score

8.0

Westland
Garryana 5th Edition

ABV 50%

Comments: Reminds me of the charred ends of a slow roasted ham, a delightful mix of sweet and spice.

Overall score

8.2

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