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Whisky Magazine 177

How to win at whisky auctions A word to the wise on whisky investment Glenkinchie's...

Thoughts from... On Whiskey Investing Understanding your whiskey investment portfolio options

By Maggie Kimberl

Thoughts from... A social species: bartenders' post-pandemic comeback Owning a bar owns your life

By Liza Weisstuch

Mythbusters Quantitative Easing II: The era of incremental innovation Chris continues to examine the economics of motivation

By Chris Middleton

Collections Why do people collect whisky? Whisky is made to be drunk, yet many of us are inclined to accumulate treasured bottles, often with no intention...

By Hans Offringa

Collections A collection of whisky from some of Scotland's newest distilleries Many of Scotland’s newest distilleries have begun sharing their first releases, but how do they compare?

By Christopher Coates

Distillery Focus The Cinderella Story of the new Falkirk Distillery Ahead of its opening to the public this year, discover the patience and intricacies behind this Lowland distillery’s creation

By Gavin D. Smith

Distillery Focus The ongoing flux of evolution at Tullibardine Distillery Four years on from our last outing with Tullibardine, general manager Mike Elliott explains what this Perthshire distillery has...

By Millie Milliken

Distillery Focus A taste of the reimagined visitor experience at Glenkinchie Distillery The Glenkinchie Distillery refurbishment is ringing in a new era as Diageo focuses on highlighting the four ‘corners’ of Scotland

By Gavin D. Smith

Distillery Focus The Holy Trinity: Getting to know The Glenturret by Lalique Trinity series

By Millie Milliken

Distillery Focus For Better or for Worse The team behind Dad's Hat rye made a vow they weren't willing to break

By Liza Weisstuch

Places Regional Focus: Kentucky Exploring the past, present, and future of Kentucky bourbon

By Maggie Kimberl

Column This Travelling Life: Diageo senior global brand ambassador Ewan Gunn In this edition, Diageo senior global brand ambassador Ewan Gunn talks about two new rare expressions from Talisker and The...

By Joe Bates

Castaway Caskaway: Isabel Graham-Yooll In each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good which drams they would take to our desert island

By Martha Crass

Collections How to win at whisky auctions, according to the experts Your guide to success when whisky goes under the hammer

By Gavin D. Smith

Editor's Word Editor's Word: The complexities of whisky collecting The world of whisky collecting isn't quite as simple as it might seem

By Christopher Coates

Whisky Learning Whisky investments: when history repeats Jason Thomson and Christopher Coates have a word to the wise regarding whisky investment: lessons can be learned from the past

By Jason Thomson

Collections Bourbon is now firmly in the sights of serious whiskey collectors The days of Kentucky bourbon playing second fiddle to Scotch whisky are well and truly in the past

By Liza Weisstuch

Joe BatesThis Travelling Life: Diageo senior global brand ambassador Ewan GunnIn this edition, Diageo senior global brand ambassador Ewan Gunn talks about two new rare...

Christopher CoatesA collection of whisky from some of Scotland's newest distilleriesMany of Scotland’s newest distilleries have begun sharing their first releases, but how do they compare?

Martha CrassCaskaway: Isabel Graham-YoollIn each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good which drams they...

Maggie KimberlRegional Focus: KentuckyExploring the past, present, and future of Kentucky bourbon

Chris MiddletonQuantitative Easing II: The era of incremental innovationChris continues to examine the economics of motivation

Millie MillikenThe Holy Trinity: Getting to know The Glenturret by Lalique Trinity series

Hans OffringaWhy do people collect whisky?Whisky is made to be drunk, yet many of us are inclined to accumulate treasured...

Gavin D. SmithThe Cinderella Story of the new Falkirk DistilleryAhead of its opening to the public this year, discover the patience and intricacies behind...

Jason ThomsonWhisky investments: when history repeatsJason Thomson and Christopher Coates have a word to the wise regarding whisky investment: lessons...

Liza WeisstuchFor Better or for WorseThe team behind Dad's Hat rye made a vow they weren't willing to break

Benromach
21 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: Love the sweet and savoury element; this is a delight for the senses.

Overall score

8.6

Benromach
Contrasts: Peat Smoke

ABV 46%

Comments: A nice sipper, balanced and you can certainly taste the spirit.

Overall score

7.9

Bushmills
Black Bush Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

ABV 40%

Comments: It’s hot for the ABV, but with many promising elements.

Overall score

7.4

Cotswolds
Founder’s Choice

ABV 60.5%

Comments: HOT. A drop of water does wonders to allow you to really enjoy all that’s going on.

Overall score

8.1

Larceny
Batch #A121

ABV 57.4%

Comments: For the ABV, the flavours are really able to develop before the heat envelops and gives you that Kentucky hug.

Overall score

8.1

Mackmyra
Brukswhisky DLX

ABV 46.6%

Comments: It did take quite a lot to get into this and for me there’s not quite enough to keep my taste buds entertained.

Overall score

7.4

Mey Selections
12 Years Old

ABV 51%

Comments: It’s nicely balanced and flavoursome, especially considering the heat.

Overall score

8.1

Midleton
Very Rare 2021

ABV 40%

Comments: Very delicate, but just the right side of it to be interesting and with some building complexity. Nothing too intense going on.

Overall score

7.7

Old Fitzgerald
Bottled-In-Bond, Spring 2021 Edition

ABV 50%

Comments: A real sweet treat, something I want to drizzle over my fruit loaf and enjoy in all its rich glory.

Overall score

8.3

Seven Seals
The Age of Scorpio

ABV 49.7%

Comments: It’s very drying and the musty note is perhaps a little much for me, however, water does mellow that out a little.

Overall score

8.0

Single & Single
17 Years Old

ABV 54%

Comments: I’m a little thrown off by what’s going on, but it’s interesting and, despite the ABV, not overpowering.

Overall score

8.0

Single & Single
24 Years Old

ABV 49.2%

Comments: Very unexpected, it’s quite heavy but there’s enough light to keep it balanced and enticing.

Overall score

7.9

Single Malts of Scotland
11 Years Old

ABV 48%

Comments: The heat in this slightly detracted from the enjoyment, but nothing a drop of water can’t fix.

Overall score

7.8

Single Malts of Scotland
11 Years Old

ABV 48%

Comments: Relatively subtle throughout, but nicely balanced.

Overall score

7.6

Spot Whiskey
Green Spot

ABV 40%

Comments: There’s a lot that’s good, but perhaps it could do with a little more time to develop on its character.

Overall score

7.3

The English
Triple Distilled

ABV 46%

Comments: An interesting time sipping this. Not massively complex, but a few nice surprises hide in there.

Overall score

7.5

The GreatDrams
Islay Single Cask Series

ABV 48.2%

Comments: This is a bit of me – it’s delicate and balanced enough that you aren’t blown away by peat, getting the full spectrum of flavour.

Overall score

8.3

The Lakes
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.4

ABV 52%

Comments: I’m impressed. It’s not overpoweringly hot and the balance of sherry notes is rich
and inviting.

Overall score

8.4

Tomatin
The French Collection: Rivesaltes Casks

ABV 46%

Comments: Really intriguing and full of surprises, certainly one I’d like to sit and sip at a summer barbeque.

Overall score

8.0

Tomatin
The French Collection: Monbazillac Casks

ABV 46%

Comments: It didn’t quite get me there, but it was certainly a solid whisky with plenty about it to delve into.

Overall score

7.9

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