Whisky Magazine 181

A Life In Whisky: The Dennis Malcolm Story Whisky Partnerships Jack Daniel's & Frank Sinatra...

Editor's Word Opinion: Do whisky brand partnerships court more risk than reward? In the long run, whisky brands will be judged by the company they keep

By Christopher Coates

Whisky Talk & Happenings One of One: this auction of £3.1 million worth of unique Scotch took 'old and rare' whisky to a new level It's no surprise that the Distillers’ One of One charity auction raised £2.45 million for charity — each lot was unique

By Christopher Coates

Interview A Life in Whisky: Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm's 60 years is Scotch Master distiller Dennis Malcolm recalls his early years at The Glen Grant

By Christopher Coates

Thoughts from... In search of 'honey barrels' — the special single casks hidden in whiskey rickhouses Maggie shares her thoughts on the thrill of the hunting for exceptional single barrels

By Maggie Kimberl

Thoughts from... Opinion: Predicting what lies ahead for whiskey Liza ponders what is and what should be

By Liza Weisstuch

Thoughts from... Opinion: Let's not forget the lessons learned from Prohibition Chris offers a warning to modern social engineers rallying against liquor

By Chris Middleton

Whisky Focus Bowmore and Aston Martin's latest collaboration draws on an ancient design principle How can the lauded 'golden ratio' inform both whisky making and automotive design?

By Jacopo Mazzeo

Whisky Focus Spirit and celebrity: how whisky brands are partnering for success With increasing frequency, whisky brands are pairing up with kindred spirits

By Liza Weisstuch

People Meet the roving distillers who make whisky on the move Not all distillers put down roots – and that's nothing new

By Liza Weisstuch

History Friends for life: the story of Jack Daniel's and Frank Sinatra Of all the great whiskey partnerships, none was longer nor stronger than that of Ol’ Blues Eyes and his charcoal-mellowed...

By Chris Middleton

Production The Fettercairn Forest Nurturing Scottish oak from sapling to stave

By Abbie Moulton

Distillery Focus Beyond Whisky & Ginger At long last, whisky distilling has returned to the Port of Leith in Edinburgh

By Jason Thomson

Travel Retail Travel Retail: The Macallan opens a new outpost at JFK and more duty-free whisky news As transatlantic flights resume between Europe and the US, The Macallan has opened a new boutique at New York JFK airport

By Joe Bates

Caskaway Caskaway: Deirdre O'Carroll's desert island drams In each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good which drams they would take to our desert island

By Beatrix Swanson

Joe BatesTravel Retail: The Macallan opens a new outpost at JFK and more duty-free whisky newsAs transatlantic flights resume between Europe and the US, The Macallan has opened a new...

Christopher CoatesOne of One: this auction of £3.1 million worth of unique Scotch took 'old and rare' whisky to a new levelIt's no surprise that the Distillers’ One of One charity auction raised £2.45 million for...

Maggie KimberlIn search of 'honey barrels' — the special single casks hidden in whiskey rickhousesMaggie shares her thoughts on the thrill of the hunting for exceptional single barrels

Jacopo MazzeoBowmore and Aston Martin's latest collaboration draws on an ancient design principleHow can the lauded 'golden ratio' inform both whisky making and automotive design?

Chris MiddletonFriends for life: the story of Jack Daniel's and Frank SinatraOf all the great whiskey partnerships, none was longer nor stronger than that of Ol’...

Abbie MoultonThe Fettercairn ForestNurturing Scottish oak from sapling to stave

Beatrix SwansonCaskaway: Deirdre O'Carroll's desert island dramsIn each edition we ask one of the industry’s great and good which drams they...

Jason ThomsonBeyond Whisky & GingerAt long last, whisky distilling has returned to the Port of Leith in Edinburgh

Liza WeisstuchSpirit and celebrity: how whisky brands are partnering for successWith increasing frequency, whisky brands are pairing up with kindred spirits

Aber Falls
Single Malt Welsh Whisky 2021 Release

ABV 46%

Comments: This is lovely with a whole lot of potential.

Overall score

7.7

Boulder Spirits
American Single Malt: Bottled in Bond

ABV 50%

Comments: Nicely balanced and I like the way that it develops over time.

Overall score

7.8

Cotswolds
Bourbon Cask

ABV 59.1%

Comments: Although the ABV really does heat things up, there is plenty of character and intrigue to be enjoyed.

Overall score

7.5

Cotswolds
Reserve

ABV 50%

Comments: It’s quite fresh with lots of character – perhaps something to sit with for a while.

Overall score

8.0

Douglas Laing
Winter Edition

ABV 53.1%

Comments: Anything that combines chocolate and spice is a winner in my book!

Overall score

8.1

Glen Moray
Warehouse 1 1998 Barolo Finish

ABV 52.9%

Comments: Rich and delectable. It’s perhaps not one for those that don’t like to dabble in the sweet side, but it’s perfect for me.

Overall score

8.3

Glenglassaugh
10 Years Old 2009 #1346 Coastal Cask Collection

ABV 54.7%

Comments: It didn’t quite deliver as I was expecting, but there’s a lot of character to work with here.

Overall score

7.4

Glenglassaugh
50 Years Old

ABV 40.1%

Comments: I feel lucky to have tasted this. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty and I wish I had some more.

Overall score

8.9

Johnnie Walker
Black Label 12 Years Old

ABV 40%

Comments: It’s a good winter warmer that’s helping me cling onto Christmas.

Overall score

8.4

Johnnie Walker
Blue Label

ABV 40%

Comments: A solid sip with enough complexity to keep things interesting – it will not disappoint.

Overall score

8.4

Kavalan
Concertmaster Port Cask Finish

ABV 40%

Comments: An interesting interplay between the earthy and the sweet. Certainly one to revisit.

Overall score

7.9

Larceny
Barrel Proof B521

ABV 60.5%

Comments: This is quite the little delight – it started out as exactly what I was expecting, but developed into so much more.

Overall score

8.1

Mackmyra
Mackmyra

ABV 41.4%

Comments: I really enjoy the freshness that the nose brings and the way it delicately follows through.

Overall score

8.0

Mackmyra
Moment Brukswhisky DLX II

ABV 44%

Comments: The nose was very enticing to me, and although it delivered on the palate there could be a
touch more complexity to entice.

Overall score

7.7

Method and Madness
Rye & Malt

ABV 46%

Comments: Very approachable and pretty fun to be around.

Overall score

7.5

Nc'Nean
Quiet Rebels: Annabel

ABV 48.5%

Comments: This is simply lovely. Elegant, delicious and something I would like to share.

Overall score

8.1

Redbreast
Pedro Ximénez Edition

ABV 46%

Comments: I’d certainly save this as a real treat after a long day. It’s rich and feels rather deluxe, like it deserves an occasion.

Overall score

8.2

The Glen Grant
15 Years Old

ABV 50%

Comments: This is a really vibrant whisky – it’s a lot of fun and something I’d like to revisit.

Overall score

8.5

The Glen Grant
18 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: It’s very nicely balanced and something that would undoubtedly hit the spot for a cold winter’s night.

Overall score

8.3

The Single Cask
Coal Ila 13 Years Old Cask 303644

ABV 54.5%

Comments: A really lovely interplay between the peat and freshness. I would definitely sit with this for a while and enjoy.

Overall score

8.0

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