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Editor's Word
Opinion: Whisky travel is changing
Distillers are bolstering brand homes’ luxury credentials
By
Christopher Coates
Thoughts from...
Opinion: Whisky Travel
New friends are never far away
By
Maggie Kimberl
Thoughts from...
Opinion: The Aftershocks
In a globalised world, war touches us all
By
Liza Weisstuch
Mythbusters
Mythbusters: On the hunt
Searching for the Methuselah distillery
By
Chris Middleton
Whisky Focus
Whisky Focus: On the Button
British racing driver Jenson Button MBE has officially entered the world of whisky
By
Millie Milliken
Places
A Vibrant Nature
A close look at the not-so-new kid on the block
By
Jacopo Mazzeo
Travel
From London to Speyside and back again
Piers Adam, London nightclub impresario and proud custodian of The Craigellachie Hotel, discusses finding the keys to wonderland, falling in...
By
Malcolm Triggs
Travel
The Fife Arms: The luxurious bar at this Highland hotel is a whisky wonderland
A visit to Bertie’s Bar at The Fife Arms in Braemar brings a whole new perspective on the whisky-drinking experience
By
Phoebe Calver
Distillery Focus
The whisky makers at Japan's new Hikari Distillery are thinking outside the box
Understanding Hikari Distillery’s imaginative but pragmatic approach to distilling
By
Stefan van Eycken
Distillery Focus
Celtic Whisky Distillerie: Tasting the spirit of France's wild northwest
Discovering the savage beauty and unrivalled artisanship of France’s otherworldly north-west coast with one of the country’s pioneering whisky producers
By
Malcolm Triggs
Travel
Whisky Travel: A journey along Canada's Okanagan Whisky Trail
Exploring the delights of this little-known whisky paradise
By
Blair Phillips and Davin de Kergommeaux
Distillery Focus
Glasgow Distillery has put the River City back on the Scotch whisky map
Taking a look behind the scenes at the Glasgow Distillery Company
By
Patrick Connelli
Distillery Focus
Distillery Focus: Strada Ferrata
The Brewstillers - Two brewers are set on creating a distinctly Italian style of whisky
By
Jacopo Mazzeo
Travel Retail
Travel Retail: Whisky producers focus on Asia's duty-free sector
Asia may be experiencing another Covid spike and local lockdowns, but whisky distillers still believe in the region’s travel-retail sector
By
Joe Bates
Caskaway
Caskaway: Sean Murphy'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
Joe Bates
Travel Retail: Whisky producers focus on Asia's duty-free sector
Asia may be experiencing another Covid spike and local lockdowns, but whisky distillers still believe...
Phoebe Calver
The Fife Arms: The luxurious bar at this Highland hotel is a whisky wonderland
A visit to Bertie’s Bar at The Fife Arms in Braemar brings a whole new...
Christopher Coates
Opinion: Whisky travel is changing
Distillers are bolstering brand homes’ luxury credentials
Patrick Connelli
Glasgow Distillery has put the River City back on the Scotch whisky map
Taking a look behind the scenes at the Glasgow Distillery Company
Blair Phillips and Davin de Kergommeaux
Whisky Travel: A journey along Canada's Okanagan Whisky Trail
Exploring the delights of this little-known whisky paradise
Maggie Kimberl
Opinion: Whisky Travel
New friends are never far away
Jacopo Mazzeo
Distillery Focus: Strada Ferrata
The Brewstillers - Two brewers are set on creating a distinctly Italian style of whisky
Chris Middleton
Mythbusters: On the hunt
Searching for the Methuselah distillery
Millie Milliken
Whisky Focus: On the Button
British racing driver Jenson Button MBE has officially entered the world of whisky
Malcolm Triggs
Celtic Whisky Distillerie: Tasting the spirit of France's wild northwest
Discovering the savage beauty and unrivalled artisanship of France’s otherworldly north-west coast with one of...
Stefan van Eycken
The whisky makers at Japan's new Hikari Distillery are thinking outside the box
Understanding Hikari Distillery’s imaginative but pragmatic approach to distilling
Liza Weisstuch
Opinion: The Aftershocks
In a globalised world, war touches us all
AnCnoc
2009 Vintage
ABV
46%
Comments:
Delicate, fresh and light. A very pleasant sip.
Overall score
8.2
Berry Bros. & Rudd
A Secret Speyside 2007 Vintage – Abbey Whisky Exclusive
ABV
61.5%
Comments:
Lovely and complex – it’s a classic with a twist and would be fun to play with in a Manhattan.
Overall score
8.9
Bruichladdich
Black Art 1992 – Edition 09.1 29 Years Old
ABV
44.1%
Comments:
I really enjoyed the combination of fruity flavours with the darker, more complex notes.
Overall score
8.1
Buffalo Trace
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV
40%
Comments:
If you want to try a classic bourbon, then this is certainly going to be just the ticket!
Overall score
8.3
Cutty Sark
12 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A nice level of complexity that plays between the salty and the sweet.
Overall score
7.9
Glen Moray
2008 Manzanilla Finish
ABV
54.6%
Comments:
A delicate balancing act between a light spring day and the richness of those spice notes. I rate the complexity.
Overall score
8.4
GlenWyvis
The Inaugural Release 2018
ABV
50%
Comments:
It’s a lovely sip, complex and delicate while also flavourful and well integrated.
Overall score
7.8
J.J. Corry
The Flintlock No. 2 14 Years Old
ABV
46%
Comments:
This is lovely – full on and unashamed of what it is.
Overall score
8.5
J.J. Corry
The GaelÂ
ABV
46%
Comments:
This takes you on a real journey – full of unexpected twists that I appreciated.
Overall score
7.9
King’s Inch
Glasgow Single Malt
ABV
46%
Comments:
Some nice maturity here brings spice and body as well as gentler notes.
Overall score
8.0
Lambay Whiskey
Cask Strength – Cask Release 4613
ABV
56.5%
Comments:
It’s definitely getting hot in here, but you get time to savour the flavour.Absolutely worth a
slow sip.
Overall score
8.4
Langatun
Marsala Cask Finish
ABV
49.12%
Comments:
Certainly one for those with a sweet tooth.
Overall score
8.0
Morris
Australian Single Malt Signature Whisky
ABV
40%
Comments:
A sweet and spicy treat, with complexity and approachability in spades here.
Overall score
7.9
Redwood Empire
Lost Monarch
ABV
45%
Comments:
This has got to be a chocolate lover’s dream whisky.
Overall score
8.2
Redwood Empire
Pipe Dream
ABV
45%
Comments:
I’d really like to try this out in an old fashioned!
Overall score
8.2
Royal Brackla
18 Years Old
ABV
46%
Comments:
A true journey through flavour, with class and finesse through and through.
Overall score
8.4
Starward
Ginger Beer Cask #6
ABV
48%
Comments:
For lovers of a whisky and ginger, this whisky could very well save you hours of cocktail-making time!
Overall score
7.7
Teeling Whiskey
The Renaissance Series No 4 18 Years Old
ABV
46%
Comments:
A rather nostalgic dram that I’ll certainly take for a spin again.
Overall score
8.4
The Busker
Triple Cask Triple Smooth
ABV
40%
Comments:
This whisky gives me all the springtime vibes – it’s light and fresh and easy.
Overall score
8.1
The Glen Grant
10 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Give yourself time to sit and ponder with this whisky; it’s worth spending time getting to know.
Overall score
8.1
Tullibardine
The Murray 2008
ABV
56.1%
Comments:
A combination of delicate flavours and some surprises too, playing with sweet and savoury.
Overall score
7.8
WhistlePig
Estate Oak Rye 15 Years Old
ABV
46%
Comments:
This has a fair old punch of spicy personality – it’s fun and has a lot of character.
Overall score
8.8
WhistlePig
Old World Rye 12 Years Old
ABV
43%
Comments:
A really lovely interplay between those complex spices and sweet notes.
Overall score
8.8
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