Whisky Magazine 183

Jenson Button's Coachbuilt Whisky The Italian Brewstillers Spirits of the Okanagan

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

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 BatesTravel Retail: Whisky producers focus on Asia's duty-free sectorAsia may be experiencing another Covid spike and local lockdowns, but whisky distillers still believe...

Phoebe CalverThe Fife Arms: The luxurious bar at this Highland hotel is a whisky wonderlandA visit to Bertie’s Bar at The Fife Arms in Braemar brings a whole new...

Christopher CoatesOpinion: Whisky travel is changingDistillers are bolstering brand homes’ luxury credentials

Patrick ConnelliGlasgow Distillery has put the River City back on the Scotch whisky mapTaking a look behind the scenes at the Glasgow Distillery Company

Maggie KimberlOpinion: Whisky TravelNew friends are never far away

Jacopo MazzeoDistillery Focus: Strada FerrataThe Brewstillers - Two brewers are set on creating a distinctly Italian style of whisky

Chris MiddletonMythbusters: On the huntSearching for the Methuselah distillery

Millie MillikenWhisky Focus: On the ButtonBritish racing driver Jenson Button MBE has officially entered the world of whisky

Blair PhillipsWhisky Travel: A journey along Canada's Okanagan Whisky TrailExploring the delights of this little-known whisky paradise

Malcolm TriggsCeltic Whisky Distillerie: Tasting the spirit of France's wild northwestDiscovering the savage beauty and unrivalled artisanship of France’s otherworldly north-west coast with one of...

Stefan van EyckenThe whisky makers at Japan's new Hikari Distillery are thinking outside the boxUnderstanding Hikari Distillery’s imaginative but pragmatic approach to distilling

Liza WeisstuchOpinion: The AftershocksIn 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 Gael

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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