Whisky Magazine 189

Whisky Experiences: Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Highball recipes, Writing a whisky menu

Caskaway Caskaway: Andrew Macdonald-Bennett's desert island drams The founder of Goldfinch Whisky Merchants shares which whiskies he would take to our desert island

By Bradley Weir

Thoughts from... Opinion: Glenmorangie's collaboration with photographer Miles Aldridge is a game changer The second instalment in Glenmorangie's collaboration with award-winning photographer Miles Aldridge has doubled down on its themes of inclusivity...

By Christopher Coates

Thoughts from... Opinion: What do big distilling companies owe to the small communities that support them? Should global distilling organisations be contributing to the maintenance of local infrastructure in the communities they operate in?

By Liza Weisstuch

Mythbusters Mythbuster: What whisky tasted like before the 1770s Bye barley, and catch you later casks – prior to 19th century, the predominant influence on whisky's flavour was actually...

By Chris Middleton

Editor's Word Opinion: Why the appreciation of whisky should involve all our senses Those responsible for sharing the stories, flavours and experience of whisky with the public are tapping into its multisensory potential

By Bethany Whymark

Whisky & Culture Johnnie Walker Princes Street: A new benchmark in Scotch whisky tourism? Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience has dominated the headlines and won numerous awards since it opened to the public...

By Kristiane Sherry

Regional Focus The coming of age of Australian whisky Over the past two decades, Australia’s distillers have taken inspiration and adapted techniques from around the world to craft a...

By Luke McCarthy

Cocktails Whisky highballs and the art of simplicity In its most essential form the whisky highball is simply a way to lengthen a dram, but over the past...

By Felipe Schrieberg

Whisky & Culture Casks and community: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 40 From a local cask syndicate to a remarkable global membership, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has witnessed total transformation. On...

By Kristiane Sherry

Christopher CoatesOpinion: Glenmorangie's collaboration with photographer Miles Aldridge is a game changerThe second instalment in Glenmorangie's collaboration with award-winning photographer Miles Aldridge has doubled down...

Luke McCarthyThe coming of age of Australian whiskyOver the past two decades, Australia’s distillers have taken inspiration and adapted techniques from around...

Chris MiddletonMythbuster: What whisky tasted like before the 1770sBye barley, and catch you later casks – prior to 19th century, the predominant influence...

Felipe SchriebergWhisky highballs and the art of simplicityIn its most essential form the whisky highball is simply a way to lengthen a...

Kristiane SherryCasks and community: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 40From a local cask syndicate to a remarkable global membership, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society...

Bradley WeirCaskaway: Andrew Macdonald-Bennett's desert island dramsThe founder of Goldfinch Whisky Merchants shares which whiskies he would take to our desert island

Liza WeisstuchOpinion: What do big distilling companies owe to the small communities that support them?Should global distilling organisations be contributing to the maintenance of local infrastructure in the communities...

Bethany WhymarkOpinion: Why the appreciation of whisky should involve all our sensesThose responsible for sharing the stories, flavours and experience of whisky with the public are...

Angels' Nectar
Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition

ABV 57.9%

Comments: Well composed, with a pleasing and well-managed heft to its aroma and flavour.

Overall score

8.0

Benriach
The Sixteen

ABV 43%

Comments: A well-balanced little number that reminds me of sweet, home-baked afternoon treats.

Overall score

8.2

Blending Room 01
Heriot-Watt Release

ABV 44.4%

Comments: An undemanding, balanced blend that would make a cracking springtime highball.

Overall score

8.0

Bushmills
The Causeway Collection 1997 Rum Cask

ABV 46.2%

Comments: A zingy, fruity sip that took me right to a warm beach.

Overall score

8.2

Cardrona
Otago Pinot Release 4 Years Old

ABV 52%

Comments: Immensely distinctive and complex. Definitely worth trying this Kiwi.

Overall score

8.1

Fercullen
21 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: This is well composed, retaining a pleasant lightness amid its meatier notes.

Overall score

7.9

Glasgow 1770
Golden Beer Cask Finish

ABV 58.5%

Comments: Unusual, but complex and distinctive. Will be divisive but I like it!

Overall score

8.2

Glasgow 1770
Tokaji Cask Finish

ABV 58.1%

Comments: Unusually savoury, with a sweet-and-sour element that’s balanced by plenty of fruit. Needs water to tame it.

Overall score

7.9

Glen Moray
Warehouse 1 Amarone Finish

ABV 55.4%

Comments: A sweet delight with nice balance, if slightly boisterous.

Overall score

8.2

Glen Moray
Warehouse 1 Oloroso Fully Matured

ABV 60%

Comments: Delightfully dark. Would lend itself well to an Old Fashioned, I feel.

Overall score

8.4

Kings County
Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45%

Comments: Very well balanced. One for those who like their bourbons on the savoury, high-rye side.

Overall score

8.3

King's Inch
Single Cask Sherry Edition

ABV 58%

Comments: A meaty whisky for those who like robust, savoury drams.

Overall score

8.2

Kingsbarns
Doocot

ABV 46%

Comments: Elegant and summery. Puts me in mind of lunch in the garden.

Overall score

8.2

Kyrö
Wood Smoke Rye

ABV 47.2%

Comments: Delightfully different, showcasing some stunning rye nuances.

Overall score

8.4

Langatun
Port Cask Finish

ABV 49.12%

Comments: An autumnal treat with lovely spicy warmth.

Overall score

8.0

Lindores
Single Cask 591 Abbey Whisky Exclusive

ABV 59.5%

Comments: Rich and digestif-like. It would be a perfect after-dinner dram.

Overall score

8.4

Scapegrace
Rise 1

ABV 46%

Comments: Tea and toffee – what’s not to love?

Overall score

8.1

Scapegrace
Timbre IV

ABV 46%

Comments: Firmly placed in the foraged fruits and preserves flavour profile.

Overall score

7.9

Smokehead
Tequila Cask Terminado

ABV 43%

Comments: A fresh, clean and crisp smoked dram that would make for a nice sorbet.

Overall score

7.7

Teeling
Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength

ABV 56.5%

Comments: A commendable balance of smoke and sweetness that I could sip all night.

Overall score

8.3

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