Whisky Magazine 190

Whisky Magazine Awards 2023 Global Results, plus: Whisky creative partnerships; Meet That Boutique-y Whisky Company's...

Thoughts from... Opinion: Building a culture of creativity When distillers choose partnerships with broad appeal, they can benefit whisky fans, too

By Christopher Coates

Thoughts from... Opinion: The pros and cons of whisky's growing media presence Whisky is capturing the attention of the mainstream media – but this development is not without its potential pitfalls

By Liza Weisstuch

Regional Focus Texas Whisky: Witness the making of a new American category With an ever-growing number of distilleries and award-winning whiskeys coming out of Texas, producers in the Lone Star State are...

By Kevin Gray

Interview Meet the illustrator behind That Boutique-y Whisky Company's label designs Illustrator Emily Chappell has been designing That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s labels since it began – as the company enjoys a...

By Millie Milliken

Whisky & Culture Whisky creative partnerships: In search of a spark In 2023, artists from all disciplines are partnering with whisky brands to hone creative partnerships. What’s driving the trend, and...

By Kristiane Sherry

Interview Interview: Sazerac's Drew Mayville on his collaborative approach to blending Sazerac’s seasoned master blender Drew Mayville is championing a fresh approach to whisky blending in North America, drawing inspiration and...

By Blair Phillips and Davin de Kergommeaux

Bars Eddie's Klub: Inside Portugal's go-to specialist whisky bar After honing his bar craft in London, including at whisky mecca Milroy’s of Soho, Eddie DeSousa is determined to spread...

By Ann Holmes

Editor's Word Opinion: How 'unique' can any whisky truly be? The evidence of influence can be seen in almost all creative compositions – including individual whiskies

By Bethany Whymark

Mythbusters Mythbuster: The dawn of wooden whisky stills There was a time, before the advent of metal distilling apparatus, when wood was the material du jour for distillation

By Chris Middleton

Whisky & Culture Good vibrations: How music changes the way you experience whisky Scientific studies have proved that auditory stimulation, particularly music, impacts our other senses – and whisky communicators are putting this...

By Felipe Schrieberg

Christopher CoatesOpinion: Building a culture of creativityWhen distillers choose partnerships with broad appeal, they can benefit whisky fans, too

Blair Phillips and Davin de KergommeauxInterview: Sazerac's Drew Mayville on his collaborative approach to blendingSazerac’s seasoned master blender Drew Mayville is championing a fresh approach to whisky blending in...

Kevin GrayTexas Whisky: Witness the making of a new American categoryWith an ever-growing number of distilleries and award-winning whiskeys coming out of Texas, producers in...

Ann HolmesEddie's Klub: Inside Portugal's go-to specialist whisky barAfter honing his bar craft in London, including at whisky mecca Milroy’s of Soho, Eddie...

Chris MiddletonMythbuster: The dawn of wooden whisky stillsThere was a time, before the advent of metal distilling apparatus, when wood was the...

Millie MillikenMeet the illustrator behind That Boutique-y Whisky Company's label designsIllustrator Emily Chappell has been designing That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s labels since it began –...

Felipe SchriebergGood vibrations: How music changes the way you experience whiskyScientific studies have proved that auditory stimulation, particularly music, impacts our other senses – and...

Kristiane SherryWhisky creative partnerships: In search of a sparkIn 2023, artists from all disciplines are partnering with whisky brands to hone creative partnerships....

Liza WeisstuchOpinion: The pros and cons of whisky's growing media presenceWhisky is capturing the attention of the mainstream media – but this development is not...

Bethany WhymarkOpinion: How 'unique' can any whisky truly be?The evidence of influence can be seen in almost all creative compositions – including individual whiskies

Ardnamurchan
AD/ Single Malt

ABV 46.8%

Comments: Like eating real honeycomb and creamy white cheese on an oatcake.

Overall score

8.0

Compass Box
Delos

ABV 49%

Comments: Sophisticated, immensely complex, and continuously evolving.

Overall score

8.6

Dalmunach
5 Years Old

ABV 63%

Comments: An interesting balance of sweet and herbal notes.

Overall score

7.8

English Whisky Company
Original

ABV 43%

Comments: A pleasant whisky that doesn’t ask too much of you to enjoy it. I respect that.

Overall score

7.8

Glengoyne
15 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: A very well-balanced dram with some complexity that I could easily return to again and again.

Overall score

8.0

Glenmorangie
A Tale of the Forest

ABV 46%

Comments: Equal parts kitchen garden, machine shop and art studio. Immensely nuanced, complex and drinkable.

Overall score

8.5

Glenturret
Triple Wood 2022 Release

ABV 45%

Comments: For autumn walks and the dinner after.

Overall score

8.0

Gulliver 47
Pedro Ximénez Cask

ABV 47%

Comments: A proper dessert dram. What’s not to love?

Overall score

8.2

Hankey Bannister
12 Years Old Regency

ABV 40%

Comments: Delicate and refreshing. Not especially complex, but really very tasty. Exactly what I want from a solid blend.

Overall score

7.9

Limeburners
5 Years Old

ABV 51.5%

Comments: Complex, well balanced, weighty, delicious. Well done, Australia.

Overall score

8.8

Macaloney's
Kildara

ABV 46%

Comments: Flaunted its richness in a restrained, mature way.

Overall score

8.3

Macaloney's
Killeigh

ABV 46%

Comments: Has a nice balance of chocolate and tropical notes – like a fusion-cuisine dessert.

Overall score

8.2

Macaloney's
Kirkinriola

ABV 46%

Comments: A lovely interplay of sweet and savoury that evolves as it sits.

Overall score

8.5

Pōkeno
Origin

ABV 43%

Comments: Simple, refreshing and without fault. You could drink this all day.

Overall score

7.9

Ragtime Rye
New York Straight Whiskey

ABV 45.2%

Comments: A complex but easy-drinking rye with lots to like.

Overall score

8.4

Scallywag
10 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Inviting colour. The aroma implied a richness and complexity that the palate successfully delivered.

Overall score

8.3

The Glenlivet
12 Years Old Rum and Bourbon Cask Selection

ABV 43%

Comments: There’s a delightful darkness to this, like a naughty dessert.

Overall score

8.1

Tomatin
Portuguese Collection: Madeira Cask

ABV 46%

Comments: Very good company for a long, cold evening.

Overall score

8.4

Uncle Nearest
1856 Premium Whiskey

ABV 50%

Comments: A well-balanced bourbon that leans slightly savoury.

Overall score

8.4

Westland
Solum

ABV 50%

Comments: A delicately smoky, herbal dram with a light touch from the wood. Lots to unpack.

Overall score

8.4

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