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From the Editor
By
Mairi MacDonald
Musings with Michael Jackson
Joe and the dragon
Michael Jackson reports from the centre of the universe
By
Michael Jackson
A Dram with Dave Broom
The pleasure principle
Dave Broom considers the reasons for whisky's lack of popularity among young people in norhern Europe, and what should be...
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Dave Broom
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The Bowmore 1964 Fino cask: a happy twist of fate
Martine Nouet shares her impressions of three rare 1964 Bowmore releases
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Martine Nouet
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Jefferson Chase explains how you can't take the whisley out of country-and-western
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Hey, big blender
Marcin Miller visits Colin Scott, Master Blender at Chiva Brothers to learn about the subtle art of alchemy
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Marcin Miller
Production
The godfather of blending
Gavin. D. Smith examines the legacy of the philanthropic Andrew Usher and sons, blending pineers
By
Gavin D. Smith
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Walk on the wild side
Dave Broom and company survived a hike up the Paps of Jra to tell the tale. Just...
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Dave Broom
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Bottling it up
Martin Isark uncovers the conspiract: whisky does in fact evolve in the bottle, not just the barrel
By
Martin Isark
Distillery Focus
The softer side of Islay (Bunnahabhain)
Bunnahabhain is the foil to Islay's claymore, finds Ian Buxton
By
Ian Buxton
Production
Golden promise
Ian Wisniewski looks into that vital ingredient in whisky production so often overlooked-barley
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Ian Wisniewski
Food
Spirit of inspiration
Martine Nouet introduces two superb whisky recipes courtesy of innovators from the famous grouse experience and trhe Macallan
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Martine Nouet
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Mistress of satire
Jefferson Chase looks at a female writer and renowned wit not scared of a drop of more of the hard...
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Jefferson Chase
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John Haydock
Dave Broom
Walk on the wild side
Dave Broom and company survived a hike up the Paps of Jra to tell the...
Ian Buxton
The softer side of Islay (Bunnahabhain)
Bunnahabhain is the foil to Islay's claymore, finds Ian Buxton
Jefferson Chase
Mistress of satire
Jefferson Chase looks at a female writer and renowned wit not scared of a drop...
John Haydock
To the letter
John Haydock is rather sharply reminded of his 'contractual obligations' to whisky Magazine
Martin Isark
Bottling it up
Martin Isark uncovers the conspiract: whisky does in fact evolve in the bottle, not just...
Michael Jackson
Joe and the dragon
Michael Jackson reports from the centre of the universe
Mairi MacDonald
From the Editor
Marcin Miller
Hey, big blender
Marcin Miller visits Colin Scott, Master Blender at Chiva Brothers to learn about the subtle...
John Morton
Edinburgh's Whisky Fringe
John Morton recounts his experience on the Royal Mile.
Martine Nouet
Spirit of inspiration
Martine Nouet introduces two superb whisky recipes courtesy of innovators from the famous grouse experience...
Gavin D. Smith
The godfather of blending
Gavin. D. Smith examines the legacy of the philanthropic Andrew Usher and sons, blending pineers
Ian Wisniewski
Golden promise
Ian Wisniewski looks into that vital ingredient in whisky production so often overlooked-barley
Adelphi
16 Years Old
ABV
57.9%
Comments:
This bottling does not have the heathery profile of the official bottlings. Drink with water.
Overall score
8.2
Adelphi
31 Years Old
ABV
57.8%
Comments:
Like a maiden aunt. It's hard to believe that after 31 years in cask it's still this strength!
Overall score
8.3
anCnoc
12 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Quite characterful and cheerful, especially on the nose. Try it with a fruit pudding.
Overall score
7.5
Blackadder
1988
ABV
59.4%
Comments:
Nose better than palate. A tired cask?
Overall score
6.9
Blackadder
1992
ABV
60%
Comments:
Far from Rosebank at its best. Fiery.
Overall score
7.0
Cadenhead's
1986, 16 Years Old
ABV
61.9%
Comments:
Builds from a slightly disappointing nose to a solid sweet palate.
Overall score
7.3
Cadenhead's
1977, 24 Years Old
ABV
46%
Comments:
Clean, dry. Perfectly drinkable.
Overall score
7.6
Chieftain's
Aged 18 Years, Sherry Wood
ABV
46%
Comments:
A distinguished expression of sweet Oloroso, even if it seems a bit ostentatious on the palate. For afterdinner enjoyment.
Overall score
7.9
Chieftain's
Aged 13 Years
ABV
46%
Comments:
So different to the Douglas Laing Clynelish. The perfect whisky with farm cheeses.
Overall score
7.9
Chieftain's
1991, Aged 11 Years, Sherry Finish
ABV
43%
Comments:
Straight down the middle of the palate. A nice drink.
Overall score
7.7
Dufftown
15 Years Old
ABV
43%
Comments:
A good, mid-weight nutty style.
Overall score
7.4
Glen Deveron
10 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Decent run-of-the-mill style.
Overall score
6.5
Glen Moray
12 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A sweet, soft and mellow fruitiness. Too much is too much sometimes.
Overall score
7.1
Glen Spey
12 Years Old
ABV
43%
Comments:
A good, solid, bone-dry malt.
Overall score
7.4
Glenfiddich
12 Years Old, Special Reserve
ABV
40%
Comments:
Easy-going, fresh and fruity, but the palate does not reflect the liveliness of the nose.
Overall score
7.2
Glenfiddich
Caoran Reserve, 12 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A more sprightly Glenfiddich than the standard 12. Thirst-quenching. Peatiness and the smoked finish aren't as 'distinct' as the label suggests.
Overall score
7.5
Glenlossie
10 Years Old
ABV
45%
Comments:
Attractive enough but hardly complex.
Overall score
7.1
Gordon & MacPhail
1993, Speymalt
ABV
40%
Comments:
A lovely and quite complex range of flavours and textures. A palate whisky.
Overall score
7.8
Inchgower
14 Years Old
ABV
43%
Comments:
A bit restrained initially, then unveils a charming vibrant sweetness. Well-balanced.
Overall score
7.6
James MacArthur's Old Masters
1992
ABV
58.5%
Comments:
A two-sided malt, with two different expressions on the nose and on the palate. The alcohol needs to be tamed with water.
Overall score
7.6
James MacArthur's Old Masters
1986
ABV
51.3%
Comments:
As refreshing as a herbal tea but much more rewarding and fulfilling. Would suit a leg of lamb with mint sauce.
Overall score
7.4
Knockando
1990
ABV
40%
Comments:
Simple, attractive and easy-drinking.
Overall score
6.6
Linkwood
12 Years Old
ABV
43%
Comments:
A classic example of a relatively light and fragrant whisky that has real complexity and a gorgeous feel. The perfect summertime dram.
Overall score
8.0
Mannochmore
Aged 12 Years
ABV
43%
Comments:
A lovely sweet, frothy, summery dram.
Overall score
7.9
Montgomerie's
1989 Single Cask
ABV
46%
Comments:
This is Macallan?? Either a peated experiment at the distillery or it's been filled into an ex-Caol Ila cask.
Overall score
7.9
Old Malt Cask
1978, 24 Years Old
ABV
50%
Comments:
Promising nose. Palate hard to tame, disappointing.
Overall score
7.4
Old Malt Cask
1971, Aged 30 Years
ABV
50%
Comments:
It's just too old and struggles to fight its way out of the wood.
Overall score
7.8
Old Malt Cask
Talisker, Aged 20 Years
ABV
50%
Comments:
What is the point of this other than to prove that leaving Talisker in first-fill sherry casks for 20 years leads to oblivion?
Overall score
5.9
Pittyvaich
Aged 12 Years
ABV
43%
Comments:
The richest by far, but all of it wood-driven.
Overall score
6.6
Signatory
1978, Port Wood
ABV
58%
Comments:
Austere, pretty challenging. Finished, I suspect, to inject some fruity life into its dry bones.
Overall score
8.3
Speyburn
Aged 10 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
Quite a pleasant pre-dinner dram, with light nibbles perhaps. A little shy though. Would yield more at a higher alcoholic strength or in a few years.
Overall score
7.3
The Balvenie
PortWood 1989
ABV
40%
Comments:
Not the depth of the PortWood 21 Years Old, but thoroughly enjoyable.
Overall score
7.8
The Glenlivet
Aged 12 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
A pleasant anytime dram. Very refreshing.
Overall score
7.8
Tomintoul
Aged 10 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
A bit disappointing.
Overall score
7.0
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