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Whisky Magazine 34
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Column
The Miller's Tale
By
Marcin Miller
Musings with Michael Jackson
The Buddha of Bourbon
Michael Jackson has a vision, and learns why the Japanese sit on the floor to eat dinner
By
Michael Jackson
A Dram with Dave Broom
Tomorrow's World
Innovation in the world of whisky? It's all over the place, argues Dave Broom
By
Dave Broom
Production
Putting money where your mouth is
By
Ian Buxton
Distillery Focus
The last show in town (Springbank)
Campbeltown was once a thriving centre for whisky production. Now little remains. Is Springbank worth the journey? Our mystery visitor...
By
Mystery Visitor
Distillery Focus
Kentucky Roses (Four Roses)
Four Roses has thrived since it was bought by Japanese brewer Kirin. Stuart MacLean Ramsay found out why.
By
Stuart MacLean Ramsay
Distillery Focus
Chills and thrills (Yoichi)
Dave Broomtries to discover the secret of Nikka by visiting its North Japanese Yoichi distillery
By
Dave Broom
Bars
On the fashion trail
The Lonsdale in London recently hosted a Whisky Magazine cocktail challenge. Dominic Roskrow spoke to general manager Henry Besant.
By
Dominic Roskrow
People
Protective Shields (Robin Shields)
Robin Shields isn't from Islay. He's not Scottish. And he doesn't have a distillery background. But as Martine Nouet finds...
By
Martine Nouet
Distillery Focus
Lead on Macduff
Speyside's most eastern distillery is something of an enigma, but it's not without influence. Ian Buxton paid it a visit.
By
Ian Buxton
History
The strange case of the Bothy Still
Gavin D Smith looks at how Diageo's forerunners flirted with the idea of launching a ‘boutique' distillery based on an...
By
Gavin D. Smith
Whisky & Culture
Keeping up appearances
Whisky is a central part of the main character in Graham Greene's The Human Factor says Jefferson Chase
By
Jefferson Chase
News
How the hot toddy took flight
Irish Coffee is known and loved across the world, but how did this happen? Peter Mulryan shows how it first...
By
Peter Mulryan
News
How the hot toddy took flight (Irish Coffee)
Irish Coffee is known and loved across the world, but how did this happen? Peter Mulryan shows how it first...
By
Peter Mulryan
Food
A fishy tale
In the latest in an occasional series of matching whisky with food, Dave Broom compares and contrasts some sushi-whisky combinations
By
Dave Broom
Production
Lets do the char char
The cask plays a major role in the flavour of whisky. Ian Wisnieski takes a closer look at how they...
By
Ian Wisniewski
Column
Haydock gets sexed up
Is the great John Haydock rattled? It would seem so. Here he goes on the defensive and answers his critics
By
John Haydock
Dave Broom
Chills and thrills (Yoichi)
Dave Broomtries to discover the secret of Nikka by visiting its North Japanese Yoichi distillery
Ian Buxton
Lead on Macduff
Speyside's most eastern distillery is something of an enigma, but it's not without influence. Ian...
Jefferson Chase
Keeping up appearances
Whisky is a central part of the main character in Graham Greene's The Human Factor...
John Haydock
Haydock gets sexed up
Is the great John Haydock rattled? It would seem so. Here he goes on the...
Michael Jackson
The Buddha of Bourbon
Michael Jackson has a vision, and learns why the Japanese sit on the floor to...
Marcin Miller
The Miller's Tale
Peter Mulryan
How the hot toddy took flight (Irish Coffee)
Irish Coffee is known and loved across the world, but how did this happen? Peter...
Martine Nouet
Protective Shields (Robin Shields)
Robin Shields isn't from Islay. He's not Scottish. And he doesn't have a distillery background....
Stuart MacLean Ramsay
Kentucky Roses (Four Roses)
Four Roses has thrived since it was bought by Japanese brewer Kirin. Stuart MacLean Ramsay...
Dominic Roskrow
On the fashion trail
The Lonsdale in London recently hosted a Whisky Magazine cocktail challenge. Dominic Roskrow spoke to...
Gavin D. Smith
The strange case of the Bothy Still
Gavin D Smith looks at how Diageo's forerunners flirted with the idea of launching a...
Mystery Visitor
The last show in town (Springbank)
Campbeltown was once a thriving centre for whisky production. Now little remains. Is Springbank worth...
Ian Wisniewski
Lets do the char char
The cask plays a major role in the flavour of whisky. Ian Wisnieski takes a...
Bunnahabhain
1963
ABV
42.9%
Comments:
Another cracker from the vaults. Burn Stewart must be rubbing their hands with glee.
Overall score
8.2
Glen Garioch
12 Years Old, National Trust for Scotland bottling
ABV
47.4%
Comments:
Approachable and enjoyable, but a little mild-mannered for me. Bring back the peat...please!
Overall score
7.7
Glenfiddich
1973 Vintage Reserve
ABV
49.5%
Comments:
All very precise with a polite procession of flavours. \"No please, you go first. \" \"Why thank you old boy. \"
Overall score
8.6
Hakushu
1982 Sherry Cask
ABV
61%
Comments:
A fine example of European oak in action.
Overall score
7.9
Hakushu
1984 White Oak Cask
ABV
61%
Comments:
Its edgy assertiveness might bother aesthetes but I warm to a whisky that knows its own mind.
Overall score
8.0
Hakushu
1988 Bourbon Cask
ABV
61%
Comments:
Lean, limber and characteristically smoky. A clear sense of Hakushu malt without heavy wood influence.
Overall score
8.2
Hakushu
30th Anniversary Bottling
ABV
43%
Comments:
A beautifully composed whisky. No aggression, but a great sense of authority.
Overall score
8.3
Springbank
25 Years Old, Frank McHardy Bottling
ABV
46%
Comments:
Springbank can sound like a fruit salad, but the whisky has a lot of authority.
Overall score
8.4
The Balvenie
1972 Vintage Cask
ABV
47.3%
Comments:
Proof, if it were needed, that this is a first-growth distillery.
Overall score
9.2
The Whisky Shop
30 Years Old
ABV
47.4%
Comments:
For the collector.
Overall score
7.4
The Yamazaki
80th Anniversary Bottling
ABV
43%
Comments:
A lovely, elegant, delicately malty Yamazaki.
Overall score
8.3
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