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Whisky Magazine 36
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Editor's Word
The Miller's Tale
Welcome to a landmark issue. A milestone. When Whisky Magazine was launched there were many blinkered sceptics – you know...
By
Marcin Miller
Musings with Michael Jackson
Battle at Wounded Knee
Michael Jackson survives ot wonder about Jonnie Walker
By
Michael Jackson
A Dram with Dave Broom
Time to sort this out
Dave Broom launches a campaign for clear labelling
By
Dave Broom
People
Acting the part
It was only amatter of time before Monarch of the Glen discovered whisky. Gavin Smith reports.
By
Gavin D. Smith
We're celebrating five glorious years
Five years, my brain hurts alot; five years, that's all we've got...\"
By
Marcin Miller
News
Mix it up and start again
Why don't whiskies from different nations ever get belnded togeterh? Or do they? Gavin Smith found out
By
Gavin D. Smith
Food
Soup up your starter
Martine Nouet provides us with some warnimg soup recipes and shows us how to liven them up with a drop...
By
Martine Nouet
Cocktails
London mixes a recipe for success
Whisky cocktails present mixologists with a unique set of problems. But some of London's finest were up for the challenge....
By
Dominic Roskrow
Distillery Focus
A lord among malts (Glenrothes)
Glenrothes has a formidable reputation as a single malt and is a key component in the internationally renowned Cutty Sark....
By
Tom Bruce-Gardyne
Ask the Expert
Collector's corner
Distillery representative for whisky Magazine John M Rose presents another selection of collectible whisky
By
John Rose
Production
Extending the family
Bourbon producer Heaven Hill is a family business that's branching out. Kate Ennis joined the extended family in Kentucky for...
By
Kate Portman (nee Ennis)
Distillery Focus
A rose amongst the thorns (Aberiour)
Our Mystery Visitor discovers the Aberiour Distilery Experience
Whisky & Culture
The distinct smell of winter
Jefferson Chase writes about The Winter Father by Andre Dubus Snr.
By
Jefferson Chase
History
From Russia with love...
Vodka is the drink of choice for the average Russian but whisky has its fans. How did it get there?...
By
Erkin Touzmahamedov
Production
Cool and collected
Ian Wisniewski explores the mysteries of the ageing warehouse and looks at how different types affect the eventual taste of...
By
Ian Wisniewski
Column
A place of my own at last
Editor Dominic Roskrow celebrates the end of his first year by getting his own column
By
Dominic Roskrow
Dave Broom
Time to sort this out
Dave Broom launches a campaign for clear labelling
Tom Bruce-Gardyne
A lord among malts (Glenrothes)
Glenrothes has a formidable reputation as a single malt and is a key component in...
Jefferson Chase
The distinct smell of winter
Jefferson Chase writes about The Winter Father by Andre Dubus Snr.
Michael Jackson
Battle at Wounded Knee
Michael Jackson survives ot wonder about Jonnie Walker
Marcin Miller
We're celebrating five glorious years
Five years, my brain hurts alot; five years, that's all we've got...\"
Martine Nouet
Soup up your starter
Martine Nouet provides us with some warnimg soup recipes and shows us how to liven...
Kate Portman (nee Ennis)
Extending the family
Bourbon producer Heaven Hill is a family business that's branching out. Kate Ennis joined the...
John Rose
Collector's corner
Distillery representative for whisky Magazine John M Rose presents another selection of collectible whisky
Dominic Roskrow
A place of my own at last
Editor Dominic Roskrow celebrates the end of his first year by getting his own column
Gavin D. Smith
Mix it up and start again
Why don't whiskies from different nations ever get belnded togeterh? Or do they? Gavin Smith...
Erkin Touzmahamedov
From Russia with love...
Vodka is the drink of choice for the average Russian but whisky has its fans....
Ian Wisniewski
Cool and collected
Ian Wisniewski explores the mysteries of the ageing warehouse and looks at how different types...
Ardbeg
Uigeadail
ABV
54.2%
Comments:
Some dram!
Overall score
8.9
Bruichladdich
Legacy Series One, 1965
ABV
41.8%
Comments:
Does Starbucks know about this?
Overall score
8.3
Bruichladdich
Vintage 1973
ABV
40.2%
Comments:
Superb balance and complexity. A belter.
Overall score
8.8
Campbeltown Loch
Aged 21 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
A good, solid blend. Serve chilled, neat, with Loch Fyne oysters, pickled herrings and scallops.
Overall score
8.2
Celtic Heartlands
1968
ABV
40.6%
Comments:
Bowmore? Where's the smoke? Who cares, this is a beautiful whisky.
Overall score
8.4
Celtic Heartlands
1968
ABV
40.2%
Comments:
Light but attractive.
Overall score
7.7
Celtique Connexion
1992, The Spirit Safe & Cask Selection
ABV
43%
Comments:
As good as the OB 10 year-old.
Overall score
7.8
Celtique Connexion
1989, The Spirit Safe & Cask Selection
ABV
43%
Comments:
Lacks contribution from wood. Lacks complexity.
Overall score
6.9
Celtique Connexion
Aged 8 Years, Peated
ABV
40%
Comments:
Another smoky whiskey is always welcome, but I think I may have tasted this under another name.
Overall score
7.9
Glen Flagler
1973
ABV
46%
Comments:
And another one bites the dust. Shame to see it go.
Overall score
7.3
Killyloch
1967
ABV
40%
Comments:
Astonishingly fresh and youthful. Not complex, but an enjoyable drink. A lamented Lowlander.
Overall score
7.2
Murray McDavid Mission II
1973, Aged 29 Years
ABV
46%
Comments:
Very sophisticated bittersweet flavours. Adults only.
Overall score
8.7
Murray McDavid Mission II
1976, Aged 27 Years
ABV
46%
Comments:
Strathisla is always charming but can be a touch frosty. This is one of those.
Overall score
8.1
Royal Salute
50 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A work of craftsmanship, elegance and its own style.
Overall score
8.9
The Cooper's Choice
1974
ABV
46%
Comments:
All the classic flavour elements. With its character \"freshness\", Aberfeldy often shines at younger ages. Here it excels in middle age.
Overall score
8.2
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
119.3 – Soft fudge and angelica, 1993, Aged 10 Years
ABV
56.2%
Comments:
A surprising amount of peat in this usually very delicate malt.
Overall score
8.7
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
119.5 – Fresh plums dipped in caramel, 1991, Aged 11 Years
ABV
62.2%
Comments:
Saves all the action for the finish. Very appetising.
Overall score
8.2
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
120.1 – Iced caramels and madeira cake, 1981, Aged 21 Years
ABV
60.7%
Comments:
A lot of oak on the nose, but has good balance.
Overall score
8.2
The Whisky Exchange
1974, 50th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation
ABV
48.9%
Comments:
Despite the rich descriptors, I found this slightly sharp with some vintage Glenfiddichs.
Overall score
8.6
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