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Whisky Magazine 36

5th Birthday Issue Monarch of the Glen Glenrothes

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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

Tom Bruce-GardyneA lord among malts (Glenrothes)Glenrothes has a formidable reputation as a single malt and is a key component in...

Michael JacksonBattle at Wounded KneeMichael Jackson survives ot wonder about Jonnie Walker

Martine NouetSoup up your starterMartine Nouet provides us with some warnimg soup recipes and shows us how to liven...

Marcin MillerWe're celebrating five glorious yearsFive years, my brain hurts alot; five years, that's all we've got...\"

Kate Portman (nee Ennis)Extending the familyBourbon producer Heaven Hill is a family business that's branching out. Kate Ennis joined the...

John RoseCollector's cornerDistillery representative for whisky Magazine John M Rose presents another selection of collectible whisky

Jefferson ChaseThe distinct smell of winterJefferson Chase writes about The Winter Father by Andre Dubus Snr.

Ian WisniewskiCool and collectedIan Wisniewski explores the mysteries of the ageing warehouse and looks at how different types...

Gavin D. SmithMix it up and start againWhy don't whiskies from different nations ever get belnded togeterh? Or do they? Gavin Smith...

Erkin TouzmahamedovFrom Russia with love...Vodka is the drink of choice for the average Russian but whisky has its fans....

Dominic RoskrowA place of my own at lastEditor Dominic Roskrow celebrates the end of his first year by getting his own column

Dave BroomTime to sort this outDave Broom launches a campaign for clear labelling

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