Whisky Magazine 52

Whiskey and moonshine Oban Distillery Wine Finishes Kentucky Improve your tasting skills

Editor's Word Chinese New Year? As we enter 2006, China and the environment are going to be key issues for the world of whisky

By Dominic Roskrow

Musings with Michael Jackson A memorable moment with the Minister A kiss is just a kiss. Or does it count as sexual harassment?

By Michael Jackson

A Dram with Dave Broom Whiskey town weirdness Louisville,home of bourbon,is under threat from the globalisers. Its quirkiness needs defending

By Dave Broom

Awards & Events Whisky Live across the globe

By Dominic Roskrow

People Special finishing school Whisky Magazine and The Glenlivet hosted a readers' round table in London. In the first half we asked about wood...

By Dominic Roskrow

Production Fast cars and wild whiskey Once upon a time,moonshine was big business,and the American South played out a daily game of cat and mouse as...

By Jim Leggett

Distillery Focus Small but perfectly formed (Oban) Oban is a wonderful but compact distillery in a picturesque port town. Ian Buxton visited it

By Ian Buxton

Distillery Focus Time to raise its game (Glen Moray) Glen Moray is Glenmorangie's third distillery and is somewhat forgotten,lying as it does in the shadow of Tain's finest and...

By Mystery Visitor

Production Praise where praise is Dew Tullamore Dew is reasserting its Irishness and it's paying dividends. Dominic Roskrow reports

By Dominic Roskrow

Places Jack meets, shoots, and leaves Jack and Jean Oswald have turned their passion in to a hobby and business. Dominic Roskrow reports

By Dominic Roskrow

Tastings A tasteful way to understand whisky Pip Hills explains how his Scotch Whisky Directory can help you improve your tasting skills

By Pip Hills

News Full steam ahead in Kentucky The times they are a-changing in Kentucky as the bourbon producers enjoy a renewed interest in their products. Dominic Roskrow reports

By Dominic Roskrow

Food Dinner down under Whisky and food is a new concept in Australia,but trendy Sydney restaurant China Doll was prepared to give it a...

By Naren Young

Whisky & Culture The Truman snow Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory recalls a fond seasonal ritual. Jefferson Chase reports

By Jefferson Chase

History The missing link The recent Pernod Ricard-Allied deal reunited two great whisky names. But they were linked once before by whisky entrepreneur Jimmy...

By Iain Russell

Cocktails The Hot Toddy Ian Wisniewski on a very old classic

By Ian Wisniewski

History Who's a pretty ploy then? The Pattison brothers could have taught media guru Max Clifford a thing or two about promotion.They even used parrots to...

By Ian Buxton

Travel Retail Flying Dutchman Joe Bates with the latest from travel retail

By Joe Bates

Production America - the stave Ian Wisniewski looks at how the bourbon barrel influences the taste of whisky

By Ian Wisniewski

History The forgotten blend Tynron is a sleepy Scottish town and it once had its own whisky. Dave McFadzean goes in search of this...

By Dave McFadzean

Joe BatesFlying DutchmanJoe Bates with the latest from travel retail

Dave BroomWhiskey town weirdnessLouisville,home of bourbon,is under threat from the globalisers. Its quirkiness needs defending

Ian BuxtonWho's a pretty ploy then?The Pattison brothers could have taught media guru Max Clifford a thing or two about...

Jefferson ChaseThe Truman snowTruman Capote's A Christmas Memory recalls a fond seasonal ritual. Jefferson Chase reports

Pip HillsA tasteful way to understand whiskyPip Hills explains how his Scotch Whisky Directory can help you improve your tasting skills

Michael JacksonA memorable moment with the MinisterA kiss is just a kiss. Or does it count as sexual harassment?

Jim LeggettFast cars and wild whiskeyOnce upon a time,moonshine was big business,and the American South played out a daily game...

Dave McFadzeanThe forgotten blendTynron is a sleepy Scottish town and it once had its own whisky. Dave McFadzean...

Dominic RoskrowWhisky Live across the globe

Iain RussellThe missing linkThe recent Pernod Ricard-Allied deal reunited two great whisky names. But they were linked once...

Mystery VisitorTime to raise its game (Glen Moray)Glen Moray is Glenmorangie's third distillery and is somewhat forgotten,lying as it does in the...

Ian WisniewskiAmerica - the staveIan Wisniewski looks at how the bourbon barrel influences the taste of whisky

Naren YoungDinner down underWhisky and food is a new concept in Australia,but trendy Sydney restaurant China Doll was...

Auchentoshan
Aged 17 Years, Bordeaux Wine Finish

ABV 51%

Comments: A dram that combines disciplined flavours with delightful variations on a theme.

Overall score

8.0

Benromach
21 Years Old, Finished in Hungarian Tokaji Wine Casks

ABV 45%

Comments: Inhaling provides 'aroma-therapy, ' while the palate shows that mixing the grape and the grain can be thoroughly rewarding and risk-free.

Overall score

7.6

Berrys' Own Selection
1972

ABV 46%

Comments: Fruit-driven with spice and oak extending the spectrum and adding gravitas.

Overall score

8.2

Bruichladdich
Aged 15 Years, Second Edition

ABV 46%

Comments: Elegant and seductive, while also offering depth and range.

Overall score

8.1

Cadenhead's
Campbeltown

ABV 50%

Comments: An animated and flirtatious nature, with engaging gestures and a lovely smile.

Overall score

7.8

Celtique Connexion
1990, Cadillac Wood Finish

ABV 43%

Comments: A comprehensive digestif, combining the benefits of an afterdinner chocolate, a coffee and a whisky.

Overall score

8.2

Celtique Connexion
1993, Monbazillac Wood Finish

ABV 43%

Comments: Composed of two distinct parts that add up to an impressive and balanced total.

Overall score

8.1

Celtique Connexion
1994, Vin de Paille du Jura Wood Finish

ABV 43%

Comments: A rich and comforting character. Complex but not complicated. To warm you up on a dull evening. Play Beethoven Symphony No.7 (second movement) and you'll be in heaven.

Overall score

8.4

Chieftain's
Aged 11 Years

ABV 43%

Comments: A port finish? Rather brutal and overwhelming. Was the distillery character so bland?

Overall score

7.4

Dewar Rattray
1977, 27 Years Old

ABV 49.9%

Comments: Not as elegant and complex as some in this flight, but the breakfast it evoked was hearty and delicious.

Overall score

8.2

Glenmorangie
Cote d'or Burgundy Wood Cask

ABV 43%

Comments: A beautifully balanced Highlander. Serious, reliable, pleasantly displaying a good array of flavours. Maybe the wine cask has imparted more intensity.

Overall score

7.6