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Malt moments
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The Jackson Five
As Michael is away we have decided to select some of the best bits from his columns spanning 60 editions...
By
Michael Jackson
A Dram with Dave Broom
The innovation game
Dave gives us his thoughts on the latest crop of new whisky
By
Dave Broom
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The four Ps of presents
In this round table we ask how you make whisky the gift of choice over other luxury goods using price,positioning,...
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New deli delights (Demijohn)
Sally Toms visits Demijohn,a new breed of independent bottler and off-licence in the heart of Edinburgh
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Sally Toms
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New Classics
The autumn is always an exciting time for whisky collectors and connoisseurs. There are generally a number of exciting limited...
By
Ian Buxton
Whisky & Culture
Back in print
A new company is breathing new life in to old lost tomes.Ian Buxtontells us more
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Ian Buxton
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Oh La La! (La Zouch)
The name might suggest a certain French flavour but La Zouch is a quintessentially English restaurant\rselling some rather exceptional whiskies....
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Richard Jones
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Whisky by appointment (Laphroaig)
Laphroaig on Islay is one of the iconic distilleries. Dominic Roskrow visited it
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Dominic Roskrow
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Noble plans
As the Gaelic whisky company hits the big 30,Ian Buxton takes a trip to Skye to find out what's next
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Ian Buxton
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Parker's Progress
Richard Parker is turning a passion for whisky in to a healthy business. Dominic Roskrow reports
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Dominic Roskrow
Whisky & Culture
A quiet secret to shout about
Roddy Woomble is a superb Scottish songwriter and he deserves discovering says Rocky McCabe
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Rocky McCabe
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Ian Wisniewski discovers how whisky is drunk around the world.
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Ian Wisniewski
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Ask the expert
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John Rose
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Whisky's island outpost
For very obvious reasons Islay tends to dominate the landscape when it comes to Scotland's whisky islands. But the other...
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Toronto calling
Friday 13th October proved lucky for the Master Distillers and exhibitors who poured in to Via Allegro Restaurant in the...
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Rob Allanson
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The Magic of Citrus
Martine Nouet delves in to the wonderful world of marmalades and tangy, fresh fruit
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Martine Nouet
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The perils of drink
Jefferson Chase unearths a forgotten gem
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Jefferson Chase
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South Island moonshine
Ian R Mitchelltells the story of the Highland Scots emigrants to New Zealand,who took with them their Gaelic language, their...
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Ian R Mitchell
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Packing a punch
Ian Wisniewski looks at the story behind this versatile cocktail
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Ian Wisniewski
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Saints and sinner
Robin Laing delves in to the historical connections between the country's saints and the water of life
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Robin Laing
Travel Retail
Scotch rules the roost at Ezeiza
Joe Bates gets the low down on the Buenos Aires scene
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Joe Bates
Production
Out of the shadows
Grain whisky is stepping into the spotlight after years of being undervalued. Ian Wisniewski finds out more
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Ian Wisniewski
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Great Whisky Bars of the world
Recently we launched a new scheme to honour the world's best whisky bars. As this exciting scheme has grown form...
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Rob Allanson
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Dial B for blends
In the second of our ‘back to basics'guides Dominic Roskrow looks at the letter B and in particular blends
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Dominic Roskrow
Rob Allanson
Toronto calling
Friday 13th October proved lucky for the Master Distillers and exhibitors who poured in to...
Joe Bates
Scotch rules the roost at Ezeiza
Joe Bates gets the low down on the Buenos Aires scene
Dave Broom
The innovation game
Dave gives us his thoughts on the latest crop of new whisky
Ian Buxton
Back in print
A new company is breathing new life in to old lost tomes.Ian Buxtontells us more
Jefferson Chase
The perils of drink
Jefferson Chase unearths a forgotten gem
Michael Jackson
The Jackson Five
As Michael is away we have decided to select some of the best bits from...
Richard Jones
Oh La La! (La Zouch)
The name might suggest a certain French flavour but La Zouch is a quintessentially English...
Robin Laing
Saints and sinner
Robin Laing delves in to the historical connections between the country's saints and the water...
Rocky McCabe
A quiet secret to shout about
Roddy Woomble is a superb Scottish songwriter and he deserves discovering says Rocky McCabe
Ian R Mitchell
South Island moonshine
Ian R Mitchelltells the story of the Highland Scots emigrants to New Zealand,who took with...
Martine Nouet
The Magic of Citrus
Martine Nouet delves in to the wonderful world of marmalades and tangy, fresh fruit
John Rose
Ask the expert
John Rose answers another selection of our readers' letters
Dominic Roskrow
Parker's Progress
Richard Parker is turning a passion for whisky in to a healthy business. Dominic Roskrow reports
Sally Toms
New deli delights (Demijohn)
Sally Toms visits Demijohn,a new breed of independent bottler and off-licence in the heart of Edinburgh
Ian Wisniewski
Packing a punch
Ian Wisniewski looks at the story behind this versatile cocktail
Chivas Brothers 100 Pipers
8 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A very gentle and fruity whisky. Would have benefited from a balancing dryness.
Overall score
7.7
Compass Box
ABV
46%
Comments:
A warm, clean and charming whisky. The Islay influence is there but gently flirting with a mainland fellow. An accomplished character.
Overall score
8.4
Compass Box
ABV
43%
Comments:
Perky, smooth yet firm and spicy. Clever stuff and hugely drinkable.
Overall score
8.4
Dewar Rattray
1992, 14 Years Old
ABV
57.2%
Comments:
I find it a little grubby.
Overall score
7.3
Dewar Rattray
1990, 16 Years Old
ABV
54%
Comments:
Has richness and some finesse.
Overall score
8.2
Dewar Rattray
1991, 15 Years Old
ABV
56.7%
Comments:
Another good example from Mr Consistency, Caol Ila.
Overall score
8.4
Dewar Rattray
1980, 25 Years Old
ABV
53.1%
Comments:
A bit dull, and there's no excuse for dull whisky.
Overall score
7.3
Dewar Rattray
1989, 16 Years Old
ABV
54.7%
Comments:
The different elements haven't been pulled together. A better cask would have given some order and control.
Overall score
7.7
Dewar Rattray
1975, 30 Years Old
ABV
54.4%
Comments:
A dazzling quality you only get when cask and spirit have been in a long slow dance.
Overall score
8.5
Dewar Rattray
1976, 29 Years Old
ABV
53%
Comments:
A strange cask, which has produced an unusual malt whisky. Could be to some people's tastes but not mine.
Overall score
7.1
Dewar Rattray
1975, 31 Years Old
ABV
49.3%
Comments:
The wood has taken charge. Doesn't appear to have the character to carry extended aging.
Overall score
7.4
Dewar Rattray
1975, 30 Years Old
ABV
48.5%
Comments:
Slightly angular. Not a lot seems to have happened.
Overall score
7.6
Dewar's
15 Years Old
ABV
43%
Comments:
A palatable whisky which comes as some relief after the initially alarming nose.
Overall score
7.7
Glenfiddich
Aged 12 Years, Toasted Oak Reserve
ABV
40%
Comments:
A bit of a let down after such a great nose. A very pretty whisky but higher alcohol might have given it better impact in the mouth.
Overall score
7.5
Ian Macleod
Island Blended Malt
ABV
43%
Comments:
Definitely an Islander, tastes young. Could have more finesse.
Overall score
7.8
James MacArthur's Old Masters
14 Years Old, Islay Blended Malt
ABV
58.3%
Comments:
A big playfight on Port Ellen beach after closing time.
Overall score
8.1
Monkey Shoulder
Batch 27 Smooth and Rich
ABV
40%
Comments:
An elegant dram, dominated by orange and spices. For a Christmas treat? Water is not needed.
Overall score
7.9
Old Pulteney
15 Years Old, Cask Strength
ABV
54.9%
Comments:
A slightly odd melange of flavours and textures...but it works.
Overall score
8.3
Seagram's
Aged 8 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
A very gentle and fruity whisky. Would have benefited from a balancing dryness.
Overall score
7.7
The Mackenzie
ABV
40%
Comments:
A very strange aromatic profile. Nose is not very pleasant at start then it delivers more.
Overall score
7.2
The Queen of the Moorlands
Rare Cask, 1995, Edition XII
ABV
57.2%
Comments:
Nothing wrong, just bottled too early.
Overall score
7.7
Wild Scotsman
Aged 15 Years
ABV
46%
Comments:
A comforting dram, cheery, brings in visions of a warm summer day in the country.
Overall score
7.8
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