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A global community
Rob Allanson dips his toe in the world whisky waters.
By
Rob Allanson
News
Casting off with Benromach
By
Rob Allanson
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Packing a punch
By
Rob Allanson
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By
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By
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Jack's new look
By
Rob Allanson
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Newspirit
By
Rob Allanson
Travel
Heart of oak
Macallan has unveiled a £1 million development on its estate, Rob Allanson went to investigate
By
Rob Allanson
Musings with Michael Jackson
Not drinking, flying
Michael issues a wake up call before the whole of Scotland vanishes...or is re-branded
By
Michael Jackson
A Dram with Dave Broom
The roots of home
Dave uses four whiskies,the Washington cityscape and some stunning photography on a Celtic heritage trail
By
Dave Broom
People
Can the price be right?
In this issue we wanted to look act the effect of discounting. Who better qualified to pass comment\rthan drinkers themselves....
Awards & Events
The United Nations of Whisky
With a few changes to previous years' events, the Icons of Whisky 2007 shows what a broad church the whisky...
By
Rob Allanson
History
Spirit of the architect
Ian Buxton looks at the man behind the iconic pagoda,his contemporaries and his legacy
By
Ian Buxton
Whisky & Culture
Rough diamonds
Our music guru showcases one of the bright new talents to break out of America. More perfect whisky music
By
Dominic Roskrow
Distillery Focus
Jack's No.7 heaven (Jack Daniel's)
Jack Daniel's is bucking the trend in many markets and going from strength to strength. Dominic Roskrow went to Lynchburg...
By
Dominic Roskrow
Bars
Sweet smell of jasmine
Iorwerth Griffiths finds a comfortable seat at one of Dublin's great whisky havens
By
Iorweth Griffiths
Travel
Celtic resurgence
Is the Emerald Isle worth a visit for whiskey fans? You bet – and particularly in 2007
By
Dominic Roskrow
Food
Tempting suggestions
Diageo is making a fresh assault on our taste buds with a new approach to pairing whisky and food. Dominic...
By
Dominic Roskrow
Whisky & Culture
A ward of the bar
Jefferson Chase unearths a gem of whisky writing
By
Jefferson Chase
Production
Fields of Gold
Barley is one of the vital ingredients in whisky,but with shortages and price increases is there going to be...
Production
Raising the bar (Gordon & McPhail)
Gordon & McPhail is something of a ‘one stop shop'f or whisky enthusiasts. As it celebrates 10 years as\ra distillery...
History
Lochside no more
In the first of a new series Gavin D. Smithgoes in search of whisky's lost heritage
By
Gavin D. Smith
Ask the Expert
Ask the expert
John Rose fields more of your questions
By
John Rose
People
Edinburgh detective ages aswell as his whisky
Roddy Martine shares a dram with Ian Rankin as he celebrates 20 years of his most famous creation,Inspector Rebus
By
Roddy Martine
Cocktails
Classic Burns
Ian Wisniewski goes in search of Bobby Burns
By
Ian Wisniewski
Travel Retail
Gateway to exclusive whiskies
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By
Joe Bates
Production
Cask Strength Malts
The tradition of high strength bottlings was a natural launch pad for cask strength malts,which have gathered momentum since the...
By
Ian Wisniewski
Production
By the letter
In the latest in the series Dominic Roskrow looks at the letter ‘D'
By
Dominic Roskrow
Rob Allanson
Casting off with Benromach
Joe Bates
Gateway to exclusive whiskies
Joe Bates checks out the latest offers
Dave Broom
The roots of home
Dave uses four whiskies,the Washington cityscape and some stunning photography on a Celtic heritage trail
Ian Buxton
Spirit of the architect
Ian Buxton looks at the man behind the iconic pagoda,his contemporaries and his legacy
Jefferson Chase
A ward of the bar
Jefferson Chase unearths a gem of whisky writing
Iorweth Griffiths
Sweet smell of jasmine
Iorwerth Griffiths finds a comfortable seat at one of Dublin's great whisky havens
Michael Jackson
Not drinking, flying
Michael issues a wake up call before the whole of Scotland vanishes...or is re-branded
Roddy Martine
Edinburgh detective ages aswell as his whisky
Roddy Martine shares a dram with Ian Rankin as he celebrates 20 years of his...
John Rose
Ask the expert
John Rose fields more of your questions
Dominic Roskrow
Jack's No.7 heaven (Jack Daniel's)
Jack Daniel's is bucking the trend in many markets and going from strength to strength....
Gavin D. Smith
Lochside no more
In the first of a new series Gavin D. Smithgoes in search of whisky's lost heritage
Ian Wisniewski
Cask Strength Malts
The tradition of high strength bottlings was a natural launch pad for cask strength malts,which...
Berrys' Own Selection
1980
ABV
46%
Comments:
Choose the 1974 over this one, although if you are a fan of sherry cask led malt this may be your thing.
Overall score
7.6
Berrys' Own Selection
1988
ABV
46%
Comments:
Well balanced. A real wee sweetie.
Overall score
7.9
Berrys' Own Selection
1972, 33 Years Old
ABV
46%
Comments:
After a nose that can only be described as 'hairy'
Overall score
7.8
Berrys' Own Selection
1974
ABV
46%
Comments:
A great wee aperitif. Fresh and fun.
Overall score
8.2
Bunnahabhain
35 Years Old, Limited Edition
ABV
44.9%
Comments:
No water required, as this brought out a soapiness for me. A very satisfying old malt.
Overall score
8.3
Bunnahabhain
14 Years Old, Port Wood Finish
ABV
53%
Comments:
Front-loaded, clumsy and forced. Bunna's good enough on its own.
Overall score
7.3
Cadenhead's
Canadian Indian Corn, 15 Years Old
ABV
54.9%
Comments:
Quite young and green, with a nice fresh tang, especially when diluted. But this cardboardy flavour hangs on.
Overall score
7.6
Canadian Club
8 Years Old, Sherry Cask
ABV
40%
Comments:
Everything turned up to 11, but that can't hide its clumsy character. More bolted together than blended.
Overall score
7.3
Canadian Club
6 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Hard to believe this is a whisky. Closer to a rum.
Overall score
6.7
Canadian Club
Classic, Aged 12 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
Again, this rum taste, in a sharper and richer version than the first one.
Overall score
7.0
Canadian Club
Reserve, 10 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
It's sweet...and then sweeter.
Overall score
7.3
Canadian Mist
Blended Canadian Whisky
ABV
40%
Comments:
Trying to please too many people therefore has no individuality, other than aggression.
Overall score
7.4
Centennial Premium Rye
Aged 10 Years
ABV
40%
Comments:
The nose makes you expect a more original profile. Lack of balance. Too much of that 'rummy'
Overall score
7.3
Century Reserve
15 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A wraith of a whisky. The spirit is OK, the cask has let it down.
Overall score
7.4
Chieftain's
Aged 12 Years
ABV
46%
Comments:
A good, clean Laphroaig. Not exceptional, but true to character.
Overall score
7.9
Crown Royal
XR Extra Rare
ABV
40%
Comments:
That maple syrup taste works more like an additive than a natural aroma gained through maturation.
Overall score
7.6
Crown Royal
SR Special Reserve
ABV
40%
Comments:
A mild character, soft and pleasant but lacking nerve. Fine for a sweet tooth.
Overall score
7.9
Crown Royal
Canadian Blended Whisky
ABV
40%
Comments:
Better balance between this sweet, easy-going Canadian character and some grip.
Overall score
7.9
Deanston
Aged 30 Years, Limited Edition
ABV
46.7%
Comments:
An old malty number just about holding its own, but it hasn't gained hugely in terms of complexity.
Overall score
7.7
Edradour
# 1 Burgundy Matured
ABV
46%
Comments:
It is young and showing great promise. Keep watching this with interest.
Overall score
7.9
Forty Creek
Barrel Select
ABV
40%
Comments:
Well put together.
Overall score
7.8
Forty Creek
John K. Hall Small Batch Reserve
ABV
40%
Comments:
Interesting nose but the palate does not quite fulfil the expectations. Oak speaks too loud at times.
Overall score
7.5
Glenmorangie
Margaux Cask Finish Vintage 1987
ABV
46%
Comments:
Disappointing to drink given the price tag and all the fancy frippery that goes with a bottling like this. I much prefer the 10 Years Old and Artisan cask!
Overall score
7.2
Ledaig
Aged 10 Years
ABV
43%
Comments:
No complexity, but a pleasant peaty dram. A definite step up from the old bottlings with no age statement.
Overall score
7.7
Mackmyra
Preludium 03
ABV
54.2%
Comments:
Very unusual and now knowing what it is, this one was hard to assess blind, as it feels very different to Scotch malt, just as it should do.
Overall score
7.2
Seagram's
VO
ABV
40%
Comments:
Clean and light and sweet, but it's merely another...and lesser...variation on the clean light and sweet theme.
Overall score
7.5
Seagram's
VO Gold, 8 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Perfectly nice, but nice isn't enough! There's such a bland similarity between most of these you wonder if it's whisky-making by committee.
Overall score
7.6
Square Barrel
Aged 16 Years
ABV
49%
Comments:
Cask driven and enjoyable without being particularly exciting.
Overall score
7.7
The BenRiach
Aged 15 Years, Madeira Wood Finish
ABV
46%
Comments:
Balanced and with good weight. A good addition to the range.
Overall score
8.1
The Glenturret
15 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
This must have been a very fresh cask, as the woody tannins are very prevalent for one so young.
Overall score
7.9
The Glenturret
14 Years Old
ABV
59.7%
Comments:
Limited depth and complexity, but the dimensions this offers are bold and pleasing without particular off-notes.
Overall score
8.3
The Glenturret
29 Years Old
ABV
55.6%
Comments:
A classic all-round drinking malt in the Highland style. Good to see another bottling from this distillery.
Overall score
8.9
The Glenturret
15 Years Old
ABV
55.3%
Comments:
The balance is just tipping in favour of the cask. Glad this was bottled now.
Overall score
7.9
The Single Malts of Scotland
Aged 21 Years
ABV
56.7%
Comments:
Complex with excellent balance. A typical for a Speyside, but it's one hell of a dram!
Overall score
9.1
Windsor Canadian
Blended Canadian Whisky
ABV
40%
Comments:
An explosion at a beauticians. Nail varnish raining down while the bored Saturday assistant chews bubblegum amidst the chaos.
Overall score
6.4
Wiser's
De Luxe
ABV
40%
Comments:
Does not reflect a quality spirit. Looks as if it had been sweetened.
Overall score
7.4
Wiser's
Reserve
ABV
43%
Comments:
All that caramel dress up seems to hide an immature spirit. Has it been aged in decent wood? One can wonder.
Overall score
7.6
Wiser's
Very Old, 18 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
A well integrated combination of fruit and oak. A dram for uplifting hikers back from a wet walk.
Overall score
8.3
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