Whisky Magazine 73

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Editor's Word Welcome to Whisky Magazine

By Rob Allanson

A Dram with Dave Broom A tale of two distillers Dave reflects on recent changes announced in the whisky industry

By Dave Broom

Distillery Focus 4 Roses blooming As most American whiskeys look overseas for new drinkers, Four Roses finds its growth back home. Charles Cowdery investigates.

By Charles K Cowdery

People New Jack in town Dominic Roskrow fires 20 of the best latest in the line of Jack Daniel's master distiller's, Jeff Arnett

By Dominic Roskrow

News Growing old gracefully Rob Allanson gets an exclusive peek behind the scenes to see how you launch a mature whisky.

By Rob Allanson

Production That's the spirit In the second of two articles on stills,Ian Wisniewskilooks at the critical role of the spirit still during the second distillation

By Ian Wisniewski

History Giant killers Gavin D Smithdelves intothe history of Dunville & Co's Royal Irish Distilleries

By Gavin D. Smith

Production Relationships In the latest in our series on whisky terms we reach the letter S.In the first of two parts,we look...

By Rob Allanson

Travel Retail Border store Joe Bates heads across the American border

By Joe Bates

Ask the Expert Ask the expert

By John Rose

Travel Crossing the lines If you fancy visiting some unusual distilleries,why not base yourself in a town and take in the tourist sites too?...

By Rob Allanson

Distillery Focus Flying the flag Sweden has always been serious about its whisky but now it has a distillery of its own that it can...

By Dominic Roskrow

News Whisky's future We look at some of the pressing issues affecting whisky

By Rob Allanson

Places Strengthening Royal ties We report on HRH Prince Charles' visits to two distilleries

By Rob Allanson

Production Irish giant Dave Broom concludes his indepth investigation of the Irish whiskey industry

By Dave Broom

Food Roll up for the bbq Charles Cowdery lights for the fires for a perfect day out

By Charles K Cowdery

Whisky & Culture Bangkok bound Jefferson Chase looks at a classic tale of Buddhist vengeance.

By Jefferson Chase

People “It's a very physical job. You're using shoulders, forearms and your back” Ian Wisniewski talks with Michael Jamieson,the longest serving cooper at The Edrington Group's Clyde Cooperage.

By Ian Wisniewski

Ask the Expert Join the debate email the team editorial@whiskymag.com

By Rob Allanson

Rob AllansonGrowing old gracefullyRob Allanson gets an exclusive peek behind the scenes to see how you launch a...

Joe BatesBorder storeJoe Bates heads across the American border

Dave BroomIrish giantDave Broom concludes his indepth investigation of the Irish whiskey industry

Jefferson ChaseBangkok boundJefferson Chase looks at a classic tale of Buddhist vengeance.

Charles K CowderyRoll up for the bbqCharles Cowdery lights for the fires for a perfect day out

John RoseAsk the expert

Dominic RoskrowFlying the flagSweden has always been serious about its whisky but now it has a distillery of...

Gavin D. SmithGiant killersGavin D Smithdelves intothe history of Dunville & Co's Royal Irish Distilleries

Ian Wisniewski“It's a very physical job. You're using shoulders, forearms and your back”Ian Wisniewski talks with Michael Jamieson,the longest serving cooper at The Edrington Group's Clyde Cooperage.

Ardbeg
Rennaissance

ABV 55.9%

Comments: A big lad. I was right. Ardbeg Renaissance.Unmistakable, uncompromising. Excellent.

Overall score

8.9

Auld Reekie
10 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: An invigorating dram balanced with a friendly smoothness. Open the oysters.

Overall score

7.9

Boisdale
Islay, Cask No. 2255

ABV 46%

Comments: Ordered and enjoyable.

Overall score

8.0

Boisdale
Speyside, Cask No. 4234

ABV 46%

Comments: Not as oaky on the palate as expected from the nose.Lacks subtlety. The nose is not specially inviting. Waterenhances bitterness.

Overall score

7.9

Boisdale
Cask No. 16638

ABV 46%

Comments: Not firing fully yet.

Overall score

7.3

Glengoyne
Glenguin Shiraz Cask Finish, 16 Years Old

ABV 48%

Comments: More of a fruit squash than a whisky, but use it as a delicious,ready-mixed summer drink.

Overall score

7.0

Glenmorangie
Astar

ABV 57.1%

Comments: A gorgeous,luscious dram. 'Morangie to the max.

Overall score

9.0

Karuizawa
1971, Cask No. 6878

ABV 64.1%

Comments: Certainly a nose cleaner. Water is compulsory to tame its vibrant character and appreciate its richness

Overall score

8.5

Karuizawa
1986, Cask No. 7387

ABV 60.7%

Comments: Water does not help as it brings oak forward and enhances bitterness. Too stiff on the palate

Overall score

7.5

Matisse
Old Blended Scotch Whisky

ABV 40%

Comments: Old Blended/3 Years Old'

Overall score

6.3

The Lonach Collection
39 Years Old

ABV 42.7%

Comments: Reminds me of gentlemen's coconut oil shaving cream. If you like that,you'll love this.

Overall score

7.7

The Wee Dram
12 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: A rich and deep character with an enticing nose and a more rigid palate. Give it time.

Overall score

7.9

The Wee Dram
10 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: A very pleasant outdoor dram. Don't look for complexity but just enjoy its fresh fizziness.

Overall score

7.8

Tobermory
15 Years Old

ABV 46.3%

Comments: Honest and well made.

Overall score

7.9

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