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Whisky Magazine 79

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Whisky Live Glasgow 2009
Awards & Events Whisky Live Glasgow 2009
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Boom time
Awards & Events Boom time A huge palm tree,immaculate croquet lawns,magnificent setting and impressive whiskies… we review Whisky Live London.
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World Whiskies Awards
Awards & Events World Whiskies Awards This year's competition saw more than 150 whiskies put through their paces during three rounds of tastings to win the...
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Taking the pledge
History Taking the pledge Ian Mitchell charts the rise and fall of the Temperance movement in Scotland.
Suntory time
People Suntory time Dave Broom talks plum liqueur, the boom years and Japan's drinking culture with the quiet genius behind some of country's...
By Dave Broom
Spirit of the times
Production Spirit of the times In the first of a two part series looking at new make spirit, Ian Wisniewski considers the range of characteristics...
By Ian Wisniewski
A rare bird indeed
History A rare bird indeed Gavin Smith looks at the history of Phoenix Park in Dublin.
By Gavin D. Smith
Power to the people
People Power to the people In the latest of our series celebrating some of whisky's lesser known personalities, Dominic Roskrow catches up with David Wood,...
By Dominic Roskrow
Buying in Berlin
Travel Retail Buying in Berlin Joe Bates find his experience a little disappointing but there is hope
By Joe Bates
Bowled over
Bars Bowled over Whisky Magazine's barfly slips into her bowling shoes and hits the lanes.
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The lure of the Spey
Travel The lure of the Spey In the latest in our series of places to visit we look at North Speyside.
By Rob Allanson
Under the spanish sun
Distillery Focus Under the spanish sun The distillery in Segovia, Spain, is one of whisky's best kept secrets and yet this year it is celebrating its...
By Dominic Roskrow
The Gathering
Awards & Events The Gathering As Jim Morrison nearly put it in the film Wayne's World, if you book them they will come. So that's...
By Dominic Roskrow
Burning Issues
History Burning Issues How often have we read in a distillery's history a phrase along the lines of “…the following year much of...
By Gavin D. Smith
The big cheese
Food The big cheese Whisky and cheese is one of the best pairings to grace a dinner table, Kate Portman investigates why...
By Kate Portman (nee Ennis)
Working relationship
Whisky & Culture Working relationship Jefferson Chase looks at a crime thriller that does it by the book.
By Jefferson Chase
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Rob AllansonspyWe bring you the news,show reviews and Dave's look at the whisky world.
Joe BatesBuying in BerlinJoe Bates find his experience a little disappointing but there is hope
Dave BroomSuntory timeDave Broom talks plum liqueur, the boom years and Japan's drinking culture with the quiet...
Jefferson ChaseWorking relationshipJefferson Chase looks at a crime thriller that does it by the book.
Kate Portman (nee Ennis)The big cheeseWhisky and cheese is one of the best pairings to grace a dinner table, Kate...
Dominic RoskrowUnder the spanish sunThe distillery in Segovia, Spain, is one of whisky's best kept secrets and yet this...
Gavin D. SmithBurning IssuesHow often have we read in a distillery's history a phrase along the lines of...
Ian WisniewskiSpirit of the timesIn the first of a two part series looking at new make spirit, Ian Wisniewski...
Bunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain
Manzanilla Sherry Wood 16 Years Old
ABV 53.2%
Comments: The nose is not inviting but the palate delivers interesting flavours.
Overall score
7.5
Glann Ar Mor
Glann Ar Mor
2005, 3 Years Old
ABV 46%
Comments: A young but very decent dram. To enjoy on a summer evening.
Overall score
8.0
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release III, 1952, 55 Years Old, Cask No. 1713, Plain Hogshead
ABV 47.3%
Comments: A tired cask ? An unusual taste. There is a dour note in this whisky which is not attractive but the salty flavour is appetising. I am puzzled!
Overall score
7.9
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release III, 1957, 50 Years Old, Cask No. 2, Sherry Hogshead
ABV 46.2%
Comments: An old fellow which has been drowned in oak. Where is the distillery character?
Overall score
7.0
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release III, 1960, 48 Years Old, Cask No. 1768, Sherry Hogshead
ABV 44.6%
Comments: Superb nose,but a little dry on the tongue. Still...!
Overall score
8.4
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release III, 1987, 20 Years Old, Cask No. 3826, Refill Sherry Butt
ABV 53.2%
Comments: A lovely dram. Characterful and satisfying. For the adepts of slow drink. Water kills it.
Overall score
8.1
Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie
Sonnalta PX
ABV 46%
Comments: All very gentle and softly flowing. It just lacks a little grunt.
Overall score
8.5
Ichiro's Malt
Ichiro's Malt
Ace of Diamonds 1986 22 Years Old
ABV 56.4%
Comments: Intense and packs a considerable punch.
Overall score
8.1
Ichiro's Malt
Ichiro's Malt
Ten of Clubs 1990 19 Years Old
ABV 52.4%
Comments: The nose is more expressive than the palate which does not have the same elegancy and nuance. But still very drinkable.
Overall score
7.6
Number One Drinks Company
Number One Drinks Company
Cask #7290, 1972, 37 Years Old
ABV 65%
Comments: Glossy and substantial with a slightly bitter undertow.
Overall score
7.5
Old Forester
Old Forester
Birthday Bourbon, 2008
ABV 47%
Comments: A bit much on its own but a great cocktail spirit.
Overall score
7.7
Springbank
Springbank
1997, 11 Years Old, Madeira Wood
ABV 55.1%
Comments: A rich character,slowly displaying a beautiful array of spices.
Overall score
8.8
Springbank
Springbank
18 Years Old
ABV 46%
Comments: A decent dram. Nose and palate are miles apart but why not ? We couldhave expected more complexity.
Overall score
8.0
The Macallan
The Macallan
Easter Elchiles Cask Selecttion 12 Years Old
ABV 59.6%
Comments: A sherry bomb but has sweetness.
Overall score
8.4
The McGibbon's Provenance
The McGibbon's Provenance
1998, 10 Years Old
ABV 46%
Comments: The smoke is in balance, but maybe just lacks a little extra complexity from the wood to lift the score.
Overall score
7.5
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
7.51 – Sweet, Rich & Fruity, 1984, 26 Years Old
ABV 57.4%
Comments: Balanced and fine. Worth a look.
Overall score
8.1
William Heavenhill
William Heavenhill
Signature
ABV 63.8%
Comments: A rich bourbon,well structured but the strength is too high for me.
Overall score
8.1
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