Whisky Magazine 81

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Welcome to Whisky Magazine

Editor's Word Welcome to Whisky Magazine

By Rob Allanson

BOTTLE COLLECTION

News BOTTLE COLLECTION

By Rob Allanson

MADEIRA RELEASE

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Houston has Jack

News Houston has Jack

By Rob Allanson

OLDEST FROM PULTENEY

News OLDEST FROM PULTENEY

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Party time

News Party time

By Rob Allanson

Whisky Live Glasgow

Awards & Events Whisky Live Glasgow

By Rob Allanson

Taken by storm

Awards & Events Taken by storm We report from the recent Shanghai show

By Rob Allanson

The Canadian new world

A Dram with Dave Broom The Canadian new world Dave muses on John Hall's approach to whisky making and innovation.

Taking a stand

People Taking a stand The Scotch Whisky Association is one of the most powerful bodies in the whisky industry. But what does it actually...

By Dominic Roskrow

Mulholland's Drive

People Mulholland's Drive Iorwerth Griffiths talks to Ireland's first female master blender.

By Iorweth Griffiths

Independently minded

Production Independently minded Being independent certainly has its advantages but what opportunities and challenges do Independent bottlers currently face? Ian Wisniewski finds out.

By Ian Wisniewski

Fort William's loss

History Fort William's loss Gavin D.Smith charts the history of one of the two\rFort William distilleries,Glenlochy.

By Gavin D. Smith

The knowledge

People The knowledge Misako Udo is the ultimate whisky enthusiast and her book The Scottish Whisky Distilleries is the most intensely researched book...

By Rob Allanson

Above the clouds

Travel Retail Above the clouds Joe Bates gives in-flight duty-free a chance

The tun up club

Bars The tun up club Whisky Mag's bar fly heads to Speyside to check out a watering hole almost in the round.

By Rob Allanson

Exploring the Highlands

Travel Exploring the Highlands In the latest in our series on places to visit we look at some of the lesser known distilleries in...

By Rob Allanson

The spirit of Orkney

Distillery Focus The spirit of Orkney The owners of Highland Park are building on the distillery's heritage and shaping up for a glittering future. Dominic Roskrow...

By Dominic Roskrow

Taking the learning curve

News Taking the learning curve Gavin D. Smith gets his satchel, pens and paper together and heads back to the classroom.

By Gavin D. Smith

Jura's new range

News Jura's new range We look at the new bottlings to come from Jura.

By Rob Allanson

Mix and match

Food Mix and match Kate Portman pulls her wellies on and heads out to the festivals

By Kate Portman (nee Ennis)

A paternal side

Whisky & Culture A paternal side Jefferson delves into a gripping Dutch novel.

By Jefferson Chase

Ask the expert

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Join the debate

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

By Rob Allanson

Rob AllansonBOTTLE COLLECTION

Joe BatesAbove the cloudsJoe Bates gives in-flight duty-free a chance

Dave BroomThe Canadian new worldDave muses on John Hall's approach to whisky making and innovation.

Jefferson ChaseA paternal sideJefferson delves into a gripping Dutch novel.

Iorweth GriffithsMulholland's DriveIorwerth Griffiths talks to Ireland's first female master blender.

Kate Portman (nee Ennis)Mix and matchKate Portman pulls her wellies on and heads out to the festivals

John RoseAsk the expert

Dominic RoskrowThe spirit of OrkneyThe owners of Highland Park are building on the distillery's heritage and shaping up for...

Gavin D. SmithTaking the learning curveGavin D. Smith gets his satchel, pens and paper together and heads back to the classroom.

Ian WisniewskiIndependently mindedBeing independent certainly has its advantages but what opportunities and challenges do Independent bottlers currently...

Berrys' Own Selection
1994

ABV 56.3%

Comments: An intriguing and pretty classy dram.

Overall score

8.4

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
13 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Decent.

Overall score

7.9

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
19 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Well put together. Recommended.

Overall score

8.1

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
13 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Spent ashes in a deserted croft.

Overall score

7.3

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
15 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Odd nose but decent palate.

Overall score

7.1

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
13 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Decent.

Overall score

7.9

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
17 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Lacks expressiveness.

Overall score

7.2

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
16 Years Old

ABV 46%

Comments: Attractive and worth a look.

Overall score

8.0

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV 46%

Comments: Again, a palate whisky.

Overall score

7.6

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV 46%

Comments: Balanced and discreet. Good.

Overall score

8.0

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV 46%

Comments: All on the end but worth the wait.

Overall score

8.0

Cadenhead's Duthies

Cadenhead's Duthies
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV 46%

Comments: Not quite reconciled and a little one-dimensional.

Overall score

7.8

Glen Grant
1992 Cellar Reserve

ABV 46%

Comments: Floaty and summery.

Overall score

8.1

Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release III, 1962, 46 Years Old, Cask No. 2647

ABV 52%

Comments: Overcooked.

Overall score

6.9

Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Glenfarclas The Family Casks
Release III, 1969, 39 Years Old, Cask No. 3188

ABV 55%

Comments: Big and tannic. Would add structure to a blend.

Overall score

7.0

Mackmyra
Special 02 - The Anniversary Edition

ABV 50%

Comments: Perfectly pleasant.

Overall score

8.0

Speciality Drinks

Speciality Drinks
17 Years Old

ABV 45.8%

Comments: Balanced and clean.

Overall score

8.0

Speciality Drinks

Speciality Drinks
25 Years Old

ABV 45.8%

Comments: Underwhelming.

Overall score

7.9

Speciality Drinks

Speciality Drinks
Cask Strength

ABV 57.1%

Comments: Good presence.

Overall score

8.0

The Belgian Owl

The Belgian Owl
Single Malt

ABV 46%

Comments: A little lost child in the rain.

Overall score

6.6

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