Whisky Magazine 87

Best Whiskies in the World 2010 Speyside Chivas Bros. Speyside distilleries

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A Dram with Dave Broom The dram of time Dave muses on the world's oldest whisky released recently.

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People Dramatic Painting Amanda Brock talks to one of Scotland's hottest artists and his malt connections

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Travel Walking the line Gavin D. Smith explores the Speyside Way

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History O Caledonia Gavin D. Smith looks at one of Edinburgh's former distilleries.

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Travel Retail Down under Joe Bates checks out the latest developments at Sydney

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Production Phenolic fancies Ian Wisniewski asks what does the term ‘ppm' stand for in relation to a peated malt, and what does this...

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Distillery Focus The Chivas Trio Strathisla, Glenlivet and Aberlour are the band of brothers behind Chivas Regal, but nature has been giving them a tough...

By Dominic Roskrow

History In the beginning Distilleries covet the title of Scotland's oldest – but where was Scotland's first distillery, and what happened to it?

By Ian Buxton

Production Trying to blend in What is wrong with American blended whiskey? Maligned and misunderstood, American blends may be due for revival by Charles K. Cowdery

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Travel A life away from the waver Robin Laing joins a group of enthusiasts heading up the Spey with paddles

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Food Global acclaim WM caught up with Matsuhisa Nobu during one of his recent whirlwind visits to his Tokyo restaurant

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Whisky & Culture A hoodwinker's guide Jefferson Chase looks at a decadent debut

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Whisky Magazine Index The price is right Jonny McCormick reports on the Spring whisky auctions, some spectacular Macallan prices and why Bruichladdich is on the up

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Rob AllansonGlobal acclaimWM caught up with Matsuhisa Nobu during one of his recent whirlwind visits to his...

Joe BatesDown underJoe Bates checks out the latest developments at Sydney

Amanda BrockDramatic PaintingAmanda Brock talks to one of Scotland's hottest artists and his malt connections

Dave BroomThe dram of timeDave muses on the world's oldest whisky released recently.

Ian BuxtonIn the beginningDistilleries covet the title of Scotland's oldest – but where was Scotland's first distillery, and...

Jefferson ChaseA hoodwinker's guideJefferson Chase looks at a decadent debut

Charles K CowderyTrying to blend inWhat is wrong with American blended whiskey? Maligned and misunderstood, American blends may be due...

Robin LaingA life away from the waverRobin Laing joins a group of enthusiasts heading up the Spey with paddles

Jonny McCormickThe price is rightJonny McCormick reports on the Spring whisky auctions, some spectacular Macallan prices and why Bruichladdich...

John RoseAsk the expert

Dominic RoskrowSpeyside's finestMichael Lord bought his first single malt because he liked the look of it –now...

Gavin D. SmithO CaledoniaGavin D. Smith looks at one of Edinburgh's former distilleries.

Liza WeisstuchThe Worldwide Whisky WebLiza Weisstuch and Neil Ridley investigate the power of the web.

Ian WisniewskiPhenolic fanciesIan Wisniewski asks what does the term ‘ppm' stand for in relation to a peated...

Berrys' Own Selection
1984

ABV 46%

Comments: A rich and complex Speysider, having made the best of a well mastered maturation in refill sherry casks.

Overall score

8.9

Berrys' Own Selection
1979

ABV 56.3%

Comments: A rum finish? An interesting and complex dram with enough dryness to balance the sweet Demerara profile.

Overall score

8.3

Berrys' Own Selection
1997

ABV 58.6%

Comments: A charming “whispering” whisky. Perfect to greet springtime. Needs a few drops of water to sooth down the alcohol bite.

Overall score

7.9

Clan Denny
1974, 35 Years Old

ABV 44.1%

Comments: A grain whisky ? Slightly over the top but showing a very pleasant aromatic profile.

Overall score

7.9

Duncan Taylor
40 Years Old

ABV 40.2%

Comments: A delicate yet full of character old whisky. Like walking in a flower gardenat springtime.

Overall score

8.4

Glen Moray
Port Finish 1995 13 Years Old

ABV 56.7%

Comments: Seems to have two elements to it, not quite balanced.

Overall score

7.2

Old Malt Cask
1979, 30 Years Old

ABV 50%

Comments: A refreshing and straightforward dram. Light and lively.

Overall score

7.8

The Octave
1978

ABV 54.6%

Comments: That whisky has lost its balance. Oak acts like an assertive screen.

Overall score

7.8

Tomatin
1988, 21 Years Old

ABV 52%

Comments: The cask has left a dour print on this whisky. Too grumpy for me.

Overall score

7.5

Wemyss Malts
1997, 12 Years Old, Autumn Leaves

ABV 46%

Comments: An easy drinking dram with reasonable complexity.

Overall score

8.1

Wemyss Malts
1996, 13 Years Old, Honey Smoke

ABV 59.6%

Comments: An enticing islander. A dash of water gives a velvety feel but in the same time, enhances the sootiness, hence a dusty feel on the tongue.

Overall score

8.3