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Rob Allanson
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Charles K Cowdery
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Robin Laing
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Jonny McCormick
Rob Allanson
Global acclaim
WM caught up with Matsuhisa Nobu during one of his recent whirlwind visits to his...
Joe Bates
Down under
Joe Bates checks out the latest developments at Sydney
Amanda Brock
Dramatic Painting
Amanda Brock talks to one of Scotland's hottest artists and his malt connections
Dave Broom
The dram of time
Dave muses on the world's oldest whisky released recently.
Ian Buxton
In the beginning
Distilleries covet the title of Scotland's oldest – but where was Scotland's first distillery, and...
Jefferson Chase
A hoodwinker's guide
Jefferson Chase looks at a decadent debut
Charles K Cowdery
Trying to blend in
What is wrong with American blended whiskey? Maligned and misunderstood, American blends may be due...
Robin Laing
A life away from the waver
Robin Laing joins a group of enthusiasts heading up the Spey with paddles
Jonny McCormick
The price is right
Jonny McCormick reports on the Spring whisky auctions, some spectacular Macallan prices and why Bruichladdich...
John Rose
Ask the expert
Dominic Roskrow
Speyside's finest
Michael Lord bought his first single malt because he liked the look of it –now...
Gavin D. Smith
O Caledonia
Gavin D. Smith looks at one of Edinburgh's former distilleries.
Liza Weisstuch
The Worldwide Whisky Web
Liza Weisstuch and Neil Ridley investigate the power of the web.
Ian Wisniewski
Phenolic fancies
Ian 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
Wemyss Malts
1995, 14 Years Old, Spiced Apples
ABV
46%
Comments:
The nose promised more sweetness than the palate delivered. A littledisappointing. Needs time to open.
Overall score
7.6
Wemyss Malts
1989, 20 Years Old, The Fruit Bowl
ABV
46%
Comments:
A cousin of the previous sample? Maybe creamier and softer though.But there is still a gap between nose and palate.
Overall score
7.8
Wemyss Malts
1990, 19 Years Old, Tropical Spice
ABV
59.4%
Comments:
On the edge of being too woody but manages to keep a pleasant balance if you give it time, peace and quiet ! A tribute to old age?
Overall score
8.0
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