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Welcome to Whisky Magazine
By
Rob Allanson
News
Future Casting
Our experts open their almanacs and explore the challenges facing the industry in 2011
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Artic ice bound
Awards & Events
Double Success in Africa
By
Karen Chaloner
A Dram with Dave Broom
Absolute Beginners
Dave Broom recalls his first encounter with the water of life
By
Dave Broom
Thoughts from...
Faking It
Josephine McDermott is a China commentator. She has reported on China for three years and writes for the Weekly World...
By
Josephine McDermott
Production
Has Kentucky Lost it's Mojo
Is Kentucky in danger of losing its special place in the hearts of whiskey lovers? Some say the decline has...
By
Charles K Cowdery
Cocktails
Whiskies get fatter
Naren Young looks at the latest trend of fat washing whiskies
By
Naren Young
Production
A little piece of history
Once, Old Crow was synonymous with quality bourbon, but for some years it has been lost in the wilderness. Now...
By
Dominic Roskrow
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The Jewel of Orkney
Neil J. Ridley talks to Scottish jewellery designer Maeve Gilles about the inspiration behind Highland Park's 50 Year Old
By
Neil Ridley
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A region of subtlety
Gavin D. Smith takes us through this often maligned producing region
By
Gavin D. Smith
History
Western losses
Campbeltown once boasted scores of distilleries. Now most are gone. Gavin D. Smith tells their story
By
Gavin D. Smith
People
Enduring Legacy
Isabel Graham-Yooll is a key driving force behind one of the world's most iconic whisky shops
By
Dominic Roskrow
Travel Retail
Whisky gems
Dublin airport launches new Irish Whisky showcase
By
Joe Bates
Production
Have you got Worms?
Ian Wisniewski asks what role do condensers play when producing malt whisky
By
Ian Wisniewski
Distillery Focus
Bringing bourbon back home
Four Roses is in its ascendancy, Marcin Miller finds out why and Dave Broom looks at the technical side that...
By
Marcin Miller
History
A life less ordinary
50 years since her death, Dave Broom looks at the great woman behind Japan’s great whisky man
By
Dave Broom
Places
George and the distilled peach
Liza Weisstuch joins a group of distillers bringing history back to life
By
Liza Weisstuch
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From the Chef's Table
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By
Rob Allanson
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Jefferson Chase
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By
Jonny McCormick
Rob Allanson
From the Chef's Table
The Editor joins a small group of writers and foodies for a preview of Glenfiddich's...
Joe Bates
Whisky gems
Dublin airport launches new Irish Whisky showcase
Dave Broom
A life less ordinary
50 years since her death, Dave Broom looks at the great woman behind Japan’s great...
Karen Chaloner
Double Success in Africa
Jefferson Chase
Riverside Tales
Jefferson Chase delves into another whisky laced tome
Charles K Cowdery
Has Kentucky Lost it's Mojo
Is Kentucky in danger of losing its special place in the hearts of whiskey lovers?...
Jonny McCormick
Up and Up
Jonny McCormick on a record breaking month
Josephine McDermott
Faking It
Josephine McDermott is a China commentator. She has reported on China for three years and...
Marcin Miller
Bringing bourbon back home
Four Roses is in its ascendancy, Marcin Miller finds out why and Dave Broom looks...
Neil Ridley
The Jewel of Orkney
Neil J. Ridley talks to Scottish jewellery designer Maeve Gilles about the inspiration behind Highland...
Dominic Roskrow
Enduring Legacy
Isabel Graham-Yooll is a key driving force behind one of the world's most iconic whisky shops
Gavin D. Smith
Western losses
Campbeltown once boasted scores of distilleries. Now most are gone. Gavin D. Smith tells their story
Liza Weisstuch
George and the distilled peach
Liza Weisstuch joins a group of distillers bringing history back to life
Ian Wisniewski
Have you got Worms?
Ian Wisniewski asks what role do condensers play when producing malt whisky
Naren Young
Whiskies get fatter
Naren Young looks at the latest trend of fat washing whiskies
Auchroisk
1997 20 Years Old
ABV
58.1%
Comments:
Good to see Auchroisk finally getting a bottling which does it justice.
Overall score
8.2
Balblair
2000
ABV
43%
Comments:
Quite a shy whisky but elegant and well knitted. Avoid water though.
Overall score
8.0
Brora
1980 30 Years Old
ABV
54.3%
Comments:
Well balanced, clean. A pleasant malty core and an appetising freshness.
Overall score
8.7
Caol Ila
1997 12 Years Old
ABV
57.6%
Comments:
All very poised and pleasant, but apart from its unusual provenance (anunpeated Caol Ila) not exceptional.
Overall score
7.9
Connemara
Turf Mor 3 Years Old
ABV
58.2%
Comments:
Way, way too young.
Overall score
6.8
Cragganmore
1989 21 Years Old
ABV
56%
Comments:
I'd want more for a 21Year Old. Disappointing.
Overall score
7.5
Fort Glen
The Blender's Reserve 12 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Perfectly OK, but a bit whisky by numbers.
Overall score
7.6
Fort Glen
The Distiller's Reserve
ABV
40%
Comments:
Hard nose and lacking in individuality.
Overall score
7.2
Fort Glen
The Blender's Reserve, 12 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Perfectly OK, but a bit whisky by numbers.
Overall score
7.6
Fort Glen
The Distiller's Reserve
ABV
40%
Comments:
Hard nose and lacking in individuality.
Overall score
7.2
Glen Spey
1988 21 Years Old
ABV
50.4%
Comments:
It has a sweet punch and some will love this overtly oaky style. I'm not wholly convinced about what it's done to the overall balance.
Overall score
8.1
Glenkinchie
1990 20 Years Old
ABV
55.1%
Comments:
A lively character. Better than a wake up call.
Overall score
8.0
Jameson
Select Reserve Small Batch
ABV
43%
Comments:
Nose and palate differ a lot. Oak is blatantly present.
Overall score
7.7
Lagavulin
1989 12 Years Old
ABV
56.5%
Comments:
A clean cut frisky hearty Ileach. For a damp and foggy day.
Overall score
8.4
Lion's Pride
Dark Rye
ABV
40%
Comments:
Handy if you need to clean your nails I suppose.
Overall score
6.6
Lion's Pride
Rye
ABV
40%
Comments:
Yet more immature whisky on the market - why? It's not doing the distiller, or the consumer any favours.
Overall score
6.8
Lion's Pride
Dark Oat
ABV
40%
Comments:
This is weird.
Overall score
6.5
Lion's Pride
Oat
ABV
40%
Comments:
Young and gawky, but there’s something stirring.
Overall score
6.8
Midleton
1996, Single Cask
ABV
46%
Comments:
A fruity springtime whiskey, which needs time to reveal itself. Interesting though.
Overall score
7.9
Midleton
1991, 10 Years Old, Single Cask
ABV
53.7%
Comments:
Complex, subtle. Recommended quite a bunch this issue.
Overall score
8.9
Port Ellen
10th Release, 1978, 31 Years Old
ABV
54.6%
Comments:
That whisky needs a dash of water as the alcohol tends to numb the tastebuds. But too much makes it cardboardy. Interesting but the palate is a bit harsh.
Overall score
7.9
Talisker
1981, 30 Years Old
ABV
57.3%
Comments:
A well matured whisky. Rich, complex, displaying both outdoor and indoorflavours. Wintery.
Overall score
8.7
The Whisky Exchange
1990, 19 Years Old
ABV
59.6%
Comments:
Sleek and languorous. An excellent mature whisky.
Overall score
8.1
The Whisky Exchange
1981, Oloroso Sherry Reserve
ABV
57.1%
Comments:
A belter of a bottling. Recommended.
Overall score
8.7
Three Ships
Aged 10 Years
ABV
43%
Comments:
A decent malt. Well balanced.
Overall score
8.0
Wemyss Malts
1997, 13 Years Old, Salt & Pepper
ABV
56.2%
Comments:
That whisky seems to have matured in a tired cask. But it is worth giving it time to unwind. Finally quite pleasant.
Overall score
7.7
Wemyss Malts
5 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
The nose is lively and appetising but the palate is bland and lacks nerve.
Overall score
7.3
Wemyss Malts
8 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Another which collapses with water.
Overall score
7.2
Wemyss Malts
8 Years Old
ABV
40%
Comments:
Unusual peaty character. This cheesy note (not a butyric one) annoyed mebut there is some balance in the malty sweetness.
Overall score
7.5
Woodford Reserve
Master's Collection, Maple Wood Finish
ABV
47.2%
Comments:
An old bourbon? Oak masks the sour fruit. Chestnut. A few years less and itwould have been flamboyant.
Overall score
7.9
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