Whisky Magazine 95

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Editor's Word Welcome to Whisky Magazine

By Rob Allanson

News Chilled out Colour Tim Forbes and Ed Bates go head to head over the issue of chill-filtration and colouring

By Tim Forbes

Awards & Events Whisky Live London 2011 Sell Out Show We report from the recent Whisky Live London which saw the launch of the Walking with the Wounded expedition to...

By Rob Allanson

A Dram with Dave Broom The Surety of Life Dave Broom reflects on the recent events in Japan and how quickly life changes

By Dave Broom

Thoughts from... Traditional Practice Commentator, consultant, writer and chairman of the World Whiskies Conference, Ian Buxton is approaching 25 years in the whisky industry

By Ian Buxton

Production Pushing the Boundaries Can the words 'innovation' and 'whisky' appear in the same sentence, and if so, how? Who's doing it, who's hindering...

By Dominic Roskrow

Production The Big Distiller in the Scotch whisky 'mainstream' nobody has more respected reputation for innovation than Dr Bill Lumsden, head of distilling &...

By Gavin D. Smith

Production The Boutique Whisky Maker John Glaser has been pushing the whisky envelope at Compass Box for more than 10 years. But as Dominic Roskrow...

By Dominic Roskrow

Production Innovating the Americans Way Liza Weisstuch looks at the restriction and innovations from the US distillers

By Liza Weisstuch

People Mr Hi Ball Dave Broom talks liquid, occasion and serve with Suntory Liquors whisky supremo

By Dave Broom

Travel A Work in Progress Liza Weisstuch heads to Louisville to chuck out some new happenings o tickle the tastebuds

By Liza Weisstuch

History The Old and New Gavin D. smith looks at two more lost distilleries

By Gavin D. Smith

People A Family Affair Connosr.com is a social network site for whisky enthusiasts. We spoke to Pierre about the rise and rise of one...

Places Whisky Pudding Our man heads to Derbyshire to find a whisky to match his cake

Travel Retail Shopping Liszt Joe Bates finds shopping at Budapest airport plays to a new tune

By Joe Bates

Production Fluid Dynamics Ian Wisniewski asks what is reflux, and what influence does this have?

By Ian Wisniewski

Distillery Focus Lomond's Formidable Distiller It isn't on the list of distilleries that more than a million visitors to Scotland descend upon each year. it...

By Neil Wilson

Travel La Gran Turismo Touring the world as a solo musician can be a lonely affair, usually from behind the wheel of a trusty...

By Neil Ridley

Places That's Entertainment We discover some new places to drink in this fashionable area of Tokyo

Food The Do and Don'ts Martine Nouet takes us through some essential tips for food pairing

By Martine Nouet

Taste Personality Traits Dave Broom looks at how to get under the skin of a distillery

By Dave Broom

Whisky & Culture Debt Collecting Jefferson Chase looks at another whisky laden tome

By Jefferson Chase

Whisky Magazine Index Island Odyssey Jonny McCormickreports on Isly's growing dominance

By Jonny McCormick

Rob AllansonWhisky Live London 2011 Sell Out ShowWe report from the recent Whisky Live London which saw the launch of the Walking...

Joe BatesShopping LisztJoe Bates finds shopping at Budapest airport plays to a new tune

Dave BroomMr Hi BallDave Broom talks liquid, occasion and serve with Suntory Liquors whisky supremo

Ian BuxtonTraditional PracticeCommentator, consultant, writer and chairman of the World Whiskies Conference, Ian Buxton is approaching 25...

Jefferson ChaseDebt CollectingJefferson Chase looks at another whisky laden tome

Tim ForbesChilled out ColourTim Forbes and Ed Bates go head to head over the issue of chill-filtration and colouring

Jonny McCormickIsland OdysseyJonny McCormickreports on Isly's growing dominance

Martine NouetThe Do and Don'tsMartine Nouet takes us through some essential tips for food pairing

Neil RidleyLa Gran TurismoTouring the world as a solo musician can be a lonely affair, usually from behind...

Dominic RoskrowThe Boutique Whisky MakerJohn Glaser has been pushing the whisky envelope at Compass Box for more than 10...

Gavin D. SmithThe Old and NewGavin D. smith looks at two more lost distilleries

Liza WeisstuchA Work in ProgressLiza Weisstuch heads to Louisville to chuck out some new happenings o tickle the tastebuds

Neil WilsonLomond's Formidable DistillerIt isn't on the list of distilleries that more than a million visitors to Scotland...

Ian WisniewskiFluid DynamicsIan Wisniewski asks what is reflux, and what influence does this have?

Bulleit
Rye

ABV 45%

Comments: An excellent rye, keeping the perfect balance between sweet and sour, fruitand oak.

Overall score

8.8

Bunnahabhain
Cruach Mhona

ABV 50%

Comments: A well balanced whisky and certainly one for the outdoors.

Overall score

8.5

Bunnahabhain
18 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: On the oak side but with depth and distinction.

Overall score

8.4

Bunnahabhain
25 Years Old

ABV 43%

Comments: The nose lets you expect sweeter notes. The palate is a bit disappointing.

Overall score

8.0

Chivas Brothers
Deoch an Dora, 1973, 36 Years Old

ABV 48.5%

Comments: A charming thirst-quencher. No water please. It is perfect straight.

Overall score

8.7

Collingwood
Hand-Crafted Canadian whisky

ABV 40%

Comments: Like a sticky candy you have kept in your pocket for ages. Easy to forget.

Overall score

7.2

Deanston
Virgin Oak

ABV 46.3%

Comments: An enticing summery character. To be enjoyed with fruit puddings.

Overall score

8.4

Duncan Taylor
40 Years Old Batch No. 2

ABV 41.9%

Comments: A pure beauty. The age without the wrinkles...

Overall score

9.3

Glenglassaugh
Manager's Legacy Release No. 4 Walter Grant

ABV 40.4%

Comments: An old sherry character. Wood has taken the lead but in a rich and deep expression. Don't miss nosing the empty glass.

Overall score

8.2

Glenugie
Deoch an Dora 1977

ABV 55.4%

Comments: Disappointing for a 32 year-old sherry character I think.

Overall score

8.1

Grant's
25 Years Old

ABV 40%

Comments: A delicate and enticing whisky which would have benefited from a higherstrength. When you want to try a little tenderness.

Overall score

7.9

Johnnie Walker
Double Black

ABV 40%

Comments: Not unpleasant but light in flavours although syrupy in texture.

Overall score

7.7

Kavalan
5 Years Old, Solist Fino

ABV 58.3%

Comments: Bitter all the way. No balance. One dimensional. To try only if you are a 'woodfreak'. Surprisingly, water tones the bitterness down.

Overall score

7.3

Kavalan
4 Years Old, Solist Vinho 2008

ABV 59.2%

Comments: That whisky definitely needs water to cut the edges but it brings out bitterness. The balance is missing.

Overall score

7.2

King Kar
Conductor

ABV 46%

Comments: A pleasant dram in spite of a weak development at mid palate.

Overall score

7.5

Knappogue Castle
16 Years Old, Twin Wood

ABV 40%

Comments: Nose and palate are completely different. The second saving the first. The palate shows a beautiful Irish character whereas the nose is bland. So drink it without nosing it.

Overall score

7.6