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Articles from Whisky Magazine about 'Compass Box'The GatheringWhisky is to get its own music festival style outdoor event this Autumn when Maltstock is hits in The Netherlands. Whisky clubs from around the world have been invited to attend a weekend gathering a... By Dominic Roskrow in Whisky Events World Whiskies AwardsOnce again this year’s competition has been incredibly hard fought with some of the winners being separated by very slim margins. Impressively for the second year running in both the Grain and Whis... Journey’s endWhisky Magazine’s barfly Kate Portman discovers Welcome to the fine country of Britain! That’s was surely the statement intended for train travellers arriving from Europe to justify the impressive £800 million refurbishment of St Pancras station... By Kate Portman in Bar review Whisky Live AucklandNew Zealand is the latest country to embrace Whisky Live and it did so with style. Dominic Roskrow went down under. I’m standing with a bemused bunch of Australians watching events unfurl in front of us in awed silence.We’re in the bowels of a large and traditional theatre and in front of us the kaumatua of Auc... By Dominic Roskrow in Whisky Live Cork uncorkedWhisky writer John Lamond delves into the issue of corks. I must confess from the start: I am a dinosaur. A hopeless traditionalist. I like corks. I know all about the problem of whiskies – and wines – ruined, utterly destroyed by cork taint. I know that... By John Lamond in Whisky issues A great vintageThe fourth Whisky Live Paris saw an incredible gathering of rare and exciting drams,we find out more The theme of Whisky Live Paris 2007 focused on rarity and exception, each stand presenting a ‘collector’ to be sampled by the visitors. A prestigious gathering indeed: 50 old bottles or very limi... By Rob Allanson in Whisky Live Barrels of innovationIan Wisniewski looks at how companies are pushing the boundaries with casks Innovative cask selection provides two valuable opportunities, enhancing the flavour profile of the resulting malt whisky, while also giving the distiller (and marketing department) a story to promote... Raising the bar (Gordon & McPhail)Gordon & McPhail is something of a ‘one stop shop’f or whisky enthusiasts. As it celebrates 10 years as The old saying about familiarity breeding contempt has a resonance in the world of whisky. While some iconic names enjoy adulation at every turn, others such as Glenfiddich and Glenmorangie are dismi... By in Whisky Spotlight Out of the shadowsGrain whisky is stepping into the spotlight after years of being undervalued. Ian Wisniewski finds out more What a change. Just as it seemed that grain whisky would always be consigned to its traditional, supporting role within blended Scotch, a new era has begun. A growing number of grain whiskies are bein... The four Ps of presentsIn this round table we ask how you make whisky the gift of choice over other luxury goods using price,positioning, promotion and packaging. Panel Ian Bankier – The Whisky Shop IB Ken Grier – Malt director for the Edrington Group KG Larry Kass – Heaven Hill distilleries LK Jim Long – Chivas Bros. JL Robbie Millar – Compass B... By in Whisky Debate The best of blendsIs a passion for blends on the rise? Ian Wisniewski looks at what is being done to promote blended Scotch. It’s a strange position to be in. While blended Scotch accounts for around 90 per cent of the sales volume of Scotch whisky, malts have been far more dynamic, attaining a cult status with a devoted ... By Ian Wisniewski in Whisky issues Looking to the futureIn this issue we look at how other spirits have far more flexibility to experiment and are therefore able to reinvent themselves to appeal to new drinkers,and ask is this damaging the future of whisky? Panel Alex Turner, Woodford Reserve (AT) John Glaser, Compass Box (JG) Richard Paterson, Whyte and Mackay (RP) Q:Scotch whisky is bound by some pretty tough rules when it comes to production. Ar... By Rob Allanson in Whisky Debate Mark of distinctionThe Harris Whisky Company is the latest company to bring quality whisky to the English market. Dominic Roskrow reports If the key to success is making the most of the opportunities presented to you, then Mark Harris has a glittering future to look forward to. In his career he’s been faced with two golden opportunit... Stamp of authorityTax stamps are being introduced for bottles of British spirits. In this issue we ask a panel whether they think they are a good idea Panel Simon Coughlin, Bruichladdich (SC) John Glaser, Compass Box (JG) Euan Shand, Duncan Taylor (ES) David Williamson, Scotch Whisky Association (DW) Q. From a producer’s point of view are t... By in Whisky Debate A stupid movePlans to ban drinking from a glass in pubs and clubs in Scotland are wrong,says Dominic Roskrow Once upon a time the drinks trade went through a quiet stage just after Christmas until Spring, and again for a month during summer. No more. Such is the success of whisky at the moment that it’s n... Recent Forum Topics
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