A new flame (Kilchorman)
Gavin Smith takes a stroll by Kilchorman, the first new distillery of the millennium-and the first on Islay since 1883
February 2002, Issue 21, page 22
Contemporary whisky art
Ian Buxton explores the whisky industy's shift from patron to sponsor of visual art.
November 2000, Issue 12, page 20
Laphroaig Bessie's legacy
Laphroaig Distillery has released the oldest whisky it has ever bottled, the very limited edition 1960 Vintage Reserve laid down by the legendary Bessie Williamson.
Bessie, one of the foremost lady ...
November 2001, Issue 19, page 10
Protective Shields (Robin Shields)
Robin Shields isn't from Islay. He's not Scottish. And he doesn't have a distillery background. But as Martine Nouet finds out, he's up for the challenge of protecting the reputation of Laphroaig
October 2003, Issue 34, page 40
Reaching Madrid
Joe Bates braves volcano-related travel chaos to visit Madrid Barajas Airport.
June 2010, Issue 88, page 36
The Miller's Tale
Another fascinating 12 months in the world of whisky, then. The trend for small independents buying distilleries from large multinationals goes on. Announcements of new smaller-scale distilling projec...
March 2003, Issue 29, page 5
Whisky pioneer
In the male-dominated world of whisky, the contributuin of women is oftern overlooked. Helen Arthur puts the record straight
February 2001, Issue 14, page 20
Whisky Magazine Issue 88
Benromach Distillery - Incense - Sherry Casks - WIN Four Days at Bowmore and much more....
Published June 2010.
Whisky Magazine Issue 19
Jimmy Russell - Japanese Whisky - Illicit Distilling - Bourbon Tasting.
Published November 2001.
Whisky Magazine Issue 12
By Royal Appointment - Jack Daniel's - Highland Park - Highland Malts.
Published November 2000.
Douglas Laing Laphroaig 17 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.00%
3 An unusual Laphroaig. No trace of the medicinal character. Water brings out sweet malty notes and more smoke. Why such a difference? Cask influence? Different peating level in the malt? Puzzling.
Feis Isle 2006 Laphroaig 94
Single Malt - Scotland - 0.00%
8 The reserved nose is compensated by a lively, palate. Laphroaig is bang on form.
Laphroaig 25 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
6 All the aromas are working against each other and it's incredibly muted. Why bottle this at 40%?
Laphroaig 27 Years Old Vintage 1980
Single Malt - Scotland - 51.00%
7 An acquired taste. Some will like it, but it's too woody and nothing on the 1974 bottling by la Maison du Whisky.
Laphroaig 30 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
3 Age acts as a melting pot. All the distinctive Laphroaig features are there but combined into oak. Interesting.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.00%
8 Seems to hesitate between sweetness and dryness. Give it time to open, you will not regret it.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.00%
3 Smokiness takes time to rise up. No medicinal contribution from the peat. Keeps on smoke.