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, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G73 1AU, Scotland
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Acting the part
It was only amatter of time before Monarch of the Glen discovered whisky. Gavin Smith reports.
December 2003, Issue 36, page 16
Glasgow Showtime
New venue,different time of the year and some fresh new features made for another great show in Glasgow.
December 2007, Issue 68, page 10
Grand masters of malt
Gordon & MacPhail brought malt whisky to the people. Ken Hyder salutes the legendary pioneers who have always done it their way
February 2000, Issue 8, page 60
Independently minded
What are the best independent bottlings out there? Our tasters tried more than 160 of them to find out. Here are the results…
November 2007, Issue 67, page 21
Let Glasgow flourish
Glasgow has a long association with whisky. Robin Laing tells its story
July 2005, Issue 49, page 48
Macallan marathon
Marcin Miller joined a very select number of invited guests for the ultimate Macallan tasting.
July 2002, Issue 24, page 14
National treasures
We showcase the results from this year's Independent Bottlers'Challenge
October 2008, Issue 75, page 14
National Treasures
The search starts to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. Scotland, Ireland and Canada have been scrutinised,we find out who is in the running.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 8
Whisky Magazine Issue 75
Global blends - Chichibu - Buffalo Trace - Independent Bottlers Challenge - Icons of Whisky - Awards - Yamazaki - Yoichi - The Balvenie - Old Forester - Whisky Kitchen - Bourbon Festival.
Published October 2008.
Whisky Magazine Issue 68
Lowland perfection - Auchentoshan - History of the cork - Premium whisky - Glenury Royal - Dewars - Makers Mark - Mash Tuns - Glenlivet - Ben Nevis - Inverleven - 40 whiskies tasted.
Published December 2007.
Whisky Magazine Issue 67
Premium Blends - Kittling Ridge - 200 Whiskies Tasted - Icons of Whisky - Whisky and Food - VIP Tours - Climate change ... and more....
Published November 2007.
Whisky Magazine Issue 49
Kentucky Bourbon - Glasgow Scotland's whisky city - A world of whisky tasting from across the globe - How to be nosey - Lagavulin - Heaven Hill - Cragganmore - The art of blending - Liqueurs.
Published July 2005.
Whisky Magazine Issue 36
5th Birthday Issue - Monarch of the Glen - Glenrothes.
Published December 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 24
The world of whisky - Max Shapira - Glenfarclas - New world whisky tasting.
Published July 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 8
Wood finish tasting - Gordon & McPhail - Makers Mark - Edradour.
Published February 2000.
Drumguish Highland Scotch Whisky
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 A newish distillery, so this whisky is still on the young side, but I like its old-fashioned grassy-peaty flavours.
Scott's Selection Ardmore
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.10%
7 Not a model of subtlety but a well-knitted character, in the light heavyweight category.
Scott's Selection Aultmore 1982 29 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.40%
8 Well-made and well-matured.
Scott's Selection Craigellachie 1991 20 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.80%
8 Starts off nosing younger than its years, but grows into itself with time.
Scott's Selection Dailuane 1983 28 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.80%
7 Marked down slightly for an undistinguished nose.
Scott's Selection Glenallachie 1993 19 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.60%
7 The nose is pleasant but the alcohol makes it too sharp. The same with the palate. The cask has not mellowed it enough.
Scott's Selection Glenlivet 31 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.50%
7 A decent Glenlivet.
Scott's Selection Glenrothes 1986 25 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 51.70%
7 A little underwhelming.
Scott's Selection Highland Park 20 Years Old 1981
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.50%
8 What a great dram! Complex and beaming. I like it better neat.
Scott's Selection Inchmurrin 1997
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.30%
7 A strangely closed nose, with a very vibrant, fruit driven palate.
Scott's Selection Invergordon 1964 47 Years Old
Single Grain - Scotland - 43.80%
8 An enticing oldie. But I bet it was in a better shape a few years ago.
Scott's Selection Macallan 1989 23 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.00%
8 A lovely dram, straightforward and lively.
Scott's Selection North British 1974
Single Grain - Scotland - 53.10%
7 A pleasant summer whisky.
Scott's Selection North British 1989 22 Years Old
Single Grain - Scotland - 54.00%
7 Definitely on the sweet side. The alcohol is well mastered. A bit uni-dimensional though. Water does not bring out much more.
Scott's Selection North of Scotland, 1963
Single Grain - Scotland - 46.80%
7 Very rich for a grain whisky. Not much dimension. No flavour peaks.
Scott's Selection The Speyside 1993
Single Malt - Scotland - 61.50%
7 The touches of rubber are a little disappointment, but the other notes make up for any indiscretions.
Scott's Selection Tomatin 1988 23 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.60%
7 A dram which needs time to open. Good balance, some complexity and
firm body.
Scott's Selection Tomatin 1993
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.00%
7 Quite a limited palate, but really pleasant enough.
Scott's Selection Tullibardine 1989 23 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.70%
7 A well balanced dram, on the oaky edge of things.

