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Is it a bear or a bull?
John Rose with another selection of outstanding collectible bottles
July 2006, Issue 57, page 62
We can also help with inspiration for a new product.
Ian Wisniewski talks with Christine McCafferty,Diageo's archive manager
February 2008, Issue 70, page 76
Whisky Magazine Issue 70
Icons of Whisky 2008 - Speyside Treasures - Silent Season - Tour de France - Ireland Guide - Littlemill - Dalmore - Ardmore ... and more.
Published February 2008.
Whisky Magazine Issue 57
American idols - The legends behind the great brands - The Highlands - The Sma' Still - Speyside history - Sir Iain Noble - Cooley - Silent Stills Tasting - Gotemba - Johnnie Walker Blue.
Published July 2006.
Celtique Connexion Strathmill Old Spirit Safe and Cask 16 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
Dewar Rattray Cask Collection Strathmill 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 63.50%
7 Whatever its age, this whisky is full of youthful vigour.
Dewar Rattray Strathmill 1975 31 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 49.30%
7 The wood has taken charge. Doesn't appear to have the character to carry extended aging.
Dewar Rattray Strathmill 1976
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.40%
7 All was going so well then the finish undoes all the good work. Ultimately unbalanced. Still at least my breath smells minty fresh.
James MacArthur Strathmill 1992
Single Malt - Scotland - 64.20%
7 This bottling strongly manifests the woody dryness that seems to characterise the whiskies from the Islay valley. Water brings out Strathmill's muscat note.
Strathmill 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 A dessert malt, perhaps, but for that purpose I prefer sweeter bottlings.
Strathmill Berrys' Own Selection 1974
- Scotland - 57.00%
6 A real shame.

