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2 Canal Street , Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3HE , England
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Articles (49)

A family affair
John Lamond examines the history of this independent distillery

July 2002, Issue 24, page 52

A free sofa with every case
The dignified advertisements you see in this publication belie the rough and tumble past of American whiskey promotion. Charles K.Cowdery reports

October 2006, Issue 59, page 52

A right pair
Is whisky really suited to food? Ontario-based writer Andrew Coppolino finds out

August 2006, Issue 58, page 42

A sense of determination
Davin de Kergommeaux undertakes the great Western Canadian distillery challenge

September 2010, Issue 90, page 30

A-Z of the world's best blends
Ailsa Craig Company: A Dewar Rattray Age: none ABV: 40% Territories: NA Description: smoky but has a unique and unusual taste created by the harsh grain and the oily and interesting malt content The...

October 2004, Issue 43, page 24

Ask the expert
John Rose fields more of your questions

March 2007, Issue 62, page 53

Ask the expert
I have a bottle of Usher's Old Vatted Glenlivet intact and in very good condition and good level just above the neck of the bottle,dated 1907. Is it possible to tell me what it might beworth? C.Brou...

July 2008, Issue 73, page 37

Ask the expert
Now you can find both of John Rose's superb articles about collecting whisky in one place. In collections,he looks at some of the latest bottles to come up at auction. In questions,he fields your enqu...

February 2009, Issue 78, page 80

Bring Back the Flavour
Dave Broom reflects on the changing fortunes of the Irish whiskey market

June 2011, Issue 96, page 10

Bruichladdich bonanza
Ian Buxton gets his taste buds tickled with the latest releases

October 2006, Issue 59, page 59

Chill to thrill
Young consumers are seeking innovative ways to drink alcohol. Andy Knott reports on how Diageo is promoting its super premium blends

September 2004, Issue 42, page 16

Depends on the blend
Blended whisky is most often considered a poor relation to single malts.

October 2004, Issue 43, page 21

Dreamers in the grain
Health guru Galina Imrie looks at the health benefits of whisky and drinking.

December 2007, Issue 68, page 48

Expanding Copenhagen
Joes Bates looks at the new Scandinavian store

September 2007, Issue 66, page 55

Far eastern promise
Can the flavours and textures of chinese cuisine embrace whisky? The internationally acclaimed cookery expert yan-kit so was happy to demonstrate the possibilities to Damian Riley-Smith.

April 2000, Issue 9, page 42

Festival Menus
Martine Nouet takes us through recent whisky and food combinations she has discovered.

September 2008, Issue 74, page 50

Forever drinking
Dave Broom talks music with seminal 60s band and whisky drinkers, Love.

June 2004, Issue 40, page 25

From Eau-de-Vie to Uisge Beatha
Alex Kraaijeveld looks at the growth of alternative distillers worldwide – and he likes what he sees

June 2002, Issue 23, page 60

Fun in the sun
Joe Bates finds out why the sun shines down on upbeat Cannes show

December 2010, Issue 92, page 36

Growing old gracefully
Rob Allanson gets an exclusive peek behind the scenes to see how you launch a mature whisky.

July 2008, Issue 73, page 24

History in a glass (The Glenrothes)
Berry Bros & Rudd organised the ultimate tasting of The Glenrothes, we found out more.

June 2008, Issue 72, page 50

In a Land of Giants
Davin de Kergommeaux looks at the explosion of distilling in Western Canada

June 2012, Issue 104, page 40

Lets go Fruity
Whisky chef Martine Nouet embraces Harvest Time.

September 2011, Issue 98, page 52

Life through a lens
Rob Allanson goes behind the scenes of The Macallan's latest ambitious project and gains exclusive access to the people involved.

January 2009, Issue 77, page 14

My frisky Valentine
Michael Jackson has a story of seduction, and a moral for all would-be seducers

March 1999, Issue 2, page 7

Patriotic Pairings
Kate Portman looks at the marriage between Scottish food and whisky.

February 2009, Issue 78, page 60

Permission to Tour
Davin de Kergommeaux finds visiting Canadian distilleries is not as easy as it seems.

September 2011, Issue 98, page 39

Polaroid moments
The Macallan has unveiled an ambitious £1.3 million limited edition bottling produced in association with world famous, Scots born photographer Rankin. Returning to his homeland, Paisley-born Rankin...

November 2008, Issue 76, page 6

Skyrocketing Demand
Davin de Kergommeaux charts the launch of a new Canadian whisky in Taiwan

December 2012, Issue 108, page 14

Smooth operators
The glass of whisky in my hand is a pale, straw gold with the faint aroma of pears. Its flavour is gentle, understated and above all smooth. So smooth that someone, after probably at least a bottle, w...

February 2000, Issue 8, page 54

So good we held it twice
Whisky Live New York is establishing itself as a major date in the Big Apple diary. Roddy Martinereports

June 2006, Issue 56, page 59

Soup up your starter
Martine Nouet provides us with some warnimg soup recipes and shows us how to liven them up with a drop of whisky to make an ideal starter to any meal

December 2003, Issue 36, page 36

Speyside delights
Martine Nouet looks back at 10 years of Aberlour whisky dinners at the Spirit of Speyside festival with a ‘best of...' menu.

September 2010, Issue 90, page 52

Spreading the Gospel
Liza Weisstuch meets one of Kentucky Bourbon's first ladies

February 2012, Issue 101, page 23

Sssshhhh....!!
Naren Young packs his library card and is welcomed to one of New York's newest centres of higher learning

April 2007, Issue 63, page 52

The Irish Resurgence
Naren Youngdiscovers how the revival of Irish whiskey is being greeted behind the stick

April 2012, Issue 103, page 32

The Theory of Evolution
Dave Broom talks to the man behind Dewar's revival.

September 2011, Issue 98, page 19

The view from the top
More than 30 enthusiasts, including some distillery managers, made their way to the summit of Ben Rinnes recently. The group were there for the unveiling of a toposcope, or orientation plaque, which ...

June 2009, Issue 80, page 6

The Whisky Academy
The inaugural annual Whisky Magazine award for those individuals who have excelled in their contribution to the whisky industry

May 2002, Issue 22, page 18

There's life on mars
Dave Broom visits on of Japan's least known distilleries which is about to start production again

December 2010, Issue 92, page 40

Thoughts on Texture
Ian Wisniewski asks what gives a malt whisky its particular mouthfeel?

June 2011, Issue 96, page 34

Toronto tasting
There's plenty of places to hang out in Canada's biggest city, but its whisky bars offer something a bit special. Kathleen Sloan and Ted Mcintosh make merry among the malts.

June 2000, Issue 10, page 58

Viva Havanas
Happy days are here again, according to cigar guru James Leavey

August 2002, Issue 25, page 38

Whisky's des res
Sally Toms explores the whisky bar at Glasgow's most luxurious hotel.

November 2008, Issue 76, page 20

World Whiskies Awards
This year's competition saw more than 150 whiskies put through their paces during three rounds of tastings to win the coveted titles of “Best in the World”.

April 2009, Issue 79, page 15

World Whiskies Awards 2012 Winners Announced
There is a certain joy following the various spirits through this competition and its format. The job of the judges gets progressively harder as the rounds progress and the competition for the winning...

April 2012, Issue 103, page 73

World's best whiskies honoured
More than 150 whiskies, three rounds of judging and there can be only five...we reveal the winners

April 2007, Issue 63, page 18

Worth Czeching out Prague
Prague is known for great beer.But what about whisky? Jefferson Chase went in hunt of the perfect Czech whisky retailer

September 2005, Issue 50, page 38

You what?
Our Mystery Visitor thinks he has been unmasked so he's taking a break. Here he recalls some of the stranger moments from distillery tours

March 2006, Issue 54, page 36

Back Issues (37)
Whisky Magazine Issue 108

Whisky Magazine Issue 108
Johnnie Walker - Lagavulin Distillery - Suntory.

Published December 2012.

Whisky Magazine Issue 104

Whisky Magazine Issue 104
The Macallan, Alternative Grains, Adnams & much more....

Published June 2012.

Whisky Magazine Issue 103

Whisky Magazine Issue 103
World Whiskies Awards edition 2012.

Published April 2012.

Whisky Magazine Issue 101

Whisky Magazine Issue 101
Whisky families, Mackmyra, Buffalo Trace, A drinker's guide to London and much more....

Published February 2012.

Whisky Magazine Issue 98

Whisky Magazine Issue 98
Icons of whisky Scotland Winners unveiled - Independent Bottlers Challenge Results - Cameronbridge - Whisky Magazine Photographic Challenge 2011 and much more....

Published September 2011.

Whisky Magazine Issue 96

Whisky Magazine Issue 96
Jura - Your guide to Speyside - Sydney bars guide and much more....

Published June 2011.

Whisky Magazine Issue 92

Whisky Magazine Issue 92
Albert Watson & The Macallan - Kyoto - Springbank - Zen & whisky and much more....

Published December 2010.

Whisky Magazine Issue 90

Whisky Magazine Issue 90
Music Special - Ailsa Bay - Independent Bottlers' Challenge and much more....

Published September 2010.

Whisky Magazine Issue 80

Whisky Magazine Issue 80
Jim Beam - Sir Robin Knox-Johnston - Kentucky Guide and much more....

Published June 2009.

Whisky Magazine Issue 79

Whisky Magazine Issue 79
World Whiskies Awards Edition - Best Whiskies in the World 2009.

Published April 2009.

Whisky Magazine Issue 78

Whisky Magazine Issue 78
Icons of Whisky 2009 - Edradour - Bill Lumsden - Three Glens - Southern Ireland - Evan Williams - The Dalmore & much more....

Published February 2009.

Whisky Magazine Issue 77

Whisky Magazine Issue 77
The Macallan - Richard Paterson - Diageo - Chieftain's - Edradour- Glenmorangie - SMWS & much more....

Published January 2009.

Whisky Magazine Issue 76

Whisky Magazine Issue 76
Whisky Magazine Aged 10 Years - Grain whisky comeback - Top 10 lost distilleries - Visitors guide to the islands - Welsh whisky - Top 10 London bars - Tastings, blends - Lewis, new distillery - and more....

Published November 2008.

Whisky Magazine Issue 74

Whisky Magazine Issue 74
The Ardbeg Story - Glentauchers - New Orlean Cocktails - Rum Special - Caol Ila - Inverleven - Mackmyra - The Dalmore - Benriach - Cragganmore - Tomatin and much more....

Published September 2008.

Whisky Magazine Issue 73

Whisky Magazine Issue 73
Beautiful Bourbon - Highland Park hits 40 - Balblair - Glenrothes - Tobermory - Auld Reeke - Prince Charles - Caol Ila - Glenmorangie and much more....

Published July 2008.

Whisky Magazine Issue 72

Whisky Magazine Issue 72
The Dalmore - Forest to Flask - The Whisky Boom - Four Roses - Auchentoshan - Glen Grant - AnCnoc and much more.....

Published June 2008.

Whisky Magazine Issue 68

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 66

Whisky Magazine Issue 66
How glass affects your taste - Rise of small stills - Tamnavulin - Woodford Reserve - Jura - Ardbeg Dinner - Michael Jackson - Bunnahabhain.

Published September 2007.

Whisky Magazine Issue 63

Whisky Magazine Issue 63
World Whiskies Awards - The Best Whiskies in the World - New distilleries - Balblair Vintages - Kentucky Visitors Guide - Whisky and Food - Port Ellen and more....

Published April 2007.

Whisky Magazine Issue 62

Whisky Magazine Issue 62
Macallan Oak - Cask Strength - Canadian Whisky - Pagodas - Rankin on Rebus - Icons of Whisky 2007 - Ledaig - Glen Grant - Glenmorangie.

Published March 2007.

Whisky Magazine Issue 59

Whisky Magazine Issue 59
The Blenders Art - Kentucky Bourbon Festival - First look at reopened Scapa - Whiskey rebellion - The price of malts - 40 whiskies reviewed - Milling Malts - American Ads - Glenrothes Dinners.

Published October 2006.

Whisky Magazine Issue 58

Whisky Magazine Issue 58
Independent Bottlers Challenge - Setting up your own distillery - World of the whisky ambassador - Royal Lochnagar - Guide to Ireland - Goat Fell - Distillery Ghosts - Canadian Blends.

Published August 2006.

Whisky Magazine Issue 56

Whisky Magazine Issue 56
Scotland's Lowlands - Shake it up - China and India - Glengoyne - Indian food - Highlander Inn - Japanese Tastings.

Published June 2006.

Whisky Magazine Issue 54

Whisky Magazine Issue 54
Icons of Whisky 2006 - Islay & Jura guide - Grain whisky - Bourbon's future - Cask strength Higlanders - Deanston.

Published March 2006.

Whisky Magazine Issue 50

Whisky Magazine Issue 50
50 Leading whisky quotes - 50 Top independently bottled whiskies - 50 Great drinking occasions - Aberfeldy - Bulleit bourbon - The effects of peat - Whisky and global warming..

Published September 2005.

Whisky Magazine Issue 43

Whisky Magazine Issue 43
The World's best blended whisky - Jim McEwans's Whisky Academy - Irish whiskey tastings - Christmas indulgences.

Published October 2004.

Whisky Magazine Issue 42

Whisky Magazine Issue 42
State of Independence - The Macallan new expressions - Girvan - Bushmills - Innovation from Laphroaig - Widder Bar - The Wee Dram.

Published September 2004.

Whisky Magazine Issue 40

Whisky Magazine Issue 40
Whisky in Greece - How whiskey fuelled the Blues - Speyside Festival - Whisky and Coffee - Special Japanese Tastings.

Published June 2004.

Whisky Magazine Issue 36

Whisky Magazine Issue 36
5th Birthday Issue - Monarch of the Glen - Glenrothes.

Published December 2003.

Whisky Magazine Issue 25

Whisky Magazine Issue 25
Whisky and humour - John Glaser - Cragganmore - Grain whisky tasting.

Published August 2002.

Whisky Magazine Issue 24

Whisky Magazine Issue 24
The world of whisky - Max Shapira - Glenfarclas - New world whisky tasting.

Published July 2002.

Whisky Magazine Issue 23

Whisky Magazine Issue 23
Iain Henderson - Ben Nevis - Eau-de-vie stills - Moonshine - Vatted Malts tasting.

Published June 2002.

Whisky Magazine Issue 22

Whisky Magazine Issue 22
Festival Previews - Collecting - Forsyth's - Caramel - 12 year olds tasting.

Published May 2002.

Whisky Magazine Issue 10

Whisky Magazine Issue 10
Small batch bourbon - The Glenlivet - Grain Whisky - Focus on Canada.

Published June 2000.

Whisky Magazine Issue 9

Whisky Magazine Issue 9
Best selling blends - Irish Special - White Horse - Wild Turkey.

Published April 2000.

Whisky Magazine Issue 8

Whisky Magazine Issue 8
Wood finish tasting - Gordon & McPhail - Makers Mark - Edradour.

Published February 2000.

Whisky Magazine Issue 2

Whisky Magazine Issue 2
What's it worth - Macallan - Johnnie Walker.

Published March 1999.

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