A pioneering malt in Japan, for which Suntory deserve great credit. In its early days, it was rounded and delicate, as though wary of offending anyone. Now it is more intense, confident and elegant.
For this issue’s round table we hand over to Dave Broom, who recently hosted a live debate in Japan with representatives of three leading companies. This is his summary of that event.
Found in issue 57 (Whisky debate)
Spicy food works well with whisky.Martine Nouet visited La Porte des Indes for a special Indian food and whisky tasting.
Found in issue 56 (Whisky and food)
This year’s Icons of Whisky were the toughest yet. Drawing up the shortlists was a nightmare.And the voting in nearly all categories was painfully close. Dominic Roskrowreports.
Found in issue 54 (Icons of Whisky 2006)
This is the third time we have held the Best of the Best. But as Dominic Roskrow reports, this is the biggest and most ambitious attempt yet to find the world's best whiskies.
Found in issue 46 (Best of the Best)
At Yamazaki the distillery and church stand next to each other in harmony. Dave Broom witnesses whisky making at its noblest.
Found in issue 41 (Distillery Focus)
Oddly enough, unlike the 1,000 or so visitors, I did not get the opportunity to taste much at Whisky Live in Tokyo (see review pages 16-17). However, those precious few whiskies I did manage to sample were fascinating.
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Found in issue 37 (From the Editor)
