Unlike wine, for example, whisky is not really about mystification, but it does bring its own jargon. Any unusual terms you are likely to come across are described and defined in this section.
World Whiskies Awards edition 2012
A case of Norwegian wood
Martin Moodle conducts his annual survey on what's hot - and good value - in the duty free shops of the world
August 2002, Issue 25, page 56
A matter of age
Ed Bates is a freelance whisky writer, taster and industry commentator. He has worked for various spirit companies including independent bottlers Berry Bros. & Rudd
March 2011, Issue 94, page 11
A sense of place
Joe Bates finds out how the new Frankfurt store gets local.
February 2010, Issue 86, page 36
A trace of greatness
Stuart Maclean Ramsay roams among the magnificent buffalo of Kentucky.
September 2000, Issue 11, page 22
Age before beauty
Does older always mean better with whisky? Gavin Smith looks at the facts
May 2002, Issue 22, page 63
Age concern
Tom BG began writing about drink 20 years
ago, starting with wine and progressing to whisky when he moved back to Scotland in 1998. He has worked for The Sunday Telegraph, Decanter, Harpers and Whisky...
October 2011, Issue 99, page 13
Are we running out
Probably not, says Charles Cowdery, but supplies are as tight as they have been in many years
March 2006, Issue 54, page 56
As easy as A,B,C
New to whisky? Then this new series goes back to basics. Dominic Roskrow explains
October 2006, Issue 59, page 74
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...
September 2008, Issue 74, page 36
Ask the expert
If you have a question for John, send it to
editorial@whiskymag.com
or by post to
Questions & Answers,
Whisky Magazine,
St Faiths House, Mountergate,
Norwich, England, NR1 1PY
December 2011, Issue 100, page 97
At the still
Dave takes us through the production process.
September 2008, Issue 74, page 59
Australian whisky accent
Chris Middleton has a background in global whisky marketing, freelance whisky writing and is director of a recently established whisky distillery in Austalia
June 2011, Issue 96, page 11
Blue is the colour
Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a thoroughbred whisky but does it live up to the hype? Ian Buxton got close and personal
July 2006, Issue 57, page 50
Can the price be right?
In this issue we wanted to look act the effect of discounting. Who better qualified to pass comment
than drinkers themselves. So we put two questions to members of the WhiskyMag.com forum about how th...
March 2007, Issue 62, page 16
Casting an eye to the future
This month's debate looks at the future role of age statements on bourbons
July 2004, Issue 41, page 20
Clear as mud?
When is a Cardhu not a Cardhu? Dave Broom investigates
September 2003, Issue 33, page 12
Decoding labels
he whisky label is a treasure trove of information if you know how to crack the codes. Graham Moore reveals all
February 2000, Issue 8, page 50
Depends on the blend
Blended whisky is most often considered a poor relation to single malts.
October 2004, Issue 43, page 21
Desperately seeking Spey what
The Speyside Festival starts April 28th. To mark the event Michael Jackson visits the region and considers its boundaries
April 2005, Issue 47, page 24
Fashion Invasion
Joe Bate reports on how whiskey arrived in style at Belfast City.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 36
Feeling positive
Davereflects on recent column inches about the World Whisky Awards and
other announcements
June 2008, Issue 72, page 11
Festival Takes Off
Our man gets to the heart of the Islay Whisky Festival and uncovers some gems.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 57
Fit for kings
Noble qualities created Chivas Regal, the 'Chieftain's Tipple' and royals' favourite. Charles MacLean explores the history of the Chivas brand.
October 1999, Issue 6, page 60
From the Editor
The price of whisky in British shops comes tumbling down at Christmas every year. Five pounds off a bottle of malt is common; £1.50 off a blend.
“Great,” is our reaction to such a situation. The...
April 2000, Issue 9, page 5
Future Casting
Our experts open their almanacs and explore the challenges facing the industry in 2011
January 2011, Issue 93, page 6
Global phenomenon
Travelling around the rum world, Dave introduces us to the various styles.
September 2008, Issue 74, page 56
God bless Herr Bourbon
Heinz Taubenheim's grand passions have made him the toast of the American whiskey world. Susanne and Juergen Deibel meet the genie behind the bourbon bottles
February 2000, Issue 8, page 28
Group growth
Joe Bates looks at another popular Middle East destination.
January 1970, Issue 84, page 34
How old is too old?
Charles K. Cowdery looks at the best ages for whisky and bourbon.
April 2008, Issue 71, page 52
Icons of Whisky 2008
Following months of scrutiny,much debate and exhaustive rounds of voting, we finally reveal the cream of the crop in the whisky world.
February 2008, Issue 70, page 15
Is bourbon coming of age?
Is there a perfect age for American whiskey – and are different age expressions driving the market or in danger of harming it?
July 2004, Issue 41, page 24
Is it a bear or a bull?
John Rose with another selection of outstanding collectible bottles
July 2006, Issue 57, page 62
It's all in the blend
This month we ask three master blenders where the sector fits in in respect to the rest of the whisky market
October 2004, Issue 43, page 18
It's all in the mix
Ian Wisniewski argues that whisky liqueurs have every right to be taken seriously as a drinks category
June 2003, Issue 31, page 34
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Age concerns
With much interest I have read your editorial and Dave's column in WM 89. In both your writings Chivas Brothers gets (most of) the blame for putting too much emphasis on the stated age on...
September 2010, Issue 90, page 70
Hibiki 21 Years Old
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
8 Leaner, drier, less estery and more oaky than the version that has no age statement. I like each equally, in its own right.
Ledaig 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 Another that's growing in character. I'm looking forward to the 12 Years Old.
Glenfiddich 12 Years Old, Special Reserve
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Glenfiddich has much more roundness of flavour since it switched from 'no age statement' to 12 years.
The Glenlivet 21 Years Old Archive
Single Malt - Scotland - 0.00%
7 Slightly sweeter, fuller and more structured than an earlier (younger) version with no age statement.
Glen Grant No Age Statement
- Scotland - 40.00%
Have it long with ice,soda or ginger. Lacks the character you'd want from a single malt,but a pleasant drink.
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