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.
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A day in the life... (Richard Paterson)
Dave Broom follows JBB's Richard Paterson on a typical working day and learns much about blending, showbiz and living life at full pelt
July 2001, Issue 17, page 20
A gem in the eye of a storm (Cardhu)
Say the word ‘Cardhu' and it stirs up images of underhand dealings. But the distillery intrinsically linked to last year's scandal is charming and impressive, and its staff outstanding. Ian Buxton r...
January 2005, Issue 45, page 30
A new dawn for Bowmore (Brian Morrison)
After 38 years in whisky, Brian Morrison, managing director of Morrison Bowmore Distillers, is retiring from his executie position to become Joint Chairman. He reminisces with Charles Maclean
February 2002, Issue 21, page 34
A Noble view point (Sir Iain Noble)
In the first of a new series in which we talk to leading business figures, Richard Woodard talks to Sir Iain Noble
July 2006, Issue 57, page 28
A world in motion
The whisky industry seems to be rising to the challenge of attracting new drinkers while keeping the experts happy says
Dominic Roskrow
June 2006, Issue 56, page 5
All smiles as peace breaks out?
Dave Broom wryly observes the surreal lovefest that Whisky Live has become
May 2004, Issue 39, page 12
Any way you want it
Dominic Roskrow argues that we should act now to beat the censorship lobby
May 2004, Issue 39, page 74
Blending blocks
Drink writer of the year Dave Broom investigates what exactly makes up a blend- and how blenders are steering away from old-school terminology to describe their art
July 2002, Issue 24, page 38
Box clever (John Glaser)
Dave Broom talks to John Glaser, the man exploring the boundaries of whisky
August 2002, Issue 25, page 34
Called to the bar
Whisky Magazine's barfly Kate Portman heads to the bright lights of the big city to investigate some great
drinking spots.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 58
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
Dial B for blends
In the second of our ‘back to basics'guides Dominic Roskrow looks at the letter B and in particular blends
November 2006, Issue 60, page 74
French Delights
Gavin D. Smith chats with John Glaser about the influence of French oak
April 2012, Issue 103, page 20
From the Editor
It is always instructive to place matters in their historial perspective, and this is as true for whisky as for other matters.
The whisky trade has always been good at reinventing or forgetting its ...
August 1999, Issue 5, page 5
From the Editor
A thrill ran through the press shortly before Christmas, summed up by The Scotsman's headline: "Cheaper Whisky As Good As Fine Malts Say Experts" and inspired by a Which? report which had completed a ...
February 2001, Issue 14, page 5
Frontier spirit (Oddbins)
A drinks retail pioneer, Oddbins stands head and shoulders above many other UK chains for the way it approaches and sells Scotch – like a fellow whisky lover. Tom Bruce-Gardyne finds out more
June 2002, Issue 23, page 48
Gateway to exclusive whiskies
Joe Bates checks out the latest offers
March 2007, Issue 62, page 59
Go Johnnie go (Johnnie Wallker)
Johnnie Wallker is 200 years old. Ian Buxton looks at the history of a whisky icon
June 2005, Issue 48, page 20
Gone to pot
With Dave taking a break for this issue, we asked the BBC's Tom Morton to step up to the plate.
He brings us the tale Lomond, Lobotomies and Captain Haddock.
January 2010, Issue 85, page 12
Grouse season
Dave looks at the famous bird's new clothes with an eye on past trends
September 2008, Issue 74, page 12
Hey, big blender
Marcin Miller visits Colin Scott, Master Blender at Chiva Brothers to learn about the subtle art of alchemy
November 2002, Issue 27, page 22
In conversation with Andrew Symington
Charles Maclean talks to Andrew Symington of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky
December 2000, Issue 13, page 94
In search of the world's best whiskies
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
March 2005, Issue 46, page 18
In the wrong car park?
Tokyo you expect the unexpected - most of the time
March 2005, Issue 46, page 14
Independent spirit
Independent bottlers have driven innovation in the industry. But what future do they have?
Ian Wisniewski investigates
October 2004, Issue 43, page 72
Inside track
Keir Sword of Royal Mile Whiskies is in the chair
July 2002, Issue 24, page 72
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
Jack and George
In the latest in our series we look at the letters T,U,V,and consider Tennessee whiskey
October 2008, Issue 75, page 33
Journey's end
Whisky Magazine's barfly Kate Portman discovers
an oasis of whisky at the end of the line.
February 2009, Issue 78, page 36
Liquid education
Charles Cowdery discovers what the Scots taught the world.
October 2008, Issue 75, page 23
Macallan marathon
Marcin Miller joined a very select number of invited guests for the ultimate Macallan tasting.
July 2002, Issue 24, page 14
Magic in the mix
Why is it that the reverence for single malts can turn into disappointment, or disdain,when single malts are mixed together? Is this based on knowing what blending can achieve,or just unenlightened pr...
September 2005, Issue 50, page 72
Mix it up and start again
Why don't whiskies from different nations ever get belnded togeterh? Or do they? Gavin Smith found out
December 2003, Issue 36, page 32
Mixing it!
Does the art of blending vary with the size of the operation? Richard Jones talks to John Glaser of Compass Box and John Ramsay of The Famous Grouse
July 2005, Issue 49, page 30
Blue Hanger 3rd Release 30 Years Old
Blended Malt - Scotland - 45.60%
8 By definition vatted malts are designed to iron out blemishes but rarely rise above the good or very
good. This is exceptional not just against this competition but in any categoryof whisky. Outstandi...
Famous Grouse 1987 Vintage Malt Whisky
Blended Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 The Grouse at its most graceful.
The Last Vatted Malt
Blended - Scotland - 53.70%
8 Every element in harmony and adding to a complex whole. A triumph.
Compass Box Eleuthera
Blended Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8 Hold your glass to your ear and listen to water lapping against the tarred boat hull.
James MacArthur 14 Years Old Islay Blended Malt
Blended - Scotland - 58.30%
8 Alcohol is so well tamed. A fully Islay vatted malt. Vatted, really? More a single than a vatted. Or an Ardbeg vatted with a Laphroaig?
Glencoe 8 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.00%
7 That simple one-two of sweetness and dryness is not especially complex, but the flavours are delicious. Very wholesome and appetising.
Grand Old Parr 18 Years Old, Classic
Blended Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 Is this a vatted malt? Glendullan-plus?
Wild Scotsman 15 Years Old
Blended - Scotland - 46.00%
7 A comforting dram, cheery, brings in visions of a warm summer day in the country.
Dram House Vatted Malt, 12 Years Old, Milroy's
Blended Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 Conclusion: A true and easy-going mariner. Straight forwardness takes the place of complexity. Is Caol Ila a major player in the vatting?
Cearban Vatted Malt
Blended Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Quite simple but pleasant.
1 replies. Lombard Vatted Malts
40 replies. What's the point of "vatted malts?"
29 replies. Vatted Malts, experiences?
2 replies. ALDI VATTED MALTS - ANYONE TRIED THEM?
29 replies. has anyone made their own vatted malt???
48 replies. Vatted Malts
16 replies. Single malts, vatted malts and blends
5 replies. vatted malt=blended malt?
14 replies. Vatted Malts- Good idea or bad idea?
1 replies. Bells Vatted Malt
16 replies. Your own vatted malt? Heres mine....
6 replies. vatted malt or single


