Anthony Troon puts forward his views on why chill filtering leaves the whisky enthusiast with a spirit that may well be a shadow of its former self
You pour yourself a dram and add a splash of spring water before holding your glass up to the light. Seen through the clear glass of your Blender’s Malt Glass the liquid glows with a golden-amber brilliance – clear, pure and absolutely transparent.
It’s getting late and your mind wanders: by savour...
Whisky Production
from Issue 17 published on 16/7/2001