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The whispering gallery
Martine Nouet finds the perfect match for the whispering whiskies requires a light hand
when seasoning and careful attention in choosing delicate ingredients.
February 2010, Issue 86, page 55
Winter Warmers
Martine Nouet meets a chef with a passion for peat.
January 2010, Issue 85, page 54
On the spice trail
Martine Nouet takes a walk on the spiced side of life.
October 2009, Issue 83, page 52
Festival Menus
Martine Nouet takes us through recent whisky and food combinations she has discovered.
September 2008, Issue 74, page 50
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
The Magic of Citrus
Martine Nouet delves in to the wonderful world of marmalades and tangy, fresh fruit
November 2006, Issue 60, page 44
Road runners
Whisky ambassadors travel the world promoting whisky. The ideal job? Martine Nouet went to find out
August 2006, Issue 58, page 24
Island delights
The Ardbeg candelight dinner is becoming an institution. Martine Nouet, who is at the event's core, reports on this year's event
July 2006, Issue 57, page 42
A touch of spice
Spicy food works well with whisky.Martine Nouet visited La Porte des Indes for a special Indian food and whisky tasting
June 2006, Issue 56, page 44
Anot so auld
Did our Mystery Visitor really call Speyside a catering desert? Martine Nouet reports on a restaurant
March 2006, Issue 54, page 42
Entente cordiale
Pascal Barbot is a young award-winning chef in Paris who wasn't too familiar with whisky before Glenfiddich challenged him.Martine Nouet reports
October 2005, Issue 51, page 44
Whisky à la carte in Belgium
Whisky dinners are becoming increasingly popular in Belgium. Martine Nouet meets a chef passionate about malt on the plate
March 2005, Issue 46, page 52
Amber gets the green light
Amber is the new restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, and unsurprisingly whisky features high on its agenda. Martine Nouet visited it
November 2004, Issue 44, page 44
Celtic Cousins - Made in Bretagne
Martine Nouet looks at the whisky industry in Northern France – and plots its Celtic roots
November 2004, Issue 44, page 26
Let's take a walk on the fragrant side
The smells of Islay reflect on some of its wonderful whiskies. Martine Nouet takes you on a sensory journey across the island and introduces its flora and fauna
July 2004, Issue 41, page 36
Marriages made in Hebrides
It's easy to spice up your food offering with whisky. Here Martine Nouet uses Islay and Jura to pep up her menu
June 2004, Issue 40, page 58
A week in paradise
The Islay Festival is the highlight of the Scotch whisky year. Martine Nouet looks ahead to this year's activities
May 2004, Issue 39, page 36
Let's go to the salad bar
Martine Nouet lightens up for summer
May 2004, Issue 39, page 55
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
Some like it hot. Some not
Martine Nouet gathers her thoughts and gives a back-to-basics guide to the cooking methods she uses
November 2003, Issue 35, page 44
Protective Shields (Robin Shields)
Robin Shields isn't from Islay. He's not Scottish. And he doesn't have a distillery background. But as Martine Nouet finds out, he's up for the challenge of protecting the reputation of Laphroaig
October 2003, Issue 34, page 40
Four sweet seasons
Martine Nouet finds a whisky dessert for each of the seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
September 2003, Issue 33, page
Sweet fruits of labour
Martine Nouet finds good use for the harvests of summer, combined with whisky
July 2003, Issue 32, page 40
Islay Whisky Festival, the must for May
Martine Nouet describes the highlights visitors can anticipate at this May's Islay Whisky Festival
June 2003, Issue 31, page 28
Single malts and black ties at The Savoy
Martine Nouet teamed up with renowned Savoy chef Anton Edelmann to create a stunning Aberlour whisky dinner to kick-start Whisky Live
June 2003, Issue 31, page 44
Encounter of two great spirits
Martine Nouet reports back on the exquisite creations of Michelin-Star chef Alain Passard, paired with expressions of Glenfiddich
April 2003, Issue 30, page 44
Muscial Spirits
Martine Nouet profiles two talented singer/songwriters in the world of whisky:
Robin Laing and Norma Munro
April 2003, Issue 30, page 34
Lift the winter spirits
Martine Nouet argues that one of the advantages of bad weather is that you can drink strong spirits to keep out the cold
March 2003, Issue 29, page 49
Southern inspirations: cooking with bourbon
Martine Nouet crosses the Atlantic to bring you some fine recipes using quality bourbons
January 2003, Issue 28, page 52
Spirit of inspiration
Martine Nouet introduces two superb whisky recipes courtesy of innovators from the famous grouse experience and trhe Macallan
November 2002, Issue 27, page 52
The Bowmore 1964 Fino cask: a happy twist of fate
Martine Nouet shares her impressions of three rare 1964 Bowmore releases
November 2002, Issue 27, page 18
From the horse's mouth
It's official Cooking with whisky is very much in vogue. Martine Nouet talks to experts on the subject and discovers a truly original new sauce
October 2002, Issue 26, page 56
Simply the best
Martine Nouet exanines the benefits of learning local malts with local produce, a la Islay
July 2002, Issue 24, page 56
The French touch
Whisky Magazine's food expert Martine Nouet invites you to try a touch of Scottish fare – in Paris
June 2002, Issue 23, page 56
A sense of Islay
Martine Nouet takes a scent and taste tour of whisky's most famous island as a preview for the forthcoming Islay Whisky Festival 2002
May 2002, Issue 22, page 30
Whisky Magazine Issue 86
Shackleton's whisky - Dalwhinnie - New York Bars - Kilbeggan - Cocktails - Peat - Icons of Whisky 2010 and much more....
Published February 2010.
Whisky Magazine Issue 85
Bourbon's Liquid Legend - Elmer T. Lee on 90 years of the American spirit - A drinker's tour of Louisville - Millstone distillery - The Lowlands & much more....
Published January 2010.
Whisky Magazine Issue 83
Exclusive - Diageo's Ambitious Project - Bladnoch - Manhattens in Manhatten - Whisky Islands - Blair Athol - Glenrothes - Macallan and much more....
Published October 2009.
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 72
The Dalmore - Forest to Flask - The Whisky Boom - Four Roses - Auchentoshan - Glen Grant - AnCnoc and much more.....
Published June 2008.
Whisky Magazine Issue 60
Praban na Linne - Grain production - Marmalade - Laphroaig - Cocktail time - Whisky Islands - New Zealand illicit stills - Hokonui - Compass Box - Old Pulteney - Dewar Rattray.
Published November 2006.
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 57
American idols - The legends behind the great brands - The Highlands - The Sma' Still - Speyside history - Sir Iain Noble - Cooley - Silent Stills Tasting - Gotemba - Johnnie Walker Blue.
Published July 2006.
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
Icons of Whisky 2006 - Islay & Jura guide - Grain whisky - Bourbon's future - Cask strength Higlanders - Deanston.
Published March 2006.
Whisky Magazine Issue 51
Winston and whisky - Blended whisky - Talisker and Teacher's turn 175 - Glen Grant - Bourbon in Brooklyn - Wine Finishes - The glasgow whisky scandal.
Published October 2005.
Whisky Magazine Issue 46
Best of the Best - Champions of Whisky 2005 - Icons of Whisky - Glen Gant - Adelphi - Distillery buy-out two years on.
Published March 2005.
Whisky Magazine Issue 44
Celtic Cousins - Whisky from Wales, Cornwall and Brittany - Balblair Distillery - Blended whisky tasting - Chicago bars - Amber restaurant.
Published November 2004.
Whisky Magazine Issue 41
50 Years of Maker's Mark - Yamazaki - Aged Bourbon Tasting - Fake Whisky update - Islay Walks - Paul Rankin - Scapa.
Published July 2004.
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 39
Cask strength Islay tasting - Longmorn - Classic malts cruise - Delilah's.
Published May 2004.
Whisky Magazine Issue 36
5th Birthday Issue - Monarch of the Glen - Glenrothes.
Published December 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 35
Kentucky Special - Port wood finishes - Bowmore - Own label whisky.
Published November 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 34
Sean Connery - East meets West - Irish Coffee - Whisky and sushi.
Published October 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 33
Whisky Galore - Royal Brackla - Cocktails - Burn Stewart - Chil Filtering.
Published September 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 32
Brian Cox - Whisky down under - Silent Stills - Speyside Festival.
Published July 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 31
Desert Island Drams - Whisky Cons - Liqueurs - Whisky & cigars.
Published June 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 30
Best whiskies in the world - The whisky academy - Pronounciation.
Published April 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 29
James Bond - Cooley Distillery - Indian Whisky - Festival Reviews.
Published March 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 28
Berlin bars - William Teacher - Auchentoshan - Delme Evans.
Published January 2003.
Whisky Magazine Issue 27
Andrew Usher - Amateur Blender - Bunnahabhain - Speyside Tasting.
Published November 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 26
Independant Bottlers - David Stewart - Buffalo Trace - Japanese Whiskies.
Published October 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 24
The world of whisky - Max Shapira - Glenfarclas - New world whisky tasting.
Published July 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 23
Iain Henderson - Ben Nevis - Eau-de-vie stills - Moonshine - Vatted Malts tasting.
Published June 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 22
Festival Previews - Collecting - Forsyth's - Caramel - 12 year olds tasting.
Published May 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 21
Whisky and art - Buying a cask - Brian Morrison - Rye Tasting.
Published February 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 20
Whisky & Literature - Glengoyne - Vintage Malts - Canadian Tasting.
Published December 2001.
Whisky Magazine Issue 18
Whisky & Cigars - Islay Whisky Festival - Glenmorangie.
Published September 2001.
Whisky Magazine Issue 16
Best of the Best 2001 - How to taste - Glenfiddich.
Published June 2001.
Whisky Magazine Issue 15
Spirit of Ireland - Isle of Arran - Vintage Malts - Blackadder.
Published April 2001.
Whisky Magazine Issue 14
Women and Whisky - Old Pulteney - Vintage Malts - Brown Forman.
Published February 2001.
Whisky Magazine Issue 13
Jim McEwan - Booker Noe - Ultimate Macallan Tasting - Aberlour Distillery.
Published December 2000.
Whisky Magazine Issue 12
By Royal Appointment - Jack Daniel's - Highland Park - Highland Malts.
Published November 2000.
Ardbeg Rennaissance
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.90%
8 Everything here has been reduced to elemental levels.
A nice circle completed.
Auld Reekie 10 Years Old
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 Underplayed and understated and all the more interesting for it. Aperitif.
Balblair 12 Years Old
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 Another great Balblair.
Boisdale Islay (Laphroaig)
- Scotland - 46.00%
8 Ordered and enjoyable.
Boisdale Speyside (Mortlach)
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 An uncompromising malt which demands a cigar..or two. Love it,or leave it,this one won't care. The best of
the Boisdale trio.
Duncan Taylor Lonach Glenrothes
- Scotland - 42.70%
7 Reminds me of gentlemen's coconut oil shaving cream. If you like that,you'll love this.
Glengoyne Glenguin Shiraz Cask Finish
- Scotland - 48.00%
6 More of a fruit squash than a whisky, but use it as a delicious,ready-mixed summer drink.
Glenmorangie Astar
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.10%
8 A gorgeous,luscious dram. ‘Morangie to the max.
Karuizawa 1971 Cask No 6878
- Japan - 64.10%
8 Should only be consumed in small amounts by consenting adults. Highest recommendation
Karuizawa 1986 Cask No 7387
- Japan - 60.70%
7 Unreconstructed macho whisky
Matisse Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
6 “Old Blended/3 Years Old” Huh?
The Wee Dram Caol Ila 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 Precise and poised. Happy Birthday Wee Dram.
Tobermory 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.30%
7 Honest and well made.
AnCnoc 1994
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 Another wee charmer from anCnoc.
Balblair 1975
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 The Balblair bandwagon continues.
Berry's Own Selection Clynelish
- Scotland - 46.00%
6 Needs moretime in wood.
Berry's Own Selection Glen Grant 1993
- Scotland - 53.80%
7 No real depth or complexity.
Berry's Own Selection Glenglassaugh
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 A lovely dram..hope its new owners find some like this lurking in the warehouses.
Berry's Own Selection Linkwood
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 Pleasant enough.
Berry's Own Selection Mortlach
- Scotland - 56.40%
7 A 70s playboy...all mirrored shades, suede jacket,woody aftershave and cigar.
Berry's Own Selection Port Ellen
- Scotland - 46.00%
8 This is top notch stuff. One of the best Port Ellen's for some while. Snap it up.
Buffalo Trace Cabernet Franc Aged After 6 Years
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 45.00%
7 Attractive nose,but the grip obliterates any charm.
Buffalo Trace Cabernet Franc Aged After 8 Years
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 43.00%
0 Great nose but disappointing palate. It's not as simple as ‘what's the right age',but at what point has the cask
done its job. This has gone too far.
Cutty Sark Blended Malt
- Scotland - 40.00%
7 Decent but not that exciting.
Four Roses 120th Anniversary Barrel Strength 110.8 Proof
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 55.40%
8 The perfumed aspect might not appeal to all,but the balance on this is great. Recommended.
Grant's 12 Years old
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Would take ice and ginger well. Very good blending.
Grant's Family Reserve
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Does exactly what it sets out to do.
Highland Park 18 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.30%
9 A stunningly great whisky. One of the finest I've had for a considerable time.
Old Masters Glenturret 14 Years Old
- Scotland - 56.90%
7 Absolutely no cask interaction, making this the polar opposite of the last quartet. In a way this is a very
instructive tasting.
The Antiquary 1977 Rare Old Blended
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 Great balance and a real surprise in the mouth...and it's green.
The Balvenie Signature
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 Best neat and further proof of Balvenie's premier league status.
The Family Casks 1967 Release II Cask Number 5117
- Scotland - 40.00%
7 Better than the previous two with a certain muscular strength.
The Family Casks 1952 Release II Cask Number 1710
- Scotland - 41.90%
7 Great balance and complexity.
The Family Casks 1957 Release II Cask Number 2115
- Scotland - 46.50%
6 Too long in the wood.

