William M. Dowd heads to the Ozark mountains to investigate Glenmorangie's impressive wood policy.
In most of life’s undertakings, patience is a virtue. In whisky making, it is a requirement. And, in this era of worldwide efforts to improve the sustainability of the environment, it is becoming an...
From Issue 72 in
Whisky Production
published on 19/06/2008
Rye is on the rise again,William M.Dowd looks at what’s hot out there at the moment
“I’d just helped Ed Hickey into a taxi. Ed had been mixing his whiskey with his rye, and I felt he needed conveying. I started to walk down the street when I heard a voice saying: ‘Good evening,...
From Issue 65 in
Rye Whisky
published on 20/07/2007
Canada’s blends are respected across the world,William M.Dowd found out why they’re so good.
Collingwood, Ontario -- The 800- pound gorilla swirled the amber concoction around, sniffed it, tasted it, then delivered the verdict. "Well, Terry, this is ...uh ... crap," he said.
If that's the wa...
From Issue 58 in
Canadian Whisky
published on 30/08/2006