Blended whisky is most often considered a poor relation to single malts.
Blended whisky is most often considered a poor relation to single malts. And when you consider that 90 per cent of whisky sold is in this category, much of it of questionable quality and with no restraints on the age (above the legal minimum of three years) of the whisky nor
on its malt content, the...
By Dominic Roskrow
from Issue 43 published on 23/10/2004
Shock! £60 or more for a bottle of blend.
Shock! £60 or more for a bottle of blend. Horror! Whisky served straight from the freezer. Nightmare! Whisky with exotic fruits – the world of super-premium blends is quite an alarming place for whisky traditionalists.
But they’re fighting a rearguard action. The world is embracing these luxury ble...
By Ian Buxton
from Issue 43 published on 23/10/2004
Ailsa Craig
Company: A Dewar Rattray
Age: none
ABV: 40%
Territories: NA
Description: smoky but has a unique and unusual taste created by the harsh grain and the oily and interesting malt content
The Antiquary 21 Years
Company:
Age: 21 years
ABV: 43%
Territories: Worldwide
Description: rich, fruit...
By Dominic Roskrow
from Issue 43 published on 23/10/2004
Chivas and Glenmoranige smarten up their act for Chistmas
The pre Christmas period is always an intense one for drinks companies. But this year the blended sector looks set to be more competitive than ever as the leading brands vie for position.
And two of the very best products in the market – The Baillie Nicol Jarvie and the Chivas Regal 18 - are gettin...
By Dominic Roskrow
from Issue 43 published on 23/10/2004
