Ian Wisniewski meets the nextgeneration of Scottish blenders who,like their American counterparts already
featured in this issue,are taking the industry into the future.
Ultimately, everything depends on the master blender.After all,however rigorous the production process and wood management, it’s up to the master blender to maintain a consistent flavour profile for established brands.And as distilleries keep extending their portfolios, a master blender’s creativity...
By Ian Wisniewski
from Issue 69 published on 18/01/2008
Ian Wisniewski looks at the essential decisions behind choosing washbacks
As each stage of the production process entails options that influence the character of the new make spirit, every decision is significant.While the focus tends to be on the size and shape of the stills, and perhaps the length of the fermentation process, one essential decision is the type of washba...
By Ian Wisniewski
from Issue 67 published on 01/11/2007
