The Miller's Tale
Welcome to a landmark issue. A milestone. When Whisky Magazine was launched there were many blinkered sceptics – you know who you are – who asked “what on earth will you find to write about? Is ...
December 2003, Issue 36, page 5

Battle at Wounded Knee
Michael Jackson survives ot wonder about Jonnie Walker
December 2003, Issue 36, page 11

Time to sort this out
Dave Broom launches a campaign for clear labelling
December 2003, Issue 36, page 12

Acting the part
It was only amatter of time before Monarch of the Glen discovered whisky. Gavin Smith reports.
December 2003, Issue 36, page 16

We're celebrating five glorious years
Five years, my brain hurts alot; five years, that's all we've got..."
December 2003, Issue 36, page 24

Mix it up and start again
Why don't whiskies from different nations ever get belnded togeterh? Or do they? Gavin Smith found out
December 2003, Issue 36, page 32

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

London mixes a recipe for success
Whisky cocktails present mixologists with a unique set of problems. But some of London's finest were up for the challenge. Dominic Roskrow reports.
December 2003, Issue 36, page 40

A lord among malts (Glenrothes)
Glenrothes has a formidable reputation as a single malt and is a key component in the internationally renowned Cutty Sark. Tom Bruce-Gardyne visited the distillery
December 2003, Issue 36, page 42

Collector's corner
Distillery representative for whisky Magazine John M Rose presents another selection of collectible whisky
December 2003, Issue 36, page 46

Extending the family
Bourbon producer Heaven Hill is a family business that's branching out. Kate Ennis joined the extended family in Kentucky for a preview of their new vintage.
December 2003, Issue 36, page 48

A rose amongst the thorns (Aberiour)
Our Mystery Visitor discovers the Aberiour Distilery Experience
December 2003, Issue 36, page 50

The distinct smell of winter
Jefferson Chase writes about The Winter Father by Andre Dubus Snr.
December 2003, Issue 36, page 53

From Russia with love...
Vodka is the drink of choice for the average Russian but whisky has its fans. How did it get there? Erkin Touzmohamedov recounts the strange case of whisky and Stalin
December 2003, Issue 36, page 55

Cool and collected
Ian Wisniewski explores the mysteries of the ageing warehouse and looks at how different types affect the eventual taste of your whisky
December 2003, Issue 36, page 64

A place of my own at last
Editor Dominic Roskrow celebrates the end of his first year by getting his own column
December 2003, Issue 36, page 74