Let's dive in at the deep end
Only one thing: they drank my entire bottle of Laphroaig
July 2004, Issue 41, page 5

The ‘quaiching' of a President
Michael Jackson recalls his part in Ron's downfall
July 2004, Issue 41, page 11

It's all a matter of angles
Dave ‘The Brush' Broom on potting, pirates and promotions
July 2004, Issue 41, page 12

Bladnoch is a strong South Westerly
It takes some getting to but Scotland's most southern distillery is worth the effort. Even when it's silenced
July 2004, Issue 41, page 18

Casting an eye to the future
This month's debate looks at the future role of age statements on bourbons
July 2004, Issue 41, page 20

Heady days as drinkers seek out quality
These are very special days indeed for whisky
July 2004, Issue 41, page 22

Is bourbon coming of age?
Is there a perfect age for American whiskey – and are different age expressions driving the market or in danger of harming it?
July 2004, Issue 41, page 24

How Maker's made its Mark
When TW Samuels VI first produced Maker's Mark he was dismissed as a crackpot. But he succeeded in changing the image of bourbon forever, and the sector is still benefiting Dominic Roskrow reports
July 2004, Issue 41, page 28

Whisky at ease with itself (Yamazaki)
At Yamazaki the distillery and church stand next to each other in harmony. Dave Broom witnesses whisky making at its noblest
July 2004, Issue 41, page 32

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

Out with the old, in with the new? Not quite...
Can whisky-making be taught properly at university, and is our understanding of science leading to better whisky? Gavin Smith looks at the issue
July 2004, Issue 41, page 40

Back from the brink for Scapa
The Scapa distillery on Orkney is to be reopened full time after years of neglect Dominic Roskrow visited it
July 2004, Issue 41, page 44

Finding fellowship in café society
Jefferson Chase stops for a drink at Carson McCullers' Sad Café
July 2004, Issue 41, page 47

A spicier side of Ireland
Celebrity chef Paul Rankin has always used whiskey in his recipes. Dominic Roskrow took a cooking lesson with him and visited his restaurant, Cayenne
July 2004, Issue 41, page 50

Magnificent Seven meet the Famous Five
Chivas billed it as the great Glenlivet Tasting Showdown. Our man Ian Buxton popped along to see what it was all about
July 2004, Issue 41, page 56

Something fishy or a salt on the senses?
Ian Wisniewski explores the phenomenon of marine characteristics and asks why we can taste the sea when we drink some malts
July 2004, Issue 41, page 58

Found on the marketing department floor
American writer Terry Sullivan is the latest guest journalist to grace our pages. And he has some pretty cool industry insiders as contacts…
July 2004, Issue 41, page 74