Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Well by the time you read this in the UK I will be somewhere in Scotland on a Triumph Bonneville visiting a few distilleries to make Journey's Blend. If you are in the States or elsewhere I will proba...
June 2009, Issue 80, page 5

The view from the top
More than 30 enthusiasts, including some distillery managers, made their way to the summit of Ben Rinnes recently. The group were there for the unveiling of a toposcope, or orientation plaque, which ...
June 2009, Issue 80, page 6

Whisky Week: Join the fun
Enjoy a week of whisky celebrations throughout Scotland.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 8

First among piers
We review the recent Whisky Live New York.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 10

Taking a tasting bee
Dave discusses language,tasting honey and the art of bee keeping.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 12

Coming on song
Dominic Roskrow looks at four distilleries that have recently passed a big milestone.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 14

Weighing the Anker
Ted Bruning looks at the latest distillery to open its doors, this time in Belgium.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 18

Keeper's of the flame
Gavin D Smith continues his look at great distillery fires.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 22

A life under sail
Dave Broom talks about the ocean wave, true grit,determination and a good drop of malt with one of Britain's most iconic maritime explorers.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 24

Maturing years
Various factors influence the character of the new make spirit during maturation, and determine a malt's final flavour profile, as Ian Wisniewski finds out.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 28

Enduring Irish heritage
Gavin D.Smith looks at the legendary home of one of Ireland's celebrated whiskeys.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 32

Blackadder ploughs on
In the latest of our series celebrating some of whisky's lesser known personalities,Dominic Roskrow talks to Robin Tucek,owner of independent whisky company Blackadder.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 33

Perfectly Prague
Joe Bates heads out east to find a surprise in Eastern Europe.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 34

The lure of the Isle
The Editor packs his bags and heads north,to find a gem of a bar.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 36

A state of mind
The state of Kentucky offers the whiskey lover a great deal of choice. But there's plenty for the non bourbon drinker too.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 38

Family values
The bourbon industry is undergoing a major transformation, and its biggest player isn't going to fall behind. Dominic Roskrow reports on the changes at Jim Beam and its parent company.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 42

Distilling revolution
Liza Weisstuch looks at some of the new wave of craft distillers who have started to grab the headlines and glasses of whisky lovers.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 46

Best buys?
Ian Buxton looks at the how and why of collecting.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 51

The Spice of Life
Kate Portman takes her seat at the table for a bit of Eastern delight.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 52

Heavy plants crossing
Jefferson Chase looks at a ground breaking 50s novel.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 71

Ask the expert
If you have a question for John,send it to editorial@whiskymag.com or by post to Questions & Answers, Whisky Magazine, St Faiths House Mountergate, Norwich,England, NR1 1PY
June 2009, Issue 80, page 72

Join the debate
email the team editorial@whiskymag.com
June 2009, Issue 80, page 74