Benromach 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 A well-structured dram with character and delicacy. Very refreshing. A perfect Speysider to recommend.
Benromach 1969
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 An old-fashioned whisky for an old-fashioned winter's evening. Wins points for being cuddly rather than complex.
Benromach 21 Years Old, Old Tokaji Finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.00%
7 Rather unbalanced. The nose is far more promising than the palate. What's the point of the finish?
Benromach 8 Years Old Maderia
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.00%
7 The nose was promising but the palate did not deliver all. Water stresses
the bitterness.
Benromach Burgundy Wood
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.00%
7 Give this whisky time to open on a sweeter side.
Benromach Organic
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 This suggests a young spirit and lots of oak. Not balanced.
Benromach Origins
Single Malt - Scotland - 0.00%
7 Balance and character. Recommended.
Benromach Origins Batch 2 Port Pipes 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.00%
8 Wholly matured in port pipes. Shows great balance and style for a 12 Years
Old and is marked accordingly.
Benromach Traditional
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 A spring meadow with dew on the grass.
Cadenhead's Benromach 1976, 27 Years Old Authentic Collection
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.10%
8 The nose promised more smoothness. Quite an austere character on the palate but with a lot of class.
Gordon & MacPhail 10 Years Old Cask Strength
Single Malt - Scotland - 59.90%
7 Fresh and vibrant. Attractive.
Gordon & MacPhail 18 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 The best Benromach I have tasted. I wonder what she should expect in a few years from the new stillhouse.
Gordon & MacPhail 1973
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 After a weekend walk in the country? Mid to late afternoon. Who needs tea? Just a slice of fruit pie and a generous dram of Benromach.
Gordon & MacPhail Benromach 1974
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 I have always found Benromach assertively flowery, herbal, almost cedary. Will this highly distinctive character prevail in the new, smaller, stills introduced since the change of ownership? Tastings...
Gordon & MacPhail Benromach 1980
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.60%
7 A wake up dram. Not a great deal of complexity but an enjoyable fruitiness to make you think of springtime.
Gordon & MacPhail Benromach 22 Years Old, Port Wood Finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.00%
7 Should the pink tangerine blush of this whisky hint at Bacchus? He may have glanced at the cask, but I can't find him in the glass.
Gordon & MacPhail Benromach Peat Smoke
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 Once the middle fills out will be a lovely addition to the range.
Gordon & MacPhail Benromach Traditional
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 This one really does have subtlety. A lovely, delicate aperitif.
Casting off with Benromach
The Benromach name will take to the high seas this year as whisky producer Gordon & MacPhail backs the Glasgow crew competing in this year's Round the World Yacht Race.
Speaking about its involvement...
March 2007, Issue 62, page 7
Born again- and again and again (Benromach)
Benromach Distillery reopened last year, for the sixth time in its hundred-year history. Jim Murray hopes that this time it's for good
June 1999, Issue 4, page 28
Being Certified
Gavin D. Smith looks into the organic label
March 2012, Issue 102, page 26
Striking a balance
Benromach is a small distillery but it's starting to punch above its weight. As Dominic Roskrow reports, it's a perfect balance of old and new.
June 2010, Issue 88, page 40
A Speyside landmark
Joel Harrison braves a cold snap and heads up to Benromach
April 2013, Issue 111, page 40
Speyside opens up
The Cluny Bank Hotel is working within the community of Forres to give whisky fans the perfect Scottish break. Dominic Roskrow stayed there
January 2005, Issue 45, page 44
Raising the bar (Gordon & McPhail)
Gordon & McPhail is something of a ‘one stop shop'f or whisky enthusiasts. As it celebrates 10 years as
a distillery owner our man looks at why it continues to surprise and delight
March 2007, Issue 62, page 50
Speyside Regionalism
Ian Wisniewski asks what is the Speyside style of malt whisky?
March 2013, Issue 110, page 20
Oh La La! (La Zouch)
The name might suggest a certain French flavour but La Zouch is a quintessentially English restaurant
selling some rather exceptional whiskies. Richard Jones pulls up a chair.
November 2006, Issue 60, page 21
The lure of the Spey
In the latest in our series of places to visit we look at North Speyside.
April 2009, Issue 79, page 38
Independent's day
Dave Broom reports on the challenges facing a determined new breed of independent bottle-distillers
October 2002, Issue 26, page 16
Brewer's decline
The number of distilleries using brewer's yeast has declined significantly since the 1990s. Ian Wisniewski asks why.
January 1970, Issue 84, page 28
The visitors' guide to... Speyside
In each issue of Whisky Magazine this year we will look at a whisky region from a tourist's point of view. First up, Speyside
January 2006, Issue 53, page 34
Cask Strength Malts
The tradition of high strength bottlings was a natural launch pad for cask strength malts,which have gathered momentum since the late 1980s. Ian Wisniewski finds out more.
March 2007, Issue 62, page 60
Young at heart
It's a fallacy to state that the older the whisky, the better it is. Young malts can have their own attractions. Ian Wisniewski reports
January 2005, Issue 45, page 56
A world of difference
Of all the events that this job involves, the Best of the Best tasting is among my favourites.
January 2005, Issue 45, page 5
Where next for peat?
Peaty whisky has been enjoying a long spell in the limelight.But are there new territories to explore? Ian Wisniewski reports
April 2006, Issue 55, page 22
Parker's Progress
Richard Parker is turning a passion for whisky in to a healthy business. Dominic Roskrow reports
November 2006, Issue 60, page 27
The state of independents
How good are the independent bottling companies? We decided to find out in our biggest ever tasting – more than 175 entrants in 24 categories,judged by nine judges over seven weeks. Dominic Roskrow ...
September 2005, Issue 50, page 16
The eternal question
In the latest in the series on whisky terms Dominic Roskrowlooks at the letters N and O.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 31
National Treasures
The search starts to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. Scotland, Ireland and Canada have been scrutinised,we find out who is in the running.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 8
Speyside festival preview
It's bigger, it's better and it's back – yes, once again, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is upon us and the organisers promise a host of good things. Ian Buxton investigates
May 2002, Issue 22, page 34
The Miller's Tale
Thank you to everyone who exhibited and attended Whisky Live. And to the Whisky Magazine team who contributed to making it such a fantastic event. It was the biggest ever and a sell out.
There were, ...
June 2003, Issue 31, page 5
Travelling in style
Joe Bates provides a guide to the best duty free purchases and looks at the best stores to buy from. This issue: World of Whiskies
March 2005, Issue 46, page 55
Cypriot sunshine (Cyprus)
Joe Bates checks out what the Mediterranean island has to offer the travellers
June 2007, Issue 64, page 57
Taken by storm
We report from the recent Shanghai show
July 2009, Issue 81, page 10
Going organic
Ian Wisniewski looks at whether the trend for organic proucts has a place in the world of malt whisky
April 2005, Issue 47, page 64
Highland survivor (Millburn)
In the latest of our series Gavin D Smith investigates another gem
June 2007, Issue 64, page 52
A quiet retreat
Gavin D. Smith investigates a newly developed whisky room offering comfort and drams
September 2010, Issue 90, page 50
Zouch Alors
Our man pulls up an armchair for a consultation in the whisky showroom
June 2011, Issue 96, page 32
From the editor
You are male, in your early 40s. You are married with two children and have a household income of over £50,000 ($80,000) per year. You have visited distilleries in Scotland. You always read Michael J...
December 2001, Issue 20, page 5
A captivating cocktail
Ian Wisniewski looks at the Atholl Brose
June 2006, Issue 56, page 25
The red carpet treatment
Whisky tourism continues apace and discerning enthusiasts continue to demand something special
from their visit. Dominic Roskrow reports
November 2007, Issue 67, page 48
The green revolution
With green issues firmly on the agenda,how eco-friendly have malt whisky distilleries become? Ian Wisniewski finds out.
February 2009, Issue 78, page 28
Independent spirit
Independent bottlers have driven innovation in the industry. But what future do they have?
Ian Wisniewski investigates
October 2004, Issue 43, page 72
At the helm
In a new series Dominic Roskrow celebrates some of the people who are contributing to whisky,quietly making our lives richer. First up is Ingvar Ronde,publisher of the Malt Whisky Yearbook.
January 2009, Issue 77, page 33
Rising stars
The search starts again to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. In the first round of voting our focus turns to Scotland.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 6
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
Pilgrim's progress
The Pilgrim Fathers who left the area for North America via Holland may or may have approved, but the East Midlands is now home to a thriving whisky shop. Richard Jones reports
July 2006, Issue 57, page 61
Conval-no-more
In the latest of our series Gavin D Smithlooks at the history behind Convalmore
September 2007, Issue 66, page 35
Worth a visit?
It's hard to believe that just a few years ago public access to a distillery was rare. Now many offer tours or tastings and they're becoming increasingly sophisticated. Dominic Roskrow reports
April 2005, Issue 47, page 20
The history makers
For our 10th anniversary issue,Ian Buxton profiles 10 people who have shaped today's global whisky industry.While these are only short biographical sketchs of individuals,all of whom deserve an articl...
November 2008, Issue 76, page 23
Showtime
Two of the greatest shows on earth.We provide an overview ofWhisky Live in Glasgow and Paris.
October 2006, Issue 59, page 41
Grand masters of malt
Gordon & MacPhail brought malt whisky to the people. Ken Hyder salutes the legendary pioneers who have always done it their way
February 2000, Issue 8, page 60
Tomorrow's malt (Balvnie)
Tucked under the roof of Balvnie is a brand new and entirely separate distillery. Jim Murray charts the progress of Kininvie, currently 8 years old and maturing nicely
January 1999, Issue 1, page 56
Inverness and beyond
We look at the region of Speyside round about Inverness
January 2007, Issue 61, page 34
Whisky Oasis (The Whisky Chaser)
Martin Betts visits a veritable whisky paradise well hidden in the extreme north-west of England.
December 2000, Issue 13, page 74
Arranged marriage
So how do whiskies cope once they have come of age and are ready for single-malt marriage? Ian Wisniewski investigates
June 2003, Issue 31, page 72
Fragrant Harbour
Jonny McCormickon the war on fakes and a look at rare whisky in the East
July 2012, Issue 105, page 80
Foreshots and Feints
The quality of a new make spirit is crucial to making good whisky. Ian Wisniewski delves deeper into the process
August 2006, Issue 58, page 61


