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Issue 111 Out Now

Whisky Magazine Issue 111

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Cardhu

Cardhu 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
Balanced if not hugely complex.

Cardhu Special Cask Reserve
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Well balanced and worth seeking out.

Rare Malts Cardhu 1973 27 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 60.00%
7 They made bigger, peatier whiskies in those days.

Rare Malts Cardhu 1973, 25 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 60.50%
7 For teatime – more fun than Darjeeling.

Clear as mud?
When is a Cardhu not a Cardhu? Dave Broom investigates

September 2003, Issue 33, page 12

Time to sort this out
Dave Broom launches a campaign for clear labelling

December 2003, Issue 36, page 12

All smiles as peace breaks out?
Dave Broom wryly observes the surreal lovefest that Whisky Live has become

May 2004, Issue 39, page 12

Wow - what happened?
The last three months of 2003 were as lively as it ever gets in the sedate world of whisky. Dominic Roskrowlooks at how whisky seemed to get everywhere for a while.

February 2004, Issue 37, page 74

What a mix up
When is a blend, not a blend? When it's a vatted malt.

March 2005, Issue 46, page 3

Life beyond Lagavulin
Michael Jackson refutes the belief that new devotees of whisky want blandness in thei drams

January 1999, Issue 1, page 7

In conversation (Evan Thomas Cattanach)
Charles MacLean meets Evan Thomas Cattanach, long-term Distillery Manager and now Director of Scotch Knowledge for Schefflin & Somerset in New York

December 2001, Issue 20, page 85

GOLDEN YEAR FOR EXPERT
Whisky expert John Black is celebrating 50 years in the industry and with family links to the whisky business dating back over 150 years. Having worked at distilleries throughout Scotland, John began...

November 2008, Issue 76, page 6

A gem in the eye of a storm (Cardhu)
Say the word ‘Cardhu' and it stirs up images of underhand dealings. But the distillery intrinsically linked to last year's scandal is charming and impressive, and its staff outstanding. Ian Buxton r...

January 2005, Issue 45, page 30

British food and drink savoured in Lisbon
The Single Malt Club Of Scotland was launched in Portugal at a ceremony held at the Ambassador's Residence in Lisbon. Over 100 whisky enthusiasts attended the event in April, including members of the ...

July 2001, Issue 17, page 13

The Miller's Tale
Oddly enough, unlike the 1,000 or so visitors, I did not get the opportunity to taste much at Whisky Live in Tokyo (see review pages 16-17). However, those precious few whiskies I did manage to sample...

February 2004, Issue 37, page 5

The Miller's Tale
Nothing lasts forever. Look at the England rugby team's unbeaten record at Twickenham (fortunately, I couldn't watch Ireland break England's winning streak as I was at Whisky Live). Look at Cardhu Pur...

May 2004, Issue 39, page 5

For your pleasure
Jonny McCormick encourages you to delve into your private collection.

September 2010, Issue 90, page 74

The ghost in the machine
Charles Maclean takes a midnight tour of spectural distillery dogs ghostly maltmen and spirit footsteps that are silenced by the burning of boots. So draw the curtains and gather round the fire

January 1999, Issue 1, page 34

Anything but a Greek tragedy
Greece has one of the biggest markets for whisky in the world. Tom Bruce-Gardyne reports

June 2004, Issue 40, page 34

From the Editor
I was lunching with my publisher recently in a trendy London restaurant, as one does. It was the kind of place which is favoured by advertising account executives and merchant bankers; my publisher wa...

September 2000, Issue 11, page 5

Bile with Style
Jefferson Chase on a sharp-penned Canadian who both writes and drinks whisky – Mordecai Richler

March 2003, Issue 29, page 47

Vat is the fuss about?
Are vatted malts set to be the success story of 2004? We asked a group of experts

May 2004, Issue 39, page 20

Happy hunting grounds - Mystery Visitor goes to Speyside
Shrouded in an enigmatic air, Whisky Magazine's undercover visitor centre guru checks out four of Speyside's finest

June 2002, Issue 23, page 44

The strange case of the Bothy Still
Gavin D Smith looks at how Diageo's forerunners flirted with the idea of launching a ‘boutique' distillery based on an illegal operation – and how it ended up on the shelf

October 2003, Issue 34, page 48

A Case for Blends
Gavin D. Smithis a regular contributor to Whisky Magazine and the author of more than a dozen books about whisky, along with several on beer and Scottish history. He is also contributing editor of www...

September 2011, Issue 98, page 13

The Pundit and the Popper
Michael Jackson brainstorming on behalf of Scotch Whisky.

September 2004, Issue 42, page 11

The passion
Serge Valentin is a founder member of The Malt Maniacs and is serious about his whisky. But as we found out, he knows how to have fun with it too.

September 2009, Issue 82, page 33

Hold the front page...
In tabloid speak we need to strike while the iron's hot and make hay while the sun shines. Dominic Roskrow looks at how whisky is enjoying life as a media darling

April 2004, Issue 38, page 82

Why Scotch is sexy in Spain
Tom Bruce-Gardyne explores the reasons, both cultural and political, behind Spain becoming the world's biggest consumer of Scotch whisky and with an image quite unlike any other

December 2001, Issue 20, page 66

Whisky Week
Whisky Week tours Scotland Inspired by Homecoming Scotland's aim to attract as many folk from around the world as possible, Whisky Week was born to provide the very best tastings and dinners in the he...

October 2009, Issue 83, page 8

The Splendour of Speyside
Nature and native cunning have nurtured the distillery industry on the banks of the Spey. Tom Bruce-Gardyne took a trip through a whisky wonderland

October 1999, Issue 6, page 68

Box clever (John Glaser)
Dave Broom talks to John Glaser, the man exploring the boundaries of whisky

August 2002, Issue 25, page 34

Still mourning
Tamdhu is the latest distillery to be mothballed. Gavin D. Smith reports.

July 2010, Issue 89, page 34

Dispelling the myths
This month, Diageo's £40 million complex at Roseisle opened its doors to the press, offering an insight into one of Scotland's most ambitious - and controversial distillery projects in the last deca...

October 2010, Issue 91, page 46

On the home front
Dave looks at the recent goings on in the industry and Scotland.

September 2009, Issue 82, page 10

Whisky pioneer
In the male-dominated world of whisky, the contributuin of women is oftern overlooked. Helen Arthur puts the record straight

February 2001, Issue 14, page 20

Go Johnnie go (Johnnie Wallker)
Johnnie Wallker is 200 years old. Ian Buxton looks at the history of a whisky icon

June 2005, Issue 48, page 20

View from the other side
For this debate we ask a group of non whisky industry people for their view on the subject

January 2005, Issue 45, page 20

Tomes of Zurich
Switzerland might not seem an obvious place to find a good whisky bar, but the Widder Bar is just that. Jefferson Chase reports

September 2004, Issue 42, page 46

Whisky, cocktails, and all that jazz (Be Bop Bar)
Ken Hoskins travels to eastern Europe and puts his feet up in the Be Bop Bar with his new Czech mate.

November 2000, Issue 12, page 76

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

A case of Norwegian wood
Martin Moodle conducts his annual survey on what's hot - and good value - in the duty free shops of the world

August 2002, Issue 25, page 56

East Meets West
Liza Weisstuch reports on a meeting of minds at Mdount Vernon

July 2012, Issue 105, page 24

It's all in the blend
This month we ask three master blenders where the sector fits in in respect to the rest of the whisky market

October 2004, Issue 43, page 18

Blending blocks
Drink writer of the year Dave Broom investigates what exactly makes up a blend- and how blenders are steering away from old-school terminology to describe their art

July 2002, Issue 24, page 38

Fragrant Harbour
Jonny McCormickon the war on fakes and a look at rare whisky in the East

July 2012, Issue 105, page 80

Back with a vengeance
Tullibardine shut its doors in the 1990s. Now, as part of a retail complex, it is back. Charles MacLean went to the triumphant reopening

January 2005, Issue 45, page 34

The Mission & Message
Meet the man who moved from history to marketing expert

April 2013, Issue 111, page 26

The biggest and the best (Glenfiddich)
Home of the biggest malt whisky distillery in Scotland and the world's best-selling single malt, Glenfiddich Distillery has consistently produced whisky that consumers can't get enough of. David Stirk...

June 2001, Issue 16, page 28

Ghosts in the works
Ghosts are a common feature in whisky distilleries. Robin Laing goes in search of some of the most famous onces

August 2006, Issue 58, page 50

Le momentum du malt
France remains an exciting and intriguing territory for whisky. Tom Bruce-Gardyne reports

September 2003, Issue 33, page 32

Standing out from the pack
Cragganmore is an anomaly – a maverick Speysider chosen by its owners to represent the Speyside region, a quiet and complex malt produced at a distillery in the shadow of the mighty and getting migh...

July 2010, Issue 89, page 40

The spice route
Kate Ennis discovers that whisky can be the spice of life

February 2008, Issue 70, page 56

Rediscovering America
Charles K. Cowdery looks at the changing state of play for the global drinks giant

July 2011, Issue 97, page 18

Chart Position

Latest
38
Best
31
Average
36

Bottle Price

Average
£79
Highest
£1,200

Visit the WMI page for more information

Cardhu 12 Year Old
The Whisky Exchange
£31.35
Cardhu 12 Year Old
Master of Malt
£32.05
Cardhu 12 Year Old
The Drink Shop
£36.65
Cardhu 12 Year Old 3cl Sample
Whisky-Online.com
£2.95
Cardhu 12 Year Old 3cl Sample
Master of Malt
£4.06
Cardhu 12 Year Old 70 Proof
Whisky-Online.com
£295.00
Cardhu 12 Year Old Bot.1970s
The Whisky Exchange
£399.00
Cardhu 12 Year Old Bot.1980s
The Whisky Exchange
£175.00
Cardhu 12 Year Old Bot.1980s
The Whisky Exchange
£203.90
Cardhu 12 Year Old Bot.1980s
The Whisky Exchange
£225.00
Cardhu 12 Year Old Bot.1980s
The Whisky Exchange
£175.00
Cardhu 12 Year Old Glass Pack
The Whisky Exchange
£37.35
Cardhu 12 Year Old Glass Pack
Whisky-Online.com
£36.50
Cardhu 12 Year Old In Leather Pouch
Master of Malt
£32.95
Cardhu 12 Year Old Leather Pouch
The Whisky Exchange
£34.95
Cardhu 12 Year Old With Glass
Master of Malt
£41.45
Cardhu 12 Years Old
The Whisky Shop Dufftown
£39.95
Cardhu 12 Years Old 12
Lions Whisky
£125.00
Cardhu 12 Years Old Wax & Vitale 12
Lions Whisky
£215.00
Cardhu 12yo 12
Lions Whisky
£145.00
Cardhu 12yo 12
Lions Whisky
£135.00
Cardhu 15 Year Old Manager's Dram Bot.1980s
The Whisky Exchange
£499.00
Cardhu 15 Year Old The Manager's Dram
Whisky-Online.com
£400.00
Cardhu 18 Year Old
The Whisky Exchange
£68.49
Cardhu 18 Year Old
The Whisky Exchange
£68.95
Cardhu 1973 27 Year Old
The Whisky Exchange
£299.00
Cardhu 1973 27yo Rare Malts 27 1973
Lions Whisky
£240.00
Cardhu 27 Year Old 1984 The Octave Duncan Taylor
Master of Malt
£154.25
Cardhu 5 Year Old Bot.1980's
The Whisky Exchange
£199.00
Cardhu 8 Year Old Batch 2
Whisky-Online.com
£595.00
Cardhu 8 Year Old Bot.1970s
The Whisky Exchange
£399.00
Cardhu Highland Malt Whisky Bot.1970s
The Whisky Exchange
£399.00
Cardhu Highland Malt Whisky Bot.1970s
The Whisky Exchange
£399.00
Cardhu Over 8 Years Old Wax & Vitale 8
Lions Whisky
£220.00
Cardhu Over 8yo Cork Cap Over 8
Lions Whisky
£190.00
Cardhu Special Cask Reserve
The Whisky Exchange
£50.95
Cardhu Special Cask Reserve Batch 09.08
The Whisky Shop Dufftown
£43.95
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