A decade of words
To mark our 10th anniversary we decided to dig into our archives and bring some of the wittiest, incisive and often poignant words from our two columnists, starting the late, great Michael Jackson.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 14

A malt for all moods (Lord Thurso)
Jane Slade talks to Lord Thurso, a Patron of the Qaich, about his family, his castle and his long love affair with Scotch.
April 2000, Issue 9, page 72

A matter of duty
Eighty-five bottles of Scotch are sold every minute in duty-free shops around the world. Martin Moodie looks at where the best ranges can be found, and where it's worth missing your fight for a specia...
May 1999, Issue 3, page 50

A midsummer night's dreeam
Martine Nouet finds whiskies that lend themselves to teh warm, care free days of summer and creates a refreshing menu to accompany them
June 2001, Issue 16, page 36

A quiet secret to shout about
Roddy Woomble is a superb Scottish songwriter and he deserves discovering says Rocky McCabe
November 2006, Issue 60, page 28

A stupid move
Plans to ban drinking from a glass in pubs and clubs in Scotland are wrong,says Dominic Roskrow
April 2006, Issue 55, page 5

A taste of home
Jane Slade talks to racing yachtsman Andy Hindley about his love of the dram and the sea.
June 2000, Issue 10, page 16

A view to a kiln
Kilning might seem to be a standard practice,but it has a large bearing on the whisky-making process. Ian Wisniewski reports
June 2006, Issue 56, page 62

A-Z of the world's best blends
Ailsa Craig Company: A Dewar Rattray Age: none ABV: 40% Territories: NA Description: smoky but has a unique and unusual taste created by the harsh grain and the oily and interesting malt content The...
October 2004, Issue 43, page 24

All in the wash
Ian Wisniewski looks at the essential decisions behind choosing washbacks
November 2007, Issue 67, page 30

An offering you can't refuse
Luvian's Bottle Shop has built a reputation for fine drinks products. Gavin Smith looks at its whisky offering
May 2004, Issue 39, page 28

As esay as one, two, three?
Peter Mulryan looks at the increasingly rare art of triple distillation
March 2003, Issue 29, page 58

Ask the expert
Karen from Whisky Live Festival suggested I get hold of you as you may be able to help. I have a bottle of White Heather Deluxe 15 Years Old Scotch Whisky in a square decanter type bottle, it's unopen...
June 2010, Issue 88, page 72

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

Beauty is in the glass of the beholder (Old Pulteney)
Gavin D Smith tells the story of Old Pulteney, a beautiful whisky from a 'ginm, windswpt fishing town.'
February 2001, Issue 14, page 38

Bird Watching (Glenturret)
Ruffling a few feathers? The Whisky Magazine Mystery Visitor tries out the Famous Grouse Experience
September 2003, Issue 33, page 24

Blackadder goes forth
Tom Bruce-Gardyne talks to Robin Tcek, proprietor of the independent bottler blackadder, and finds out why he dislikes filtering, industry attitudes and armchairs
April 2001, Issue 15, page 52

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

Blogging it
Richard Jones surfs the ‘net to find some of the more interesting sites of whisky comment and debate
June 2007, Issue 64, page 30

Bodega Don George
Dave Broom heads to a surprising Scottish outpost in the Dominican Republic.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 53

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

Business traffic drives whisky business at Frankfurt
Joe Bates reports from one of Europe's largest airports
July 2007, Issue 65, page 57

But Mr. Ambassador...
On paper being a whisky ambassador would seem to be the dream job but is it all it's cracked up to be? Dominic Roskrow asked some of them.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 20

Buying in Berlin
Joe Bates find his experience a little disappointing but there is hope.
April 2009, Issue 79, page 34

Canada fly...
Joe Bates with the latest from travel retail
October 2005, Issue 51, page 55

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

Class of their own
We showcase the results from this year's Independent Bottlers' Challenge.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 8

Comfy Bumpkin
London's newest gastro-pub has created a relaxing,home from home atmosphere where drinkers can feel comfortable experimenting with whisky,as Kate Ennis discovers
January 2007, Issue 61, page 52

Confessions of a party animal (Charles Kennedy)
The leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy, shares a dram with Jane Slade.
September 2000, Issue 11, page 60

Cutty Sark sails back to UK
“Weel done, Cutty-sark!” roars Tam O'Shanter in the eponymous poem by Robert Burns, full of references to whisky and its emboldening effects. And the ‘cutty sark' of the poem (the old Scots for...
January 2010, Issue 85, page 8

Dave and Goliath
Dave Broom speculate on the fate of the smaller whisky brands faced with today's globalised marketplace
October 2002, Issue 26, page 8

Desert Island drams
What do professional tasters drink for pleasure? Richard Jones finds out what the whisky makers' whiskies are
June 2003, Issue 31, page 30

Desert island malts
Derek Cooper, the winner of the 1999 Glenfiddich Lifetime Achievement award, reveals his selection of the eight favourite whiskies he would take to a desert island and includes the world's first organ...
April 2000, Issue 9, page 18

Down under
Joe Bates checks out the latest developments at Sydney.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 36

Easy does it
The Easy Drinking Whisky Company is taking the selling of whisky to a new level – by selling directly on taste. Dominic Roskrow reports
November 2003, Issue 35, page 40

Edinburgh detective ages aswell as his whisky
Roddy Martine shares a dram with Ian Rankin as he celebrates 20 years of his most famous creation,Inspector Rebus
March 2007, Issue 62, page 54

Education is the key
Dave Broom on why whisky needs to broaden out
April 2006, Issue 55, page 12

Finns can only get better
Joe Bates looks at the solid duty free store in Helsinki
June 2006, Issue 56, page 47

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

Flying to Frankfurt?
Joe Bates heads out to Germany's largest place of work to check out the whisky selection
January 2009, Issue 77, page 34

Fond Memories
Rob reflects on the events of the last couple of months
September 2007, Issue 66, page 5

Forget the headlines
Joe Batesbraves the crowds and keeps an eye on his bags as he checks out the offerings at Heathrow's flagship terminal
June 2008, Issue 72, page 30

Fortune comes knocking (Knockdhu)
Knockdhu is an oddball distillery that defies categorisation.It's owned by Whisky Magazine Distiller of the Year,Inver House.Dominic Roskrow visited it.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 40

Four sweet seasons
Martine Nouet finds a whisky dessert for each of the seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
September 2003, Issue 33, page

From monsters to minnows
Pip Hills looks at who owns what in the world of whisky
March 2003, Issue 29, page 17

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

From the Editor
A thrill ran through the press shortly before Christmas, summed up by The Scotsman's headline: "Cheaper Whisky As Good As Fine Malts Say Experts" and inspired by a Which? report which had completed a ...
February 2001, Issue 14, page 5

From the editor
Is it possible to compile an objective hierarchy of malts?
February 2000, Issue 8, page 5

Frontier spirit (Oddbins)
A drinks retail pioneer, Oddbins stands head and shoulders above many other UK chains for the way it approaches and sells Scotch – like a fellow whisky lover. Tom Bruce-Gardyne finds out more
June 2002, Issue 23, page 48

Fully committed
How do you guarantee customers will love your whisky? Get them to do the selection for you, that's how.Richard Jones joins the Earl Grey Whisky Committee in Leek, Staffordshire, for a night of convers...
April 2006, Issue 55, page 48

Getting a taste for it
Whisper it quietly, but right across the planet a low-key revolution is taking place. Wherever I travel – Havana, New York, London, and er, Cromer, whisky enthusiasts are meeting to share, taste and...
June 2005, Issue 48, page 5

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

Ginza a go-go
Dave Broom takes us on a walking tour through one of Tokyo's popular drinking districts.
January 1970, Issue 84, page 36

Glasgow Showtime
New venue,different time of the year and some fresh new features made for another great show in Glasgow.
December 2007, Issue 68, page 10

Grist to themill
Ian Wisniewski gets to grips with an often overlooked yet vitally important stage of the production process – milling
October 2006, Issue 59, page 56

Group growth
Joe Bates looks at another popular Middle East destination.
January 1970, Issue 84, page 34

Growing old gracefully
Rob Allanson gets an exclusive peek behind the scenes to see how you launch a mature whisky.
July 2008, Issue 73, page 24

Heading Downtown
America's most famous city hosts the greatest whisky show on earth,we find out more
June 2008, Issue 72, page 9

Healthy Hart
Tom Bruce-Gardyne reports on a firm which has flourished bottling fine single malts
January 2003, Issue 28, page 34

High Society dining
The restaurant at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society ought to know about serving whisky with food. Just to check, Ian Buxton dined there twice in three days
July 2005, Issue 49, page 44

Hole in one
The Road Hole Bar in the Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, carries a bottle of single malt from every Scottish distillery, as Brigid James discovered
July 2003, Issue 32, page 26

I should cocoa
Writer Kate Ennis goes on a mouth watering exploration with a London chocolatier.
June 2008, Issue 72, page 52

Icons of Whisky 2008
Following months of scrutiny,much debate and exhaustive rounds of voting, we finally reveal the cream of the crop in the whisky world.
February 2008, Issue 70, page 15

Independently minded
What are the best independent bottlings out there? Our tasters tried more than 160 of them to find out. Here are the results…
November 2007, Issue 67, page 21

Independently minded (Duncan Taylor)
Behind the scenes at one of Scotland's biggest independent bottling companies some of the world's rarest whiskies are stored. Our man joined Duncan Taylor Scotch's managing director Euan Shand in a bi...
June 2007, Issue 64, page 46

Industry 'Oscars' honour the heroes of whisky
The Icons of Whisky recognise the people and companies that have made the biggest contribution to the world of whisky. Dominic Roskrow explains how the winners were chosen
March 2005, Issue 46, page 26

Invite whisky to Christmas dinner
Martine Nouet challenges the stereotypical Christmas dinner with the help of single malt whisky in an attempt to create the perfect family gathering
December 2000, Issue 13, page 66

Island hopping
Scotland's islands are only loosely connected and include vastly differing geographies, histories and whisky styles.
October 2009, Issue 83, page 36

Island life
From Orkney to Arran,Scotland's islands are home to some of Scotland's best distilleries.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 38

It's Islay Time
Jonny McCormick examines how a clutch of Feis Ilé bottlings fared at auction.
June 2010, Issue 88, page 74

It's show time!
The greatest shows on earth. We provide an overview of Whisky Live in London and Tokyo
April 2007, Issue 63, page 58

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April 2009, Issue 79, page 74

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February 2010, Issue 86, page 70

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April 2010, Issue 87, page 70

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The Spey way My issue of Whisky Magazine 87 May/June 2010 arrived in my post this morning. I was in chuffed to see the article about walking the Spey Way. I wrote about my walking down the Spey start...
July 2010, Issue 89, page 78

Keeping it Live!
What will make Whisky Live 2003 the event of the year
January 2003, Issue 28, page 30

Life through a lens
Rob Allanson goes behind the scenes of The Macallan's latest ambitious project and gains exclusive access to the people involved.
January 2009, Issue 77, page 14

Literary Spirit (Iain Banks)
Top author Iain Banks couldn't believe his luck when he was asked to write a book on Scotland's distilleries. He tells Dominic Roskrow about his year drinking whisky
November 2003, Issue 35, page 32

Live and kicking
Marcin Miller evaluates the inaugural Whisky Magazine Live and comes to the conclusion that if you missed it, you missed out
July 2001, Issue 17, page 28

Macallan marathon
Marcin Miller joined a very select number of invited guests for the ultimate Macallan tasting.
July 2002, Issue 24, page 14

Magic in the mix
Why is it that the reverence for single malts can turn into disappointment, or disdain,when single malts are mixed together? Is this based on knowing what blending can achieve,or just unenlightened pr...
September 2005, Issue 50, page 72

Making all the right moves
As ways of making drinking a cerebral pastime, whisky chess takes some beating. Alex Kraaijeveld explains how it works
November 2004, Issue 44, page 40

Maltsters Inc.
Ian Wisniewski reveals the secrets behind this rather complex stage of whisky-making: malting
January 2003, Issue 28, page 48

Melbourne finds room for Scotch
Joe Bates travels down under to check out what's on offer.
December 2007, Issue 68, page 38

Mini bottles, big obsession
Brian Hennigan investigates the murky world of the miniature collector and discovers that these hardened collectors will stop at nothing to achieve their goals
July 2001, Issue 17, page 52

My dark mistress (Ralph Steadman)
The artist and former wild man Ralph Steadman enjoyed a 30 year old love affair with whisky. It was brilliant fun, and so good that it had to stop, he told Jane Slade
October 1999, Issue 6, page 12

National treasures
We showcase the results from this year's Independent Bottlers'Challenge
October 2008, Issue 75, page 14

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

Never mind the barley?
Michael Jackson goes Babbity
October 2004, Issue 43, page 11

New Classics
The autumn is always an exciting time for whisky collectors and connoisseurs. There are generally a number of exciting limited edition releases,targeted at the gift market,and this year is no exceptio...
November 2006, Issue 60, page 18

Norwegian whisky paradise
Joe Bates Gardermoen shops offer taxed locals whisky paradise
January 2007, Issue 61, page 55

Not drinking, flying
Michael issues a wake up call before the whole of Scotland vanishes...or is re-branded
March 2007, Issue 62, page 11

Oasis in an ice desert
Joe Bates with the latest from travel retail
April 2006, Issue 55, page 55

On the road
Part one of the tale of the three men, three motorbikes, five distilleries, and the search for one blended malt.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 12

On the spice trail
Martine Nouet takes a walk on the spiced side of life.
October 2009, Issue 83, page 52

Out of the box
There have been several high profile repackaging of famous brands recently. We are beginning to see more attention paid to bottle shapes and presentation boxes. We decided to ask members of the Whisk...
April 2007, Issue 63, page 16

Peat performance
Peat is a staple ingredient of many classic whiskie. Ian Wisniewski looks at the hows, and whys and wherefores of this valued element .
July 2002, Issue 24, page 61

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

Perpetual Motion
Gavin D Smith talks to the new broom at the Edrington Group.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 44

Personality traits
Ian Wisniewski investigates distillery character versus maturation character
July 2007, Issue 65, page 54

Phenolic fancies
Ian Wisniewski asks what does the term ‘ppm' stand for in relation to a peated malt, and what does this signify in terms of a malt's character?
April 2010, Issue 87, page 38

Raising the roof
Highland Park is investing morethan £550,000 to replace the two pagoda roofs at its Grade B listed distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney. A well-known sight synonymous with Scotch whisky distilleries, alth...
September 2007, Issue 66, page 14

Reaching the top
Top ranking Dubai takes whisky offers upmarket,Joe Bates finds out why.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 34

Record breakers
Marcin Miller particpates in setting a whisky record in Sweden's beautiful capital Stockholm
February 2002, Issue 21, page 13

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

Rising to the challenge
Fermentation is a prime example of multi-tasking,with yeast having to grow,produce alcohol and create various flavours. So,how does yeast manage to tick all the boxes? Ian Wisniewski finds out challen...
October 2009, Issue 83, page 28

Rock to drink to
What would make the ultimate whisky rock album? Rocky McCabe dreams up the perfect compilation
June 2007, Issue 64, page 31

Russians seek out a taste of luxury
A new elite in Russia is demanding the world's very best products, quality single malt among them. Marcin Miller reports
January 2006, Issue 53, page 38

Searching for perfection
perfection The Whisky & Cigar Challenge matches a premium whisky with a premium Cuban cigar to produce the perfect match
May 2004, Issue 39, page 18

Shopping on the fly
Joe Bates finds himself at Glasgow airport facing early morning drams and security warnings
September 2008, Issue 74, page 34

Showtime
Two of the greatest shows on earth.We provide an overview ofWhisky Live in Glasgow and Paris.
October 2006, Issue 59, page 41

Skye in the pie
Whisky is not just whisky, says Claire Macdonald, proprietor of Kinloch Lodge on Skye. What's great with smoked fish might not work with pudding.
May 1999, Issue 3, page 42

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

Spirit of inspiration
Martine Nouet introduces two superb whisky recipes courtesy of innovators from the famous grouse experience and trhe Macallan
November 2002, Issue 27, page 52

Stepping in the right direction (Glengoyne)
Glengoyne,close to Glasgow and not quite Lowlands or Highlands,is a charming but under-rated distillery. Ian Buxton returned there 30 years after he first visited it
June 2006, Issue 56, page 26

Stepping into Heaven
Louisville's Heaven Hill have taken visitor centres in to a new dimension. Charles K. Cowdery went to the opening
January 2005, Issue 45, page 52

Stepping up
William C. Meyers was one of three writers tasked with updating Michael Jackson's Malt Whisky Companion for a sixth edition. So who is he?
June 2010, Issue 88, page 35

Still mourning
Tamdhu is the latest distillery to be mothballed. Gavin D. Smith reports.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 34

Success comes from running a tight Chip
The Ubiquitous Chip is celebrating 30 years at its current location and throughout whisky has been key to its success. Dominic Roskrow visited
June 2005, Issue 48, page 38

Sugar and spice and all things nice
In the final part of his nosing course, Charles Maclean suggests that classifying malts by region has little meaning classification by flavour is more useful: but how on earth do you do it?
August 1999, Issue 5, page 66

Taken by storm
We report from the recent Shanghai show
July 2009, Issue 81, page 10

Talking stills
In the first of two articles on stills, Ian Wisniewskilooks at the role of the wash still,and what happens during the first distillation process
June 2008, Issue 72, page 24

Technical perfection
The Glenrothes is one of Scotland's biggest distilleries but is an enigmatic one too,its doors generally closed to visitors and its malts relatively unknown.Dominic Roskrow visited it.
February 2008, Issue 70, page 40

That perfect moment...
To celebrate our 50th issue we asked a selection of people for their best whisky drinking occasion. Here are the best 50 of them
September 2005, Issue 50, page 26

That's the spirit
In the second of two articles on stills,Ian Wisniewskilooks at the critical role of the spirit still during the second distillation
July 2008, Issue 73, page 29

The 40 degree proof is in the pudding
A freelance writer devoted to whisky, Martine Nouet is also a keen advocate of malt whisky dinners. She runs 'cooking with malt whisky' classes in Paris and wants to promote the blending of whisky wit...
November 2000, Issue 12, page 66

The best Scotch malts in the world
Compiling a top 90 best Scottish malts list is as ambitious a project as this magazine has ever undertook. Dominic Roskrowdescribes how it was done
May 2004, Issue 39, page 22

The BIG Apple
America's east coast metropolis braced itself for the greatest whisky show on earth
June 2007, Issue 64, page 58

The black sheep of the family (The Whisky Shop)
Tom Bruce-Gardyne talks to self-confessed black sheep of the family, Peter Semple, who almost by accident found himself eventually running the largest chain of independent whisky shops in the UK
November 2001, Issue 19, page 66

The blog boys
Dominic Roskrow meets the brains behind the Edinburgh Blog.
January 2010, Issue 85, page 32

The buck stops here
Ian Wisniewski looks at the challenging role of distillery managers
January 2007, Issue 61, page 56

The China syndrome
Shanghai is now one of the world's cutting edge cities and blended whiskies are gaining big markets. But what about malts? Graham Thompson has been peering into his dram to find out more
October 2004, Issue 43, page 54

The essential distillery guide
Duncan and Wendy Graham have travelled to every corner of Scotland in researching their book Visiting Distilleries. We asked them to pick the ten best visitor centres
September 2001, Issue 18, page 38

The French touch
Whisky Magazine's food expert Martine Nouet invites you to try a touch of Scottish fare – in Paris
June 2002, Issue 23, page 56

The gentle art of blending
Blended whiskies are too often dismissed as the poor relation of single malts, but as Dr Jim Swan reveals, their creation is extraordinarily complex.
April 2000, Issue 9, page 22

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

The knowledge
Misako Udo is the ultimate whisky enthusiast and her book The Scottish Whisky Distilleries is the most intensely researched book ever published.
July 2009, Issue 81, page 33

The Mark of a classic (Maker's Mark)
Hand-made Maker's Mark bourbon tastes irresistibly good. Stuart MacLean Ramsay describes an enthralling encounter with Kentucky's alchemists
February 2000, Issue 8, page 38

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

The Miller's Tale
As I write, the football season in the UK has just come to a close. Which prompts me to ask a question. Is Highland Distillers to whisky what Manchester United are to European football's Champions Lea...
July 2003, Issue 32, page 5

The Miller's Tale
Another fascinating 12 months in the world of whisky, then. The trend for small independents buying distilleries from large multinationals goes on. Announcements of new smaller-scale distilling projec...
March 2003, Issue 29, page 5

The Orcadian phoenix
The Scapa Distillery is producing spirit regularly again after a two year renovation programme. Dominic Roskrow reports
October 2006, Issue 59, page 26

The past, present and future of Highland Park
Dave Broom visits Orkney, the home of Highland Park, and discovers that there is more to this timeless island than exceptional whisky
November 2000, Issue 12, page 36

The price is right?
In this issue we ask some of the industry's luminaries to discuss the sensitive issue of pricing and effect on the public's perception of whisky.
October 2006, Issue 59, page 14

The roots of home
Dave uses four whiskies,the Washington cityscape and some stunning photography on a Celtic heritage trail
March 2007, Issue 62, page 12

The silent season
A distillery's year comprises more than four seasons,with the addition of an annual silent season.But while nature's seasons happen quite naturally,the silent season requires a lot of planning.Ian Wis...
February 2008, Issue 70, page 26

The spirit of Orkney
The owners of Highland Park are building on the distillery's heritage and shaping up for a glittering future. Dominic Roskrow finds out what's being lined up.
July 2009, Issue 81, page 43

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 ultimate Christmas indulgence
We thought it would be fun to match some favourite whiskies with cigars, coffee and chocolate for a Christmas treat, so we called on the experts. This is what we got
October 2004, Issue 43, page 32

The unsung heroes of whisky
Dave Broom talks to the people behind some of the world's most famous brands, the blenders, and attempts to piece together the complex jigsaw of tasks their job entails
July 2001, Issue 17, page 16

The whisky forum
Whether you are bemused, confused, excited or delighted, share your views and opinions with other Whisky Magazine readers.
April 2005, Issue 47, page 14

The whisky forum
The best letter in each issue wins a bottle of Berry's Blue Hanger 25 year old. Always impeccably turned out, just like the gentleman it is named after, Berry's Blue Hanger offers soft citrus aromas i...
September 2005, Issue 50, page 14

The Whisky River along the Hudson
Liza Weisstuch tracks down some of the new generation of bars in the Big Apple.
February 2010, Issue 86, page 22

The whisky set to self-destruct
Jim Murray fears for the Japanese whisky industry which he believes could implode before whisky lovers sample all that it has to offer.
December 2000, Issue 13, page 8

The wonderful world of world of whisky
Dominic Roskrow takes a lighter look at the whisky industry
February 2004, Issue 37, page 26

The Worldwide Whisky Web
Liza Weisstuch and Neil Ridley investigate the power of the web.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 20

There's a greater awareness among people who are buying to be careful
Ian Wisniewski talks with Martin Green, whisky consultant at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
January 2009, Issue 77, page 72

Toast of the town
Michael Jackson explains why he's being toasted in Wellington
April 2003, Issue 30, page 7

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

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

Turkish delight
Joe Bateschecks out the huge duty free store at Istanbul's Atatürk airport
April 2008, Issue 71, page 34

Two bites of the sherry
If you're going to age whisky in heavily scented olorose casks you need a powerfully flavoured spirit to start off with. Stephen Brook examines the elements that make up the Macallan, and how second-...
March 1999, Issue 2, page 34

United nations
As promised in Issue 36, we asked some experts to cross the usual genre boundaries to see if any combinations worked, what might work and what was best left in its component bottles. Gavin Smith repor...
May 2004, Issue 39, page 38

View from the other side of the bar
In this issue we asked three people who stand against snobbery in whisky how they view the industry
April 2006, Issue 55, page 16

Vintage Orkney
Highland Park has launched the 1964 and 1968 expressions from the distillery's new Orcadian Vintage Series. The success of Highland Park's 40 Years Old, the 30 Years Old before it and the distillery'...
January 2010, Issue 85, page 7

Walk on the wild side (Highland Park)
Producing whisky in the middle of the North Sea is one long struggle but the results make it worthwhile. Dominic Roskrow visited Highland Park
June 2005, Issue 48, page 28

Weather watching
Rob Allanson ponders that eternal question:what's your favourite?
April 2007, Issue 63, page 5

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
The signs are lining up for a good year in 2008 here at Whisky Towers, and in the whisky world at large. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the magazine. Ten years of tasting, whisky facts and f...
January 2008, Issue 69, page 5

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
I have been reaquainting myself recently with an old literary favourite of mine from many years ago through the joys of the internet, who knew the digital revolution could be so fun? Garrison Keillor...
February 2008, Issue 70, page 5

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
It has been a passion of mine for quite a while escaping on two wheels. Sometimes breaking free to anywhere, and other times making a concerted effort to get from A to B covering as much ground as pos...
April 2009, Issue 79, page 5

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Well its a great time of year to be out and about on the bike in Norfolk. The weather is mostly sunny and its not snowing which is always nice. One thing that keeps me amused is riding past the barl...
July 2009, Issue 81, page 5

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Well it has been a fairly manic summer here in terms of travel but boy has it brought some interesting sights and tastes, particularly from across Scotland. Thankfully the weather here has been grand...
September 2009, Issue 82, page 5

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Recently I have been doing a little temperature taking of the industry to see how things are going, and despite the huge clouds of economic doom covering much of the globe I have to say that most peop...
April 2010, Issue 87, page 5

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Well finally things are warming up here and it looks like summer might eventually be round the corner, and I for one cannot wait. Once again this year will see me and the BBC's Tom Morton hitting the...
June 2010, Issue 88, page 5

What's in a box
Packaging can convey various messages about a whisky, but how we respond to a particular design also says something about us, and the way we see ourselves, write Ian Wisniewski.
June 2008, Issue 72, page 16

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

Whisky Live 2003!
Rare and delicious whiskies are just waiting to be discovered
March 2003, Issue 29, page 44

WHISKY LIVE LONDON 2010
2010 marks the 10th anniversary of Whisky Live, first held in Tokyo and London 10 years ago. Whisky Live London 2010 will headline a number of new elements, including the first ever Whisky Antiques Ro...
January 2010, Issue 85, page 7

Whisky Live North America
More than 1700 enthusiasts converged on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre recently to take part in the largest whisky tasting event in Canada. With seven sold out masterclasses, Highland Dancers an...
January 2010, Issue 85, page 10

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

Whisky's des res
Sally Toms explores the whisky bar at Glasgow's most luxurious hotel.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 20

Whisky's island outpost
For very obvious reasons Islay tends to dominate the landscape when it comes to Scotland's whisky islands. But the other islands offer plenty for the whisky enthusiast
November 2006, Issue 60, page 34

Whisky's own grand national?
Ian Bankier's dream is to give whisky lovers a national retail chain of their own. Gavin D Smith spoke to the former Burn Stewart boss
June 2004, Issue 40, page 57

Winter Warmers
Martine Nouet meets a chef with a passion for peat.
January 2010, Issue 85, page 54

Working on the malt line
What are the advantages of commercial maltsters, and why do some distilleries still have their own floor maltings? Ian Wisniewski reports
May 2004, Issue 39, page 57

World Whiskies Awards
This year's competition saw more than 150 whiskies put through their paces during three rounds of tastings to win the coveted titles of “Best in the World”.
April 2009, Issue 79, page 15

WORLD'S BEST SINGLE MALT WHISKY
YOICHI 20 YEARS OLD
April 2008, Issue 71, page 23

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

Worth Czeching out Prague
Prague is known for great beer.But what about whisky? Jefferson Chase went in hunt of the perfect Czech whisky retailer
September 2005, Issue 50, page 38

Yeast Use
In the first of two articles on yeast, Ian Wisniewski looks at the range available to distillers,and the practicalities that different choices entail.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 28

“Customers are often time rich and cash rich” Fraser Dunlop
Rob Allanson talks to Fraser Dunlop,head of liquor,tobacco,food and tax free items for World Duty Free
September 2007, Issue 66, page 37

“I don't know if anyone else sells The Dalmore 50 by the glass”
Ian Wisniewskitalks to Giuseppe Ruo of The Library Bar at The Lanesborough Hotel in London
June 2008, Issue 72, page 72