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Ileach Single Malt
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7
Like Finlaggan, this must come from one of the Islay distilleries. It seems bigger, more rounded, but less assertive, than Finlaggan.
The real Islay spirit
Brian Palmer, whisky Magazine's first ever tee-total contributor, reveals the Ileach view of Islay's famed annual whisky celebration
August 2002, Issue 25, page 82
Laddich's own
Independently owned Islay distillery Bruichladdich launched its first 10 Years Old single malt whisky since reopening in May 2001 under new ownership.
Employees, islanders and other guests joined the...
October 2011, Issue 99, page 6
Generosity of spirit
Brian Palmer, editor of Islay's local paper and lead drummer in the pipe band, gives a unique, teetotaller's view of the island's whisky festival
September 2003, Issue 33, page 74
Bigger in Japan
Tokyo was host ot Whisky Live Japan 2001-and Marcin Miller was there to report on the festivities
February 2002, Issue 21, page 14
Durable quality
Jura distillery has the wind in its sails; is not only popular, it's respected too.
June 2011, Issue 96, page 36
Liquid mystery (Lagavulin)
What makes Lagavulin great? Dave Broom goes in search of answers at the home of one the world's most elusive malts.
September 2000, Issue 11, page 28
Just a normal day on Islay
Yellow submarines, talking horses – par for the course really
July 2005, Issue 49, page 12
What's in a bottle?
Faked single malt whisky has once again been making headlines in recent months,we look at what has been going on
February 2008, Issue 70, page 8
A world at her feet
Iseabail Mactaggart could have pretty much chosen to work anywhere. She chose the Islay whisky industry. Here's why…
September 2004, Issue 42, page 26
More than taste
Martine Nouet looks at why you say tomato, I say tomeito
June 2011, Issue 96, page 14
Whisky by appointment (Laphroaig)
Laphroaig on Islay is one of the iconic distilleries. Dominic Roskrow visited it
November 2006, Issue 60, page 22
Islay Whisky Festival, the must for May
Martine Nouet describes the highlights visitors can anticipate at this May's Islay Whisky Festival
June 2003, Issue 31, page 28
A sense of Islay
Martine Nouet takes a scent and taste tour of whisky's most famous island as a preview for the forthcoming Islay Whisky Festival 2002
May 2002, Issue 22, page 30
The buck stops here
Ian Wisniewski looks at the challenging role of distillery managers
January 2007, Issue 61, page 56
High society (An Quaich Society)
The members of Canada 's An Quaich Society are real party animals, but their love of Scotch and the freedom it represents could not be more serious as Stuart Maclean Ramsay reports.
June 2000, Issue 10, page 64
Ardbeg for more!
Martine Nouet reminisces about a trip to Islay and the culinary delights she found there, in the surprising shape of the old kiln cafe and Ardbeg distillery
February 2002, Issue 21, page 62
Miles of Isles
What better way to visit the distilleries on Islay and Jura than on foot? Dominic Roskrow and a Whisky Magazine team have done just that
April 2006, Issue 55, page 18
Island life
From Orkney to Arran,Scotland's islands are home to some of Scotland's best distilleries.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 38
Muscial Spirits
Martine Nouet profiles two talented singer/songwriters in the world of whisky: Robin Laing and Norma Munro
April 2003, Issue 30, page 34
Going native on Deer Island
John Lamond visits one of the most charming and laid-back of the Scottish islands, Jura-home to one of the country's most remote distilleries.
December 2000, Issue 13, page 28
It's all Go-more (Bowmore)
Islay's meant to be all about tranquillity. But when Ian Buxton visited Bowmore it was anything but
November 2003, Issue 35, page 48
Whisky's women
Whisky's longevity can be credited to the efforts of many hard working people. Gavin D Smith lists nine successful women who are currently working hard to secure whisky's future.
February 2001, Issue 14, page 26
Seeking inspiration from a dram
Whisky has long helped provide the inspiration for some artists. Glenfiddich even provides a home for artists each year. Robin Laing looks at the connection.
January 2005, Issue 45, page 22
100 Greatest Distilleries to Visit
Our team of writers around the world give you the distilleries you should visit.
December 2011, Issue 100, page 30
A dram online
Bruichladdich's Jim McEwan is set to bring his whisky tasting sessions into your home. Mike Gerrard reports
September 2003, Issue 33, page 23
A lochindaal moment
Dave Broom takes a deep breath and plunges headlong into the wonders of Islay
August 2002, Issue 25, page 8
Bruichladdich bonanza
Ian Buxton gets his taste buds tickled with the latest releases
October 2006, Issue 59, page 59
Iain Henderson: a life less ordinary
Dave Broom talks to Laphroaig's legendary – and now sadly retired – Distillery Manager about the highs and lows of his career and life
June 2002, Issue 23, page 18
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
On Islay every day's a festival
The Islay festival starts on May 27th. We decided to host a pre-festival dinner on the island and invited all the distilleries. Dominic Roskrow reports
April 2005, Issue 47, page 30
Proud to stand alone? (Bruichladdich)
Bruichladdich reopened some four years ago and has been trail-blazing ever since. Ian Buxton visited it
June 2005, Issue 48, page 24
The Miller's Tale
This will be the last time I refer to the Ardbeg-sponsored Islay half marathon. Until next year's race, that is. Although it would not be unfair to suggest that the word 'race' is too strong a term fo...
November 2003, Issue 35, page 5
Tough guys with tender hearts
Martine Nouet embarks on another culinary experiment with Islay malts, pungent yet sweet whiskies she describes as sharing the same character traits as the lleachs
February 2001, Issue 14, page 60


