Kilchoman Inaugural Release
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8 An enticing dram. With this soft and tender malty heart. Reminds me of an Ardbeg. The dram which takes you to the shore on a mild winter day.
Elements of Islay Kilchoman KH1
Single Malt - Scotland - 59.70%
8 A sweet islander. Can be enjoyed without water.
Newspirit
Kilchoman, Islay's farm distillery, has launched miniatures of its ‘New Spirit' which can be bought at the distillery shop or on line at www.kilchomandistillery.com.
Jim Swan, production consultant...
March 2007, Issue 62, page 8
Kilchoman on offer
Kichoman, Islay's Farm Distillery, is offering individuals the opportunity to secure bottles from the very first release of Kilchoman 5 year old Single Malt.
To find out more about this unique opport...
September 2007, Issue 66, page 15
A new flame (Kilchorman)
Gavin Smith takes a stroll by Kilchorman, the first new distillery of the millennium-and the first on Islay since 1883
February 2002, Issue 21, page 22
Grand designs
There are numerous financial risks involved in establishing a new malt whisky distillery. But how do you make sure the whisky you produce is any good? Richard Jones reports
August 2006, Issue 58, page 28
The whisky island
Gavin D. Smith charts the distilleries of Islay.
February 2010, Issue 86, page 34
Taking the learning curve
Gavin D.Smith gets his satchel, pens and paper
together and heads back to the classroom.
July 2009, Issue 81, page 46
Room for a few more
Elsewhere in this issue we've looked at four distilleries a couple of years after they were given a new lease of life. Here Ian Buxton updates in tow new faces
April 2005, Issue 47, page 34
Taking the Floor
Ian Wisniewski looks at the rise of commercial maltings, and how they compare to floor maltings
June 2012, Issue 104, page 30
Dr in demand
Dr Jim Swan plays a key role in the whisky industry and is at the forefront of innovation. And as Dominic Roskrow discovered, he's very much in demand.
September 2010, Issue 90, page 26
It's School time
You may think you've had enough of classrooms and teachers, but what about a new learning experience - a whisky school?
September 2008, Issue 74, page 48
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
Lets go Fruity
Whisky chef Martine Nouet embraces Harvest Time.
September 2011, Issue 98, page 52
Up and Up
Jonny McCormick on a record breaking month
January 2011, Issue 93, page 74
New builds and buses
Are we coming in to another golden period for whisky – Dave gives his views on the latest news
April 2007, Issue 63, page 12
A Matter of Age
Ed Bates is a freelance whisky writer, taster and industry commentator. He has worked for various spirit companies including independent bottlers Berry Bros. & Rudd
March 2011, Issue 94, page 11
The price is right
Jonny McCormick reports on the Spring whisky auctions, some spectacular Macallan prices and why Bruichladdich is on the up.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 74
Whisky paradise
In the latest in our series on visiting distilleries Caroline Dewar looks at Islay and Jura
March 2006, Issue 54, page 38
Noble plans
As the Gaelic whisky company hits the big 30,Ian Buxton takes a trip to Skye to find out what's next
November 2006, Issue 60, page 26
Small is beautiful
Writer, commentator and consultant,Ian Buxton has more than 20 years experience in the whisky business. CoolHunting.com said his most recent book 101 World Whiskies to Try Before You Die offered “...
October 2012, Issue 107, page 11
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
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
First and Last
Neil Wilson visits a vision in the making.
October 2011, Issue 99, page 34
A week in paradise
The Islay Festival is the highlight of the Scotch whisky year. Martine Nouet looks ahead to this year's activities
May 2004, Issue 39, page 36
The To Do List
Ian Wisniewski asks, what exactly does it take to open a distillery?
July 2012, Issue 105, page 28
Looking Back
Jonny McCormick sums up an excellent year
March 2012, Issue 102, page 72
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
Taking it Outside (BBQ)
Whisky chef Martine Nouet prepares, and hopes, for some decent summer weather
June 2012, Issue 104, page 56
Weighing the Anker
Ted Bruning looks at the latest distillery to open its doors, this time in Belgium.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 18
Taking ownership
With the whisky industry becoming increasing part of large global corporations we decided to look at
how ownership is viewed by the drinkers. We put two questions to Whisky Magazine's online community...
July 2007, Issue 65, page 16
Saints and sinner
Robin Laing delves in to the historical connections between the country's saints and the water of life
November 2006, Issue 60, page 52
A Voyage of Discovery
Martine Nouet takes us through the gems of French distilling.
October 2011, Issue 99, page 39
Boom time
Two new distilleries announced in as many months...are we on the brink of a golden time for whisky? Ian Buxton finds out
April 2007, Issue 63, page 26
Small Stills
Ian Buxton looking at the rising phenomena of distilling spirit from the comfort of your armchair,shed or garage.
September 2007, Issue 66, page 38
Class Acts
The search starts again to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. In the first of three voting heats, we reveal the winners of the Scottish round.
September 2011, Issue 98, page 6
Festival Menus
Martine Nouet takes us through recent whisky and food combinations she has discovered.
September 2008, Issue 74, page 50
Festival Takes Off
Our man gets to the heart of the Islay Whisky Festival and uncovers some gems.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 57
Painting the riverred
Gavin D Smith heads out to the the Outer Hebrides to see what's going on.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 46
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
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
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
The English Revolution
Could we be on the edge of a English distilling revival, Neil J. Ridley looks to the past for an answer and Dominic Roskrow looks at the current legal side of the issue.
June 2010, Issue 88, page 14
Simply the best
Martine Nouet exanines the benefits of learning local malts with local produce, a la Islay
July 2002, Issue 24, page 56
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
Island hopping
Charles Douglas visits the wild and beautiful edge of Scotland and provides an alternative history guide to the whisky islands
October 2010, Issue 91, page 30
That's the spirit-
Mystery visitor goes to Islay
October 2002, Issue 26, page 26
Road tripping whisky
We catch up with the team as they complete their journey and blend.
October 2009, Issue 83, page 12
Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky 2013
After many months of debate, scrutiny and four rounds
of voting, Whisky Magazine's international panel of
judges has finally settled on the winners. Here we
reveal who has scooped the coveted Global I...
March 2013, Issue 110, page 39
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
The dynamics of dynasty
Our writers look at several businesses across the globe find out if family owned is the secret? Does being family run mean slicker and more innovative, more adaptable; or does it put pressure on futur...
February 2012, Issue 101, page 12
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


