Nikka Pure Malt White
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
7 Very different,utterly beguiling and cleverly constructed.
Nikka 34 Years Old
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
8 Big and complex. Slightly drying but avoids excessive woodiness.
Nikka All Malt 1989
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
7 An interesting idea, and it produces for Nikka a much sweeter style of whisky.
Nikka Black 8 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 40.00%
7 Easy-going, well-balanced. To be enjoyed as a refreshment with water and ice.
Nikka Coffey Grain 1995
Single Grain - Japan - 60.00%
Medium to full-bodied, but that slight mustiness diminishes its undoubted
voluptuous charms.
Nikka Coffey Grain 1995 14 Years Old
Single Grain - Japan - 60.00%
7 A grainy profile enriched by fruity flavours. I'd happily try it chilled.
Nikka From the Barrel
Blended - Japan - 51.40%
Richness and power.
Nikka Pure Malt Black
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
7 A delicatessen whisky which quietly earns your respect.
Nikka Pure Malt Red
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
7 A classy and sophisticated all-rounder.
Nikka Single Coffey Malt
- Japan - 55.00%
7 Layers of seductive soft fruitiness. A malt made in a Coffey still? Why the hell not.
Nikka Single Coffey Malt
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00%
7 Layers of seductive soft fruitiness. A malt made in a Coffey still? Why the hell not!
Nikka Super
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
8 Easily drinkable. Very pleasant. Refreshing. Not especially complex.
Nikka Super Nikka Malt
Blended - Japan - 43.00%
7 A growling bear among a bunch of deer-like whiskies.This is a good thing. The mushroomy noteis one I associate with new
Japanese whiskies.
The cream of the crop
Every year Whisky Magazine holds the Icons of Whisky, the international awards recognising the very best in the whisky industry
January 2007, Issue 61, page 50
Finding Nemo
The fifth Whisky Live in Japan not only attracted a sell-out crowd, but it was a major success too. Marcin Miller reports
February 2004, Issue 37, page 16
The Perfect Place
In a two-part feature, the Whisky Magazine Japan team takes us to Northern Japan to look at the bars and food on offer.
December 2011, Issue 100, page 71
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
The state of Japan
For this issue's round table we hand over to Dave Broom, who recently hosted a live debate in Japan with representatives of three leading companies. This is his summary of that event
July 2006, Issue 57, page 16
Big Sight Tokyo
One of Whisky Live's most impressive members of the family hit new heights this year and Rob Allanson was there to soak up the atmosphere.
April 2008, Issue 71, page 10
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
Heart of Oak
Chris Bunting visits Japan's most maritime distillery.
February 2010, Issue 86, page 46
Stock of French whisky event rises
The first Whisky LiveParis was held inteh old Parisian stock market - and it was a success
October 2004, Issue 43, page 15
Whisky live Paris 2008
A full sensory experience
October 2008, Issue 75, page 10
Rising stars
The search is nearly over for the cream of the crop in the whisky world. In the final round of the regional voting our focus turns to the ‘rest of the world'.
February 2010, Issue 86, page 6
Out of the ordinary
Dave Broom gives us his guide to staying ,eating,drinking and visiting in Japan
October 2006, Issue 59, page 34
Land of the rising sun
Dave Broom gives us his tips on places to go when in Japan.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 40
Whisky Live across the globe
Hosted for the second time in the magnificent Palais Brongniart, the old Stock Exchange, Paris Whisky Live welcomed 60 distilleries from all other the world including the newcomers from India, Wales a...
November 2005, Issue 52, page 15
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
Enduring Icons
With the search for the Global Icons of Whisky nearing its end, we turn our attention to the rest of the world; this includes producing nations such as Ireland, Japan, Canada and India
March 2012, Issue 102, page 6
A special relationship
Michael Jackson takes a reflective look at Japan, Scotland and whisky
November 2001, Issue 19, page 24
In the shadow of Mount Fuji (Gotemba)
Gotemba Distillery enjoys special status in Japan. Dave Broom visited it
July 2006, Issue 57, page 32
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
Lost in a nation
Dave visits the new rebuilt Hanyu distillery and takes in some Japanese culture.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 12
Ben Nevis
Ian Buxton peeks behind the scenes at one of Scotland's most enduring distilleries
June 2002, Issue 23, page 52
Chills and thrills (Yoichi)
Dave Broomtries to discover the secret of Nikka by visiting its North Japanese Yoichi distillery
October 2003, Issue 34, page 32
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
Boom time
A huge palm tree,immaculate croquet lawns,magnificent setting and impressive whiskies… we review Whisky Live London.
April 2009, Issue 79, page 10
The Big Man
Gavin D. Smith looks at the fortunes of the Long John blend.
December 2011, Issue 100, page 40
Olympic Dreams
Joe Bates looks at how London City Airport is gearing up
March 2012, Issue 102, page 33
Wright On
The Wright Wine Company doesn't do exactly what it says on the tin. Richard Jones investigates
March 2005, Issue 46, page 40
The backbone of great whisky? (Longmorn)
Longmorn is a blenders' favourite. But as a single malt it's both wonderful and frustratingly hard to get. Ian Buxton adds his voice to the Whisky Magazine clamour for more of it
May 2004, Issue 39, page 30
The Art of Science
Dave Broom examines how Japan's distillers are taking their country's whiskies into the world.
January 1970, Issue 84, page 14
Premium Economy
Jonny McCormick takes a look at the auction houses.
April 2013, Issue 111, page 80
Big in Japan
Whisky Live Japan goes from strength to strength and is getting weirder as it does so. Marcin Miller mixes it with Tokyo's finest
March 2003, Issue 29, page 20
There's life on mars
Dave Broom visits on of Japan's least known distilleries which is about to start production again
December 2010, Issue 92, page 40
Icons of Whisky 2009
Following months of debate,scrutiny and several
exhaustive rounds of voting,we finally reveal who has topped the Whisky Magazine charts.
February 2009, Issue 78, page 15
A Winter Playground
In the second of our reports from Hokkaido, the Whisky Magazine Japan team finds food and more drink for the soul.
December 2011, Issue 100, page 76
Called to the bar
Whisky Magazine's barfly Kate Portman heads to the bright lights of the big city to investigate some great
drinking spots.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 58
Carving out a niche (Karuizawa)
Karuizawa is one of Japan's smaller and lesser known distilleries.But as Dave Broom found out, it's producing some fine and unusual whisky
October 2005, Issue 51, page 32
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
Lomond's Formidable Distiller
It isn't on the list of distilleries that more than a million visitors to Scotland descend upon each year. it isn't situated on some windswept, romantic, island shore and it isn't very pretty. But it ...
April 2011, Issue 95, page 36
Osaka bound
Dave Broom gives us his tips on places to go when in Japan.
December 2007, Issue 68, page 36
In search of the world's best whiskies
This is the third time we have held the Best of the Best. But as Dominic Roskrow reports, this is the biggest and most ambitious attempt yet to find the world's best whiskies
March 2005, Issue 46, page 18
Spirit of the architect
Ian Buxton looks at the man behind the iconic pagoda,his contemporaries and his legacy
March 2007, Issue 62, page 26
City of Light
Paris by night has been unanimously praised in literature and travel guides.
You may all have done it, walk down the Champs-Elysées at Christmas time or sit on a bench at the end of l'Ile-Saint-Loui...
October 2011, Issue 99, page 50
Whisky on the Web
New technology is being adopted by whisky companies. Richard Jones goes surfing
January 2005, Issue 45, page 38
The wild wild west
Touring the pretty west coast of Scotland? Gavin D. Smith looks at what's on offer for the whisky enthusiast.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 30
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
A new dawn for Bowmore (Brian Morrison)
After 38 years in whisky, Brian Morrison, managing director of Morrison Bowmore Distillers, is retiring from his executie position to become Joint Chairman. He reminisces with Charles Maclean
February 2002, Issue 21, page 34
Full House (Hanyu)
Dave Broom looks at the story behind this new Japanese whisky company which is upping the anté
June 2007, Issue 64, page 26
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
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
New World Order
With the search for the Global Icons of Whisky nearing its end, we turn our attention to the rest of the world; this includes producing nations such as Ireland, Japan, Canada and India.
March 2013, Issue 110, page 6


