Caveat Emptor
My fear is that scandal will help to burst the bubble in today's whisky prices
December 2012, Issue 108, page 12

On the up
Is grain whisky on the verge of an exciting new era? Ian Wisniewski finds out.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 28

Quite Extraordinary
Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has unveiled a series of single cask bottlings of The Glenrothes from the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a merchant, the role of Berry Bros. & Rudd has always been to select...
October 2012, Issue 107, page 8

It's the whisky stalking
Aberko is a small independent bottler, Ian Buxton investigates...
April 2006, Issue 55, page 59

The Irish Revolution
There is a lot going on in Ireland at the moment, we summarise the recent developments
February 2013, Issue 109, page 14

Join the debate
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June 2008, Issue 72, page 74

Distiller of the year: Diageo
There were many entrants for this category, some obvious, some not so. The award is meant to be for an individual, but a clear trend started to emerge – there was a regular stream of votes for Diage...
April 2003, Issue 30, page 19

Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Education is the key to many things I have always been told. This applies to the world of whisky and bartending, especially when the pair collide and involve the public. The bartenders of this world ...
January 1970, Issue 84, page 5

Barley
When it comes to barley, the second essential raw material of Scotch malt whisky-making, greater efficiencies have been achieved as new varieties have been developed which provide farmers with a highe...
April 2013, Issue 111, page 21

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

Silver in style
The Scotch Whisky Experience celebrates 25 years Edinburgh's top Whisky visitor attraction, The Scotch Whisky Experience, celebrated 25 years in the capital recently with the unveiling of a specially-...
June 2013, Issue 112, page 8

Classic Ardbegs
A snapshot of this iconic Islay Brand at the auctions
April 2013, Issue 111, page 79

Time to sort this out
Dave Broom launches a campaign for clear labelling
December 2003, Issue 36, page 12

Case adjourned
Whisky enthusiast and scientist Alex Kraaijeveld responds to The Macallan's defence of the authenticity of its antique whiskies in the last issue
September 2003, Issue 33, page 16

At the helm
Whisky and sailing goes well together,as Rob Allanson found out when he took to the high seas with the Bunnahabhain crew
September 2007, Issue 66, page 59

Nose out.
Jim Murray recounts a nasty case of whisky writer's block.§
June 2000, Issue 10, page 8

Ask the expert
I have an unusual bottle of Scotch, no knowledge of whisky or collecting it, and thought you might know if I have anything out of the ordinary. In 1986 I was working as an aircraft mechanic for an air...
July 2010, Issue 89, page 80

Best buys?
Ian Buxton looks at the how and why of collecting.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 51

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

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

Heart of oak
Macallan has unveiled a £1 million development on its estate, Rob Allanson went to investigate
March 2007, Issue 62, page 10

Ask the expert
In 2003 I purchased a bottle of Glenfiddich Concorde Private Vintage 1976 while on a transatlantic flight. I hasten to add that I was travelling on air miles. I paid £200 for the whisky and it remain...
September 2009, Issue 82, page 73

Supply and demand
Ian Wisniewski looks at the turbulent world of barley.
September 2008, Issue 74, page 28

Po-Mo in Nola
Dave Broomlooks at the impending death of post-modernism.
September 2011, Issue 98, page 12

Interesting times
Dave looks at the increasing interest in rum.
September 2008, Issue 74, page 54

From the Editor
Should you be scanning the illustration on the cover of this issue looking for your home country, please don't take offence if it is not there. It's a cartoon and does not, therefore, bear excessive g...
July 2002, Issue 24, page 5

Whisky: even in spirit
There is a plethora of special finish styles and now there's a trend for maturation in spirit barrels: is this a progressive move or a gimmick that will outrage traditionalists? Ian Wisniewski investi...
September 2001, Issue 18, page 58

Walker's Voyage
We report on a voyage to recreate Walker's earliest ventures
December 2012, Issue 108, page 42

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

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

Irish Coffee
Ian Wisniewski on a winter favourite
January 2006, Issue 53, page 50

Ask The Expert
I have been left two bottles of whisky which have been in a cupboard for more than 13 years. Can you tell me how old they are? Are they worth anything or should I drink them as I am partial to a drop ...
December 2012, Issue 108, page 74

New deli delights (Demijohn)
Sally Toms visits Demijohn,a new breed of independent bottler and off-licence in the heart of Edinburgh
November 2006, Issue 60, page 17

Feet firmly on the ground (Mary O'Shea - Heathrow)
In the latest in his series, Richard Jones talks to Mary O'Shea, who is a whisky consultant at Heathrow Airport
November 2004, Issue 44, page 55

Ask the Expert
I'm hoping that you could help me with some information on a bottle of Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Ardbeg. Distilled in 1974, the label says it was bottled in 1996 at ABV 40%. I am hoping th...
July 2012, Issue 105, page 82

An old con
Dave Broom exposes the shady side of the antique, collectable whisky market
January 2003, Issue 28, page 16

Speaking Out
Dave Broom meets the voice of the craft distilling movement.
October 2011, Issue 99, page 28

Australian Whisky Accent
Chris Middleton has a background in global whisky marketing, freelance whisky writing and is director of a recently established whisky distillery in Austalia
June 2011, Issue 96, page 11

On the home front
Dave looks at the recent goings on in the industry and Scotland.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 10

Being Certified
Gavin D. Smith looks into the organic label
March 2012, Issue 102, page 26

All that glisters is not gold
Ian Buxton looks at the recent ultra premium releases.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 18

Patriotic Pairings
Kate Portman looks at the marriage between Scottish food and whisky.
February 2009, Issue 78, page 60

Pushing the Boundaries
Can the words 'innovation' and 'whisky' appear in the same sentence, and if so, how? Who's doing it, who's hindering it and how far will they go? Dominic Roskrow introduces a special report
April 2011, Issue 95, page 12

Kings of cocktails
To mark the fifth anniversary of its American bartenders' trip Brown Forman picked an elite group to take part in a cocktail event. Dominic Roskrow joined them
January 2008, Issue 69, page 47

A Speyside landmark
Joel Harrison braves a cold snap and heads up to Benromach
April 2013, Issue 111, page 40

Simply misunderstood
Dave Broom sticks up for the overlooked 'oddball' of the whisky world, with some expert help
August 2002, Issue 25, page 30

Man of Taste
Jonny McCormick meets the perfectly suited British designer and whisky lover Patrick Grant of Norton & Sons
June 2011, Issue 96, page 42

The best of blends
Is a passion for blends on the rise? Ian Wisniewski looks at what is being done to promote blended Scotch.
October 2006, Issue 59, page 21

Inside track
Keir Sword of Royal Mile Whiskies is in the chair
July 2002, Issue 24, page 72

Still hot for Teacher's
Teacher's is celebrating its 175th birthday with a new owner. And the brand's still bullish
October 2005, Issue 51, page 27