Whisky families, Mackmyra, Buffalo Trace, A drinker's guide to London and much more...
Yoichi 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 43.00%
8
This is a wonderful whisky at 10 Years Old. I love the almost shocking hit of heavy peating.
Yoichi 10 Years old, 1998
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00%
8
Another cracker from that great distillery. Just a splash of water and it takes you further and further.
Yoichi 10 Years Old, Single Cask
Single Malt - Japan - 59.90%
9
A terrific whisky, beautifully rounded, with lots of everything.
Yoichi 12 Years Old, Peaty and Salty
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00%
8
An interesting combination of fruit and peat. They don't mingle, they keep playing hide and seek. More complexity than it appears. Water makes it caressing.
Yoichi 12 Years Old, Woody and Vanillic
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00%
8
Soft and smooth whisky which seems tired. Not particularly exciting.
Yoichi 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 45.00%
8
Creamier than the 10 Years Old, but that softens the peatiness. Between these two, I preferred the peatier ten.
Yoichi 1985, Cask No. 250216
Single Malt - Japan - 58.00%
7
A sharp character, full of life. Needs water to tame the alcohol. For an outdoor invigorating crisp morning walk.
Yoichi 1986 22 Years Old Heavily Peated
Single Malt - Japan - 59.00%
8
Refined,bold but elegant. Buy one.
Yoichi 1991, Cask No 129504
Single Malt - Japan - 64.00%
8
Another outdoor drink combining estery elegancy and phenolic pungency. High strength must be monitored with water.
Yoichi Single Cask, 1986
Single Malt - Japan - 61.30%
7
The typical fruitiness of the Yoichi whiskies, but less peat than I remember.
Yoichi Single Cask, 1989
Single Malt - Japan - 60.80%
7
Again, very fruity, but lacking in other flavours.
Yoichi Single Cask, 1990
Single Malt - Japan - 61.50%
7
A big whisky, with some of the smokiness I remember.
Yoichi Single Malt
Single Malt - Japan - 43.00%
8
Not Yoichi at its most full-blooded and a little gawky but worth a look.
Yoichi Single Malt
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00%
8
Powerful yet elegant. A yokozuna of malt whisky.
Yoichi Single Malt
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00%
8
Powerful yet elegant. A yokozuna of malt whisky.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 116.12 Yoichi 21 Years Old
Blended Malt - Japan - 54.20%
8
Ah Yoichi..it's Ardbeg in Hokkaido.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Yoichi, 116.1
Single Malt - Japan - 56.60%
8
A whole sequence of flavours emerges in this vintage. These are flavours I have found before in Nikka whiskies, but they have not been especially evident elsewhere in this flight.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Yoichi, 116.4
Single Malt - Japan - 64.90%
8
Lots happening. Nice interplay of elements.
WORLD'S BEST SINGLE MALT WHISKY
YOICHI 20 YEARS OLD
April 2008, Issue 71, page 23
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feeling positive
Davereflects on recent column inches about the World Whisky Awards and
other announcements
June 2008, Issue 72, page 11
Whisky's des res
Sally Toms explores the whisky bar at Glasgow's most luxurious hotel.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 20
A special relationship
Michael Jackson takes a reflective look at Japan, Scotland and whisky
November 2001, Issue 19, page 24
The surety of life
Dave Broom reflects on the recent events in Japan and how quickly life changes
April 2011, Issue 95, page 10
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 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
Out of the ordinary
Dave Broom gives us his guide to staying ,eating,drinking and visiting in Japan
October 2006, Issue 59, page 34
Reaching the top
Top ranking Dubai takes whisky offers upmarket,Joe Bates finds out why.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 34
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
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
Walking in a great poet's footsteps (Sendai)
Dave Broom travels to the Sendai Distillery near Tokyo
October 2004, Issue 43, page 36
Sliced, diced and matched with malt
Dave heads to one of the world's most famous fish markets to discover how Japanese seafood works with
Scotch malt whisky
April 2008, Issue 71, page 59
Land of the rising sun
Dave Broom gives us his tips on places to go when in Japan.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 40
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
A voyage of discovery
Martine Nouet takes us through the gems of French distilling.
October 2011, Issue 99, page 39
Glenlivin' it up
This year's Speyside Festival was a great success. Marcin Miller was there
June 2004, Issue 40, page 16
In the shadow of Mount Fuji (Gotemba)
Gotemba Distillery enjoys special status in Japan. Dave Broom visited it
July 2006, Issue 57, page 32
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
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
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 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
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
Ben Nevis
Ian Buxton peeks behind the scenes at one of Scotland's most enduring distilleries
June 2002, Issue 23, page 52
We're celebrating five glorious years
Five years, my brain hurts alot; five years, that's all we've got..."
December 2003, Issue 36, page 24
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
100 Greatest Whisky People
We highlight the people who have left a lasting legacy on the whisky world over the years.
December 2011, Issue 100, page 16


