Every issue of Whisky Magazine, our tasting duo Bradley Weir and Alwynne Gwilt try whiskies from around the world, sharing their tasting notes, opinions, and scores. Every whisky is blind tasted, meaning everything except the region, ABV, and style of the whisky remains a mystery. Instead of brand name, it's flavour that takes centre stage.
We're looking back at the five highest-scoring whiskies from Whisky Magazine issue 215.
Read on to discover our tasters' favourites, and visit our tastings pages to see all the tasting reviews from issue 215.
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5th — The Glenturret Deux Terrains 21 Years Old
ABV: 42.8% | Style: Single Malt | Country: Scotland | Region: Highland
Combined taster score: 16.5
Bradley says… This has a regal elegance to it, particularly with the aromas, and the finish is a real standout.
Alwynne says… A very classic and comforting whisky with a good bite that makes me want to go back for another sip.
Read Bradley and Alwynne’s full tasting notes here.
4th — Hellyers Road American Oak 20 Years Old Single Cask #4253.04
ABV: 52.8% | Style: Single Malt | Country: Australia
Combined taster score: 16.6
Bradley says… I like it! Big fan of the different flavours coming through and it does a decent job at balancing them all.
Alwynne says… A rounded, full, and rich whisky overflowing with fruity spice that takes hold of the tongue and doesn’t let go.
Read Bradley and Alwynne’s full tasting notes here.
3rd — Laphroaig 15 Years Old
ABV: 46% | Style: Single Malt | Country: Scotland | Region: Islay
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Combined taster score: 16.7
Bradley says… A great whisky that would be perfectly warming for the autumn and winter months.
Alwynne says… A warming hug of a dram that wraps you up in a cosy jumper of sweet peat.
Read Bradley and Alwynne’s full tasting notes here.
2nd — House of Hazelwood A Fond Farewell 46 Years Old
ABV: 43.8% | Style: Blended Malt | Country: Scotland
Combined taster score: 16.7
Bradley says… The smoothness of this whisky is pretty fantastic. One to savour and sip all night long.
Alwynne says… A very breakfast-y dram — one to have beside a big bowl of porridge!
Read Bradley and Alwynne’s full tasting notes here.
1st — Thomond Gate Danish Rye Cask Finish
ABV: 46% | Style: Single Pot Still | Country: Republic of Ireland
Combined taster score: 16.8
Bradley says… The best thing to pair this whiskey with would be a glass of milk! Hot, but I’m a huge fan of this one.
Alwynne says… A well-structured and incredibly sippable single pot still — perfectly balanced and so enjoyable.
Read Bradley and Alwynne’s full tasting notes here.
