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Editor – Bethany Brown [email protected] Editor-at-large – Christopher Coates [email protected] Interim deputy editor – Bradley Weir [email protected] Content editor – Alec McDonnell [email protected] Content editor – Luc
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Prepare For A Parisian Marvel
Whisky Live Paris is preparing to put on its biggest show yet in 2024, the year it marks its 20th anniversary. First launched at the Palais Brongniart in 2004 by La Maison du Whisky, Whisky Live Paris has developed and grown over the past two decades
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Rules Of Engagement
Politics, as a practice, is messy, to say the very least. Its practitioners can be nasty and vengeful, reckless and brash, and self-serving and greedy. All that, among people with conflicting opinions (opinions being the optimal word here), makes for
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The Old Adage
The old adage says, ‘Price is what you pay, while value is what you get’. During my decade of whisky writing, I’ve hitherto avoided focusing on the former. Aside from the fact that I have no interest in flipping or the ‘hustling’ side of the secondar
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One Of The Gang
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘sustainability’? It’s likely that you first jump to the environmental kind, because in 2024 it’s ever present, and in this issue, we’re going to hear a lot about efforts to make whisky more environmentally
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The Saga Of Sherried Whisky
During the 1780s, malt and grain spirits in Ireland and Scotland underwent a major flavour transformation. Consumers desired whisky that was well stored in a cask, as time in wood made whisky mellower, richer, and more complex in flavour. The superla
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BREAKING GROUND Without Breaking Ground
Say the word “Kernza” to 1,000 people and it would be shocking if one person knew what it was. Even for those who are immersed in agriculture, Kernza is a novelty among grain crops that is still widely unknown. When it comes to distilling, corn, barl
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Electric Dreams
Imagine the typical attire for the owners of a whisky distillery and many pictures will spring to mind: suits and ties, blazers and slacks, tweed jackets and raspberry cords. While bright orange boilersuits may lie further down the list, these are mo
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Leaving smaller Footprints
The Scotch whisky industry has set very ambitious environmental goals, encapsulated in the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) sustainability strategy. Here we focus on how one distiller at the forefront of the implementation of sustainable practices i
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Betting Big On ANCIENT AGRICULTURE
Whisky people are distillers, drinkers, thinkers, and, by extension, lawmakers of habit. This tendency holds especially true when it comes to the grains used in the world’s major whisky countries. According to law, single malt Scotch must be made fro
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Inspired To Create
Imagine growing up within a stone’s throw from the world’s most celebrated and influential whisky-making nation, but having to travel to the other side of the globe to finally discover a deep passion for whisky. Recently wed couple Abbie and Chris Ja
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Preserving The Lifeblood Of Whisky
In whisky production, water is more than just an ingredient: it’s essential for creating every batch’s character, ensuring its quality, and shaping its flavour. Consumers may not always recognise the true value of water, with enthusiasts perhaps more
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The Crown’s Green Jewel
Grande-Île in the St Lawrence River near Montreal was pristine when the first settlers began arriving in 1789. Located at the St Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers’ confluence, shallow rapids at Grande-Île proved unnavigable to Great Lakes ships. This delaye
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Tasting Crown Royal Whisky
Diageo ABV: 45% Style: Single malt Price: CA$90 Bottling type: Distillery Availability: Canada, US Nose: Peppery floral tones interlock with malty toasted barley sugar, caramel, and vanilla. A blend of red and stone fruits is teased out with water.
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Fuels Of The future
Unroll a map of Scotland or any other whisky-making nation and it is fascinating to think about why distilleries chose their locations. For some, it will have been proximity to raw materials, such as barley for malting or clean water, while others ma
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For The People
CONTENT WARNING Contains references to self-harm and suicide. Ask almost any distiller about sustainability and their face will light up. From still heating to cutting road miles for supplies, huge gains are being made when it comes to making whisky
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Zero Heroes
From rotary evaporators and ingredients delivered by bike to freeze-dried fruits and even lab-grown herbs, sustainability in bars has come a long way since the early days of banning plastic straws. While drinks may not be the first thing that comes t
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Reaching For New Heights
While bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, Kentucky is the epicentre of America’s native spirit and many Kentuckians believe that bourbon made elsewhere is just not the same. That’s why there is US$5.4 billion worth of capital investmen
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Born To Stand Out
On a Thursday morning in early June, Jay Erisman pointed to a lime-green Jeep sitting in the car park outside New Riff Distilling. “That car is sitting right on top of the well,” he said as he stood in the glass-walled still tower that houses a 60ft,
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Tastings Latest
After studying English literature at university, Bethany worked as a journalist for regional newspaper groups before moving to the spirits industry. She was appointed as editor of Whisky Magazine in 2022, having previously edited its sister titles Gi
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Macallan Lands At Istanbul Airport
Macallan’s new shop-in-shop at Istanbul Airport, Europe’s second busiest hub after London Heathrow, is a must-visit for any traveller with even a passing interest in the Speyside icon. The new outpost joins a growing network of airport boutiques whic
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Cask Away
Georgie Bell fell for the whisky world 15 years ago while bartending in Edinburgh. Having graduated Edinburgh University, she joined the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), while there completing a degree with the Institute of Brewing and Distilling.
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Recommended Whiskies
PERNOD RICARD ABV: 40% Style: Single malt Bottling type: Distillery Price per bottle: US$225 (£175) Availability: Global travel retail Origin: Scotland If you’re lucky enough to have seen the meticulous strength and precision of a cooper building a c
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