REGULARS SPY DISPATCHES 6 A pick of the news and happenings COLLECTION QUESTIONS 9 John Rose answers your questions on investing EVENTS 10 The dates you need for the Whisky Live network DAVE BROOM 12 His take on life, the universe and the spirit we love THOUGHTS FROM... 13 Our network of correspondents give their views

INSIDER PRODUCTION 26 Gavin D. Smith looks at how companies rise to meet the organic challenge DISTILLERY FOCUS 28 BRUICHLADDICH Liza Weisstuch discovers a new auditory world working with the Islay distillers DISAPPEARING BLENDS 32 Gavin D. Smith looks at the world of blends TRAVEL RETAIL 33 Joe Bates checks out London City Airport DISTILLERY FOCUS 34 BUSHMILLS We head to Northern Ireland to visit this exponent of triple distillation WHISKY TRAVELS 38 Australian foodie and publican Seaneen Sullivan takes us round Cork

FLAVOUR FOOD 56 Whisky chef Martine Nouet looks at take food pairings a little bit further NEW RELEASES 60 A round up of the latest bottlings to hit the shelves and extensive tasting notes

NIGHTCAP LITERATURE 70 Jefferson Chase reviews another whisky laden tome PEAT AND JACK 71 Whisky cartoon times 2011 IN REVIEW 72 Jonny McCormick gives us the in depth view of what happened in the auction world last year WHISKY MAGAZINE INDEX 74 The movers and shakers at the auctions contents

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Capturing the moment 14 We reveal the winners of this year’s Whisky Magazine Photo Challenge

Drinker’s guide to Dublin 42 Peter Mulryan takes us round the fair city and its excellent whisky bars

Green issues 20 Our team looks at how UK and US distillers are tackling environmental concerns

Icons of Whisky 2012 49 The winners of the final Global icons are finally unveiled after months of discussion and voting

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