REGULARS

SPY DISPATCHES

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A pick of the news and happenings EVENTS

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All the dates 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 VISITORS’ GUIDE

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This edition, our man gives us an alternative take on the whisky islands LOST DISTILLERIES 34 Gavin D. Smith looks at the demise and now the current rise of Lowland distilling UNSUNG HEROES 35 We meet a man whose capital passion for whisky is taking him to new heights TRAVEL RETAIL 36 Joe Bates heads to India to check out what is happening in the airport shop PRODUCTION 38 Ian Wisniewski investigates the role that esters play in malt whisky DISTILLERY FOCUS 40 Dominic Roskrow pays a visit to Fettercairn and finds it fighting fit

FLAVOUR FOOD

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Martine Nouet takes a trip on the spice trail NEW RELEASES 54 A round up of the latest bottlings and tasting notes BACK TO THE 70S 59 Three Whisky Magazine correspondents compare the old with the new

NIGHTCAP FORUM

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More of your letters LITERATURE

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Jefferson Chase reviews another whisky laden tome

JOHN ROSE

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Yours questions answered and recent auctions WHISKY MAGAZINE INDEX 74 how brands are performing under the hammer contents 91

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FEATURES

The second album

We talk to two more musicians about their whisky passions

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Back to Springbank

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Gavin D. Smith meets the new boy at the helm in Campbeltown

Premium blends

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Come and delve into the high priced world of these uber chic whiskies

Dispelling the myths

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Diageo opens its doors at Roseisle Distillery to the world’s media

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