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Whisky Advocate • vol. 33, no. 2

Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest Kicks Off the Year in Tampa

Distillations • LEAD A MORE SPIRITED LIFE

Summer Playground • Savor Newport’s culinary, cultural, and seaside pleasures

Backyard Bartender • These drinks will receive high (grill) marks

Scotland’s Pagodas • An architectural curiosity that became a symbol of scotch

Pagoda FAQs

Rancio, Elusive and Alluring • Often an indicator of great age, this flavor has its own unique appeal

Super-Cool • Popsicles aren’t just for kids anymore

On the Waterfront • Few things say summer fun more than drinks by the water

Peat Done Differently • Peat is synonymous with Scotland, but distillers worldwide are creating all sorts of new peated styles

Single Malts Made With Local Peat to Try

From Cars to Whisky Art • You may not know Rob Cameron, but you know his car designs. He also turns his talents to whisky bottles

Salad Days: Drinks for a Summer Dish • Cocktails that pair perfectly with the season

The Samaroli Bottles • Auction sightings of these treasures are rare, but they do appear from time to time

Maybe 90 Years Is Long Enough

All Fired Up

My Tip Jar

Whiskies in the SWEET SPOT • Rated 93 points or higher and priced at $100 and under, these choices offer top quality that won’t break the bank

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

SCOTCH: DRAMS THAT DELIVER

IRELAND: VARIETY RINGS IN A NEW ERA

ELUSIVE JAPAN

CANADA DELIVERS

WORLD WHISKIES

BOTTLED IN BOND • An American Institution Rediscovered

The Basics of Bottled in Bond

UK vs U.S.

Bottled in Bond Whiskeys to Try

Bartender Secrets • Go behind the bar to learn the top hacks pros use to make imbibing easy and delicious

Summertime Sippers • Mix it up with these drinks made with fresh summer produce

WINDSWEPT AND WHISKY RICH • Scotland’s west coast offers championship-caliber golf, and has a whisky scene to match

RELAXING AT THE MARINE TROON HOTEL

PLAYING ROYAL TROON

Exploring Aged Rum

Subscriptions Make Great Gifts!

Spirits Releases • New creations from outside the whisky realm

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