why the whisky world needs woven “We’re curious, we’re not afraid to make mistakes, we can react quickly... We stand for something,” says Woven’s Pete Allison. It’s time to experience blending like you’ve never experienced it before. ‘A mad science but with real purpose’ Calum Rae trained as a sound engineer and was a roadie for a death metal band before he started brewing craft beer. Now, he is the experimental force behind one of Scotland’s most creative distilleries. creating art with hammers and blowtorches You could be mistaken for thinking the coppersmiths at McMillan spend their days making stills. They are, in fact, sculpting unique pieces of art one bash at a time. little balls of whisky-tasting loveliness Whether you’re after a dram of single malt or the drama of a whisky-based cocktail, the Spey Bar in the heart of London offers all the charm of the famous Craigellachie Hotel, with a twist… how to craft a crowd pleaser Ever fancied blending your own whisky? Of course you have! But you can forget chucking the dregs of your favourite bottles together – it’s time to do it properly! it’s what’s on the inside that counts Tomatin may not be your idyllic Highland distillery, but it is your idyllic Highland whisky. And that’s one of life’s important lessons – beauty is not just still deep! inside the 76-year-old start-up There are those who ask ‘why?’ and there are those who say ‘why not?’ Tullibardine has been ‘giving it a go’ for three quarters of a century. It’s time you should too! BUY ISSUE FOUR