A.D. Rattray Cask Islay 50ml

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While it is rumoured this single malt was distilled at Laphroaig, and the palate has some Laphroagian characteristics, this Islay single malt's origins are not explicitly known. Bottled at 46% without colouring or chill-filtering it is dark, earthy and medicinal.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: creamy with clean smoke, juicy barley and earthy peat oils; red berry fruits in a bowl smothered in whipped cream; fresh squeezed lemon and hotel brunch sliced melons.

Palate: thick, coating and rich with more juicy barley, clean smoke and building brooding peat notes; still very creamy, boozy whipped cream atop fresh red berries; it becomes more medicinal and peaty while simultaneously releasing more delicate fruit notes including the hotel buffet sliced melons and soft citrus notes.

Finish: medium in length but bold and creamy with fading fruits.

Comment: with Laphroaigs, including the Quarter Cask skyrocketing in price, this lovely Islay malt is a very good buy at $75! 

50 ml