The nominees: £35 - £80


The nominees


Lagavulin distillery only


NOMINATED BY Automatic entry ABV 40% REGION Island


“The winner of the summer challenge 2011 for the £35-£80 category. All the judges loved this dram, with the perfect balance of sherry and smoke.”


Mortlach 16yo Flora & Fauna


NOMINATED BY Duncan Ralph ABV 43% REGION Speyside “A pure hidden gem of a whisky. Spicy, rich and sherried, exactly what a Speyside whisky should be!”


Tomintoul 21yo


NOMINATED BY Robin Russell ABV 40% REGION Speyside


“Released at our Whisky An’ A’ That Festival in June, this 21yo Tomintoul was an instant hit with the discerning public in attendance, achieving the ultimate accolade on the day by winning the coveted Best Whisky on Show. It then won a gold medal at the IWS competition in London. Rich vanilla and creamy toffee on the nose, fl orally tones, nectarines and some subtle spice to fi nish. This is a an excellent addition to the existing Tomintoul core range and is testament to the hard work and skill displayed by Robert Fleming and his staff at the Distillery.”


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GlenDronach 15yo Revival


NOMINATED BY Mark Connelly ABV 46% REGION Highland “If you like your sherry monsters this is one to beat. I have been known to nose this whisky for a week before even sipping it. All the classic sherry notes are there in abundance, from Christmas cake to leather, and the fi nish goes on for ever.”


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