SCOTTISH FIELD WHISKY CHALLENGE Category winners


After a tough competition the judges revealed their marks and tasting notes on the best new expressions of 2011/2012 – with some interesting, and surprising, results


AD Rattray Whisky Experience – Inhouse Malt No1 Judges scores 4.5, 4.2, 4, 4, 3.75, 3.5 Overall score 3.98 Tasting notes from Duncan Loads of summer fruits, strawberry, raspberry, oranges and bananas. Very smooth and creamy.


Under £35 winners 1


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Glenglassaugh Revival - Glenglassaugh Distillery Judges scores 4.25, 4, 3.75, 3.5, 3.3, 1 Overall score 3.63 Tasting notes from Mark Cereals, vanilla and citrus on the nose. A clean elegant whisky – very fresh and lively.


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Balblair 2001 – International Beverage Co Judges scores 4.5, 4.25, 4, 3.8, 3.5, 1.5 Overall score 3.88


Tasting notes from Mike Peach infused toffee, spice and sweet wet oak. Tastes of fl oral perfume, fruit syrup and vanilla toffee.


Laphroaig Triple Wood – Beam Inc Judges scores 4.25, 4, 4, 4, 3.8, 3.75 Overall score 3.95 Tasting notes from Charles Pale amber, light sweetness and coal soot in the taste.


£35-£80 winners 1


Ardbeg Alligator – The Glenmorangie Co Judges scores 4.25, 4, 4, 3.9, 3.75, 3.3 Overall score 3.91 Tasting notes from Darren Spicy aromas with aniseed and liquorice prominent, fl avours of smoke, mint and bubble gum.


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Vintage 2006 Release – Kilchoman Judges scores 4.2, 4, 4, 3.75, 3.75, 3.4 Overall score 3.87 Tasting notes from Duncan Pale gold in colour with lots of peat and wood smoke on the nose.


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