SCOTTISH FIELD WHISKY CHALLENGE Category winners


After a tough competition the judges revealed their marks and tasting notes on the best new expressions of 2013/2014 – with some interesting, and surprising, results


Under £40 winners 1


2 3 Overall score 22.9


Tasting notes from Mark Connelly Fruity and solventy nose. Creamy, fruit sweety on the palate and the fruit continues on the fi nish.


William Lawson’s 13yo Blended Scotch - Dewar’s


Judges scores 2.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 3.2, 3, 4, 4.4 Overall score 22.35


Tasting notes from Robin A fresh fruity nose with malt and honey. Lemon ginger cake then lightly dusted sugar almonds and slightly peppery to fi nish.


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Tamdhu 10yo - Ian MacLeod Distillers Judges scores 2, 3, 4.5, 4.2, 4, 4, 3.5, 4.4


Overall score 23.1 Tasting notes from Ronnie A lovely, rich but soft nose with meaty tones. Equally soft and rich in the mouth.


Black Bottle - Burn Stewart Judges scores 4, 3.5, 4, 3.9, 4, 3, 3.5, 4


£40-£80 winners 1


2 3 Overall score 24


Tasting notes from Charles Old gold. Mellow, mineralic, maritime, medicinal smoke, well composed and mature. Sweet, light with adequate smoke in the fi nish.


Talisker Port Ruighe - Diageo Judges scores 4, 3.25, 4, 3.9, 4.4, 4, 4, 4


Overall score 23.9


Tasting notes from Douglas Intense, sea air and kiwi.


Glenmorangie Companta - Glenmorangie Judges scores 3.5, 4.25, 4.5, 4.3, 4.1, 4, 4, 4.1


Overall score 24.75 Tasting notes from Mike Syrup drenched fruit and caramelised bananas. Rich and full palate, warming and comforting.


Kilchoman Loch Gorm - Kilchoman Judges scores 4.5, 4, 4, 4, 2.8, 3.5, 4.5, 4


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