60 | Connoisseur’s Choice
Speyside
Raphael Marinoni
SHOP MANAGER, A.D. RATTRAY’S WHISKY SHOP, AYRSHIRE
www.adrattray.com
The A. D. Rattray Whisky Experience and Shop in Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, offers an extremely diverse range of drams – from popular brands to lesser- known gems and individual cask bottlings.
ABERLOUR A’BUNADH 49
GLENFARCLAS 21 YEAR OLD
83 43 SELECTED BY RAPHAEL
A very nice, well-rounded whisky full of fruit, spices and smoke – what else could you want?
NOSE: All types of fruit; fresh, stewed and dried, with smoke.
PALATE: Light, smoky fruit cake with gentle spices, followed by hints of dark, oily chocolate.
FINISH: Fresh, smooth and lingering.
A. D. RATTRAY WHISKY EXPERIENCE, HOUSE MALT 3 25
4O SELECTED BY RAPHAEL Mark Angus RETAIL SALES MANAGER,
GORDON & MACPHAIL, ELGIN
www.gordonand
macphail.com
Responsible for running Elgin’s flagship whisky shop, Mark selects the G&M Retail Exclusive range, organises Spirit of Speyside tastings and judges for the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge.
A rich and spicy six-year-old
Craigellachie, produced from a single first-fill sherry hogshead.
NOSE: Sweet, floral, Oloroso sherry, stewed plums and a hint of tobacco.
PALATE: Honeycomb, rich fruit, bitter orange and walnuts, with a hint of spice.
FINISH: Lingering and spicy. 60.4
SELECTED BY RAPHAEL Offers incredible value for money. Fruity and nutty, rich and full-bodied with lots of character and tons of flavour.
NOSE: Dark sherry, citrus, spices and bitter chocolate.
PALATE: Blackberries, stewed fruits, dark bittersweet chocolate and spices. Rich and creamy.
FINISH: Long-lasting.
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