Cask and Still Magazine | 69
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL 185 4O
SELECTED BY GARETH
Made using rare hand-selected casks of old age, many would argue the pinnacle of whisky blending has been reached.
NOSE: Mellow and well-rounded, complex with crisp spices. Dark fruit sweetness blending nutty characters, with subtle citrus and dry smoke.
PALATE: Good balance and velvety smooth. Toffee, toasted oak, honey, soft lingering smoke. Dark chocolate and orange peel with hazelnuts.
FINISH: Rich, long and very smooth. Grainy sweetness marrying honey, soft pepper and spices, with a touch of gentle smoke.
Nick Sullivan
OWNER & MANAGER, THE ABERDEEN WHISKY
SHOP
www.aberdeen
whiskyshop.co.uk
BLACK BOTTLE 20.50 40
BALLANTINE’S 17 YEAR OLD 52.99
43 SELECTED BY GARETH
This stunning blend picked up Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014 Best Scotch Blend of the Year – and for good reason.
NOSE: Rich complexity, combining malty tones, honey, pear drops, sweet peat, damp wood and a hint of smoke.
PALATE: Well-balanced and mouth-watering. Sweet grain, malty, fudgy with citrus notes. Soft oak, delicate smoke and sweet peat bring balance.
FINISH: Long and sweet. Creamy vanilla and cocoa, followed by delicate spices and soft fruits, introducing a touch of oak smoke.
SELECTED BY GARETH A bold design going back to its roots in 1879. An elegant, smooth drink that should be on everyone’s list.
NOSE: Fresh and floral, leading to spicy oak and Demerara sugar. Soft rich fruits, with sweet peat and delicate coastal aromas.
PALATE: Rich, viscous and moreish. Laden with fruitcake and ginger spice. Soft peat and smoke balanced by sweet oak and honey.
FINISH: Soft and lingering, offering elegant spices of nutmeg and pepper with gentle, sweet peat smoke.
Gareth Van Rooyen
MANAGER, WHISKI SHOP, EDINBURGH
www.whiskishop.com
This hybrid venue at the top of The Mound in Edinburgh features a bistro, bar and whisky shop – a one-stop venue for the discerning drinker around the city.
Nick oversees the smooth running of The Aberdeen Whisky Shop at the west end of the city’s Union Street. His top three blends can be found among an enormous range of whiskies, including several highly collectable bottles.
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