Whiskey: A.D. Rattray Cask Islay Batch No.2 Single Malt Scotch
This complex A.D. Rattray Islay earned a Double Gold medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 92 (46% ABV)
Origin: Scotland
Distillery: A.D. Rattray Distillery
Cask Islay is a small batch single malt Scotch whisky from an unnamed Islay distillery, bottled by A. D. Rattray, who have a bit of a history with excellent independent bottlings. This tasty rascal was matured in a mix of ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry hogsheads, but who did it come from? Mystery! Suspense! Yummy, smoky whisky laden with fruit notes.
A.D. Rattray Cask Islay Batch No.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet aromas and peaty notes on the nose.
Palate: The palate is dry and sweet with notes of barley, salted toffee, and dense peat smoke.
Finish: The finish is lingering with a dose of peat.
Distillery Information
A. D. Rattray, an independent family-owned bottling company that has been blending and maturing single malt Scotch whiskies since 1868. This single malt is from an undisclosed Islay distillery, which was bottled by the independent bottler handcrafted in small batches this whisky packs a peaty punch at 35 ppm.
