A. D. Rattray
Cask Islay
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Name: Cask Islay Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: A. D. Rattray
SKU: 1008371
Rating: 8.1 (6 reviews)

Appearance / Color
Warm Gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell
The peat smoke is almost buttery with orange zest and sea spray.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Oily texture with smoked granola, Meyer lemon, and fudge.

Finish
Long with apple and a beach campfire aroma.

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About
Details

Cask Islay is adored for its smoky, lemon, fudge and apple flavor notes.

This Scotch is carefully distilled at Undisclosed distillery, Islay.

Based on 37 votes, the average rating for Cask Islay is 8.1/10.

Top reviews for Cask Islay:

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— Oily, smoky, northern forests, a delicious burn--all of these meant in the best way possible. It was a very physical taste and I loved it. I am an Islay/peaty fan and this was absolutely an enjoyable experience for me that I would recommend.

Category

Scotch
Style

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region

Islay
Country

Scotland
Alcohol

46%
Distillery

Undisclosed
Age

NAS

A. D. Rattray Cask Islay

(0.75l, 46%)

8.1/10 (37 votes)

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Ratings & Reviews

Member Reviews and Ratings of Cask Islay

James, May 28, 2018

Very smoky/peaty. I enjoy Islay single malts quite a bit, and this one decidedly so, but I felt like the peat kind of overpowered anything else. It did mellow with a bit of distilled water. Next time, I may add a couple drops of Kentucky limestone water, see if that brings out any flavors differently.

Daniel, Sep 26, 2017

With so many excellent Islay single malts, it is a tough row to hoe. I just bought Ardbeg's An Oa and it is so much more interesting than this offering.

Ariana, Sep 6, 2017

Oily, smoky, northern forests, a delicious burn--all of these meant in the best way possible. It was a very physical taste and I loved it. I am an Islay/peaty fan and this was absolutely an enjoyable experience for me that I would recommend.

Daniel, Aug 16, 2017

It was okay. Not great, but certainly not bad. More subtle than a Laphroaig, but still peaty. I expected a little more of the scotch burn in the bak of my throat, which it did not produce. Again, very drinkable but nothing that rocked my world.

Michael, Aug 1, 2017

Solid scotch. It was my first adventure with one of the more peaty/smoky scotch's out there and initially found it overpowering given the overwhelming peat flavor. However, after throwing in an ice sphere and giving it another shot it actually grew on me. For those who like the peaty/smoky scotch's coming out of Islay this has a nice full flavor. I did find myself enjoying it after a little dilution from the ice and think that it would be a perfect sipper on a brisk fall day/evening given it's smoky finish.