Thank you for expressing your interest in the A D Rattray Ltd portfolio of single malt Scotch whiskies.

Since our company was founded in 1868, we have aimed to delight the whisky enthusiast. Today our principal activity is the selection, storage and bottling of exceptional malt whiskies.

The A D Rattray Ltd whiskies which form our Cask Collection portfolio are sourced from distilleries throughout Scotland. This extensive range of whiskies is bottled at natural strength and colour without any unnecessary chill-filtration.

All of the flavour from the cask...
in a bottle.

A D Rattray Ltd goes to great lengths to source casks of exclusive and unusual whiskies.

The whiskies we release reflect the different styles and nuances that are evident from any one of the six individual whisky regions throughout Scotland and they have been bottled at their natural strength, colour and without any unnecessary chill-filtration. This of course only adds to the enjoyment of each and every last drop.

Additionally if you are looking for an exclusive commemorative bottling or wish to purchase mature stock then let us know.

Because of the nature behind the Single Casks, they are only available in extremely limited quantities, often no more than a couple of hundred bottles for each cask.

If you have bulk whisky which you think may be of interest to A D Rattray Ltd, please contact us with further details.

  • Speyside
  • Island
  • Highland
  • Islay
  • Lowland
  • Ireland
  • Jamaica
Aberlour 1996

Colour: Straw gold

Nose: Sweet white chocolate with vanilla notes

Palate: Lavender, hint of orange with a touch of chilli on the finish

Conclusion: A complex offering from Aberlour

Craigellachie 2002

Colour : Brassy gold

Nose : Sweet yet savoury, strawberries, raisins and plums

Palate : Massive hit! Ripe juicy plums, roasted peppers, liquorice

Conclusion : Incredibly complex – First Fill Sherry cask colossus

Glen Grant 1993

Colour : Shiny gold

Nose : Lemon zesty, banana – tropical fruits, almonds, oak

Palate : Fresh vanilla, mouth-coating (viscous), toffee

Conclusion : Juicy Speyside fun from this top seller

Mortlach 1995

Colour : Yellow gold

Nose : Citrus fruits, oaty biscuits and barley sugar

Palate : Good mouthfeel, fruity with honey and a hint of spice

Conclusion : A classic Speyside dram

Glenrothes 1990

Colour : White gold

Nose : Light fruit, a touch of lemony herbs and jasmine tea

Palate : Fruity with peppery notes, slightly briny on the finish

Conclusion : A classic cask from this Speyside stalwart

Glenlossie 1992

Colour : Straw gold

Nose : Sweet and fruity, apple blossom, spice and a touch of ginger

Palate : Good mouthfeel, soft oily texture, green tea, sweet yet savoury

Conclusion : Unusual and rare offering

Linkwood 1989

Colour : Straw gold

Nose : Quite rich with mild sherry and candied citrus fruit peel

Palate : Nice rounded texture, cloves and peppery salad leaves

Conclusion : A beautifully aged and savoury Linkwood surprise

Craigellachie 1991

Colour : Straw gold

Nose : Sweet and fruity with honeysuckle blossom, nectarines and vanilla

Palate : Silky mouthfeel with caramel and soft spice. Well structured

Conclusion : 1st Fill bourbon cask – what are you waiting for?!

Glen Elgin 1984

Colour : Straw gold

Nose : Fruity, light and fresh, red apple skin and a hint of marzipan

Palate : Warming. Light with citrus fruit notes, almonds and fresh green peppercorns

Conclusion : A hidden gem of a malt

Glen Spey 1977

Colour : Light amber

Nose : Freshly squeezed tangerines, candied fruits, clove rock, pineapple and cinnamon

Palate : Slight oily mouthfeel, bergamot, mixed spices, oranges, cloves. Creamy finish

Conclusion : A delectable old cask – aged to perfection

Macduff 1990

Colour : Yellow gold

Nose : Subtle aromas of oats, wood and marmalade

Palate : Slightly oily. Vanilla, fudge and mixed spice. Soft smoky finish.

Conclusion : A rare and intriguing single cask – not for Homer Simpson!

Tomintoul 1967

Colour : Brassy gold

Nose : Exquisitely fruity and rich. Intense honey and almonds

Palate : Soft and creamy with tropical fruits, white pepper and candied peel

Conclusion : A never-ending depth of flavour – simply stunning!

Aberlour

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Floral, aniseed, citrus orange with a hint of honey sweetness

Palate : Soft, slightly oily mouthfeel. Apple Strudel with a touch of spice

Conclusion : A delightful Speysider

Balmenach

Colour : Orange gold

Nose : Sweet wood, orange marmalade, marshmallows and honey

Palate : Citrus peel, spices, Bread and Butter Pudding with a soft finish

Conclusion : Pure malt citrus heaven

Benriach

Colour : Yellow gold

Nose : Soft, buttery & fruity, hint of toffee & yoghurt cereal bars

Palate : Malt and vanilla. Softly stewed pears with a lingering finish

Conclusion : Lovely cask from this resurgent distillery

Benrinnes

Colour : Burnt amber

Nose : Sherry marinated banana cake, walnuts

Palate : Full and rich, soft chewy treacle toffee with a hint of saltiness

Conclusion : Incredible sherry monster cask - we have done it again!

Dufftown

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Cut grass and hay, cantaloupe melon and Peach Melba with a hint of vanilla

Palate : Fruity, cereal, chocolate brazil nuts, cloves and pepper with a liquorice finish

Conclusion : Rare single cask from this Diageo giant

The Glenlivet

Colour : Orange gold

Nose : Bitter oranges. Lime and peach notes, gentle spiciness

Palate : Soft oily mouthfeel, tobacco leaves and new leather. Cracked peppercorns with a hint of spice and apricot

Conclusion : An elegant aged malt

Glen Grant

Colour : Yellow gold

Nose : Very warming, chewy caramel with chocolate, hints of lemon and almonds.

Palate : Sweet at first and quite dry. Almond essence then marzipan on the finish

Conclusion : Intriguing single cask form this industry giant

Arran 1996

Colour - Golden straw

Nose - Sweet malt and honeycomb with late, dark chocolate

Palate - Redolent with sweet, spiced malt, alongside mocha and smoke

Conclusion - Sweet, soft and complex

Arran 1997

Colour : Straw gold

Nose : Apple and pears, fruit spangles

Palate : Citrus fruits, apricots, light vanilla notes with mild spices

Conclusion : Puts a smile on the Sleeping Warrior’s face...

Highland Park 1984

Colour : Yellow gold

Nose : Deep and rich, orange marmalade on toast, vanilla

Palate : Rich and warming, smooth, slight bitter notes with a nice smoky finish

Conclusion : Superb classic Orkney spirit

Aberfeldy 1994

Colour : Bright straw gold

Nose : Fresh pineapple and pear fruit cocktail with hints of almonds

Palate : Sweet marzipan, Madeira cake with a touch of honey

Conclusion : A classic dessert dram from the heart of the Highlands

Ben Nevis 1996

Whisky : Ben Nevis Cask # 2214

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Ripe apples & pears

Palate : Bitter orange chocolate, lightly toasted brioche

Conclusion : Singular malt reaching new heights!

Glencadam 1990

Colour : Straw gold

Nose : Vanilla, herbs, oranges, barley sugar

Palate : Creamy with a hint of nuts and aniseed - long finish

Conclusion : Creamy barley heaven

Glengoyne 1998

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Hints of grapefruit with toasted breadcrumbs, malty notes

Palate : Crisp and fresh with a soft oily mouthfeel, lemony fudge

Conclusion : Classic Glengoyne with real distillery character

Glencadam 1990

Colour : Shiny gold

Nose : Pineapple, fruit gums, then malty oak, soft

Palate : Sweet barley sugar, caramel cheesecake

Conclusion : Another beautiful Highlander to savour

Clynelish 1995

Colour : Amber

Nose : Creme Brulee, caramelised pears and slight savoury notes

Palate : Good all-over mouthfeel, very warming with creamy liquorice

Conclusion : A special one for the sherry cask fans...

Balblair 1991

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Slightly yeasty, brioche. Fruity with aromas of orange and lemon peel

Palate : Quite sweet, fudge. A hint of linseed with a touch of aniseed

Conclusion : A fun malt for Speyside fans

Tullibardine

Colour : Brassy gold

Nose : Light malty notes, popcorn with a subtle whiff of leather

Palate : Rich and spicy, sweet then bitter. Robust herbs with hints of liquorice

Conclusion : This one will really surprise you!

Clynelish

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Soft malty notes, Lemon Sherbet sweets and grapes

Palate : Slightly smoky with a hint of wood. Liquorice on the finish

Conclusion : An unusual sherry hogshead

Bunnahabhain 1991

Colour : Rich Gold

Nose : Sweet ripe tropical fruits, honeysuckle, sherbet

Palate : Big oily mouthfeel, salty dark chocolate, barbecue spices

Conclusion : An intensely rich, smooth & complex Islay dram

Bunnahabhain 1997

Colour : Rich gold

Nose : Smoky and sweet. Rich ripe buttery fruits, sherry wood

Palate : Good full mouthfeel, peat smoke. Syrupy, sweet juicy plums and soft liquorice

Conclusion : Peat. Smoke. Sherry. A Bunna monster cask

Bowmore 1998

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Malty cereal notes, a touch of smoke and peat with hints of orange peel

Palate : Very malty, soft oily texture, smoke coming through with a touch of spice

Conclusion : Another engaging young Islay malt

Caol Ila 1993

Colour : Burnt amber

Nose : Smoky, salty, pork crackling and caramelised oranges

Palate : Oily mouthfeel. Deep rich flavours – salty and dry with burnt toffee

Conclusion : Caol Ila aged in a sherry butt – absolutely extraordinary!

Laphroaig 1997

Colour : Straw gold

Nose : Fresh malted barley with a slight smokiness. Sweet pears coming through

Palate : Good mouthfeel with caramel, sweet smoky vanilla, light spices and cracked pepper.

Conclusion : Our best selling malt, and here is why...

Bunnahabhain

Colour : Brassy gold

Nose : Citrus, fresh green apples, lemon balm

Palate : Dry, salty notes, bitter almonds with a pleasant medicinal finish

Conclusion : 37 years young & a cask still going strong!

Bruichladdich

Colour : Yellow gold

Nose : Very smooth, touch of pineapple, citrus and smoke

Palate : Good mouthfeel and well balanced. Barley sugar. Some spice and a hint of white pepper

Conclusion : Clean, smooth & Islay-fresh

Auchentoshan 1990

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Grassy, earthy, lemon sherbet and soft marzipan

Palate : Smooth and sweet, almondy with a hint of vanilla and white pepper

Conclusion : Beautifully matured, smooth Lowland revelation.

Cooley 2000

Colour : Pale gold

Nose : Pineapple cubes, sweet honey and soft buttery notes

Palate : Full and intense, ripe bananas, pineapple and golden syrup

Conclusion : A fairground of flavours from the Emerald Isle

Monymusk Rum 1986

Colour : Rich gold

Nose : Deep, rich and complex. Fruity with hints of steeped raisins and pineapple

Palate : Spicy wood and a lovely velvety mouthfeel, Christmas fruits and banoffee pie

Conclusion : Paradise found in the Caribbean!

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Founded by Andrew Dewar and William Rattray in 1868, A D Rattray began trading as an importer of French wines, Italian spirits and olive oil. More importantly, however, the company also established itself as a specialist in the field of blending and storage of malt and grain whiskies.

In the latter part of the 1800s A D Rattray Ltd came to represent a number of well-known Highland Malt distilleries – most notably Stronachie* – selling bulk whisky to West of Scotland wine and spirit merchants, publicans and the main Scotch whisky blending houses in and around Glasgow.

Like many other merchants, A D Rattray Ltd suffered during the crisis of the early 1900s and in the late 1920s the partners sold the business to William Walker. Well-established as a whisky broker, Walker set about expanding the business with the acquisition of a number of smaller merchants. Despite rationing during the 2nd World War, the company continued to supply the West of Scotland licensed trade until Walker’s death.

A D Rattray Ltd has returned to the family and is owned by Mr Tim Morrison, previously of Morrison Bowmore Distillers and fourth generation descendent of Andrew Dewar. A D Rattray Ltd’s resurgence stems back to early 2004 when, using his extensive knowledge and expertise in the whisky industry, Mr Morrison bottled a selection of his own handpicked stock of whiskies for market release.

Today the company’s principal purpose is to bottle unusual and exclusive casks of Scotch Whisky, with each one chosen to reflect the different styles of the six individual whisky regions of Scotland. Whether from Mr Morrison’s own stock or independently sourced, only casks which are found to be of exceptional quality are bottled under the A D Rattray Cask Collection label and released into selected markets.

*Additionally, Stronachie – the company’s own 12 year old single Highland malt – continues to form an integral part of A D Rattray Ltd’s product portfolio.

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Exciting New Development!

Big news - we have moved! Find us now at 32 Main Road, Kirkoswald above the new and exciting A.D.Rattray Whisky Experience and Whisky Shop (find it on Facebook).

Tel: 01655 760242.
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Rattray's Selection Blended Malt

Rattray's Selection Blended Malt Batch No 1 is a vatting of four sherry butts, each at least 19 years old, representing the regions of Scotland:-Auchentoshan 1991, Balblair 1990, Benriach 1989 and Bowmore 1991

The four casks were vatted then married together for a further 9 months maturation in Benrinnes sherry hogsheads. The result reveals a beautiful complex nose with medium sherry tones, deep engaging sweetness and faint smoke.

This is a unique product with only 1,852 bottles produced at 55.8% abv.
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Cask Islay, Vatting No 1

Cask Islay is the latest addition to the A D Rattray portfolio of exceptional and different malt whiskies. Although officially a blended malt, the majority of the whisky in this Vatting No 1 comes from one distillery on Islay. Produced from a small batch of hand-picked casks it has been bottled as a very Limited Edition at 46% ABV and is uncoloured and unchill-filtered.

Young, and extremely smoky on the nose, Cask Islay Vatting No 1 has complex flavours of oats, caramel and honey on the palate, unusual for an Islay malt.

This furnace of Islay peat and smoke is available now.
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Next Bottling Nearly Ready

When we do a new bottling we send small sample bottles of each cask to all our major customers so they can make their own minds up about what will sell well in their markets before they place their order. Very often, especially with older casks which have produced fewer bottles, everything has been sold prior to bottling.
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New 46% range

Every Cask Collection bottling we do will now include 2 whiskies at 46% ABV to give an alternative to our cask strength products. These will generally be chosen from our younger stock and we'll only choose whiskies which work well at this reduced strength. The result is more bottles to satisfy demand, and a competitive price so more whisky lovers can experience an A D Rattray single cask whisky. Still no colour added, still no chill-filtration, still 1 single cask and still great quality.

As ever, any feedback is welcome.

Tel 01655 760242

Email info@adrattray.com

32 Main Road

Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, KA19 8HY

Scotland