From the exceptionally promising Highland distillery Ardnamurchan comes another cask strength edition, bottled at a big 58.1% ABV without artificial colouring or chill-filtration. Launched in 2023, this Cask Strength Release is comprised of 87% peated spirit and 13% unpeated that's aged in a combination of 90% bourbon barrel and 10% sherry casks.
Beach bonfire, custard, toffee apples, and black pepper.
Orange zest, earthy peat, vanilla, orchard fruit, oak char, and rich spice.
Smoke and peppery spice linger among ripe tropical fruit.
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Two pipette drops of water to a standard shot is probably the sweet spot for this particular whisky. Kinda woody and fresh on the nose. On the palate it does have an enjoyable, slightly woody and floral note, but the finish is a bit too short. I guess it's because it is a young whisky, with time, I hope ardnamurchan can release some older cask where the flavour is more enhanced. But overall I would reconmment.
