Ardnamurchan AD/ Sherry Cask Release 2024 50%

Ardnamurchan AD/ Sherry Cask Release 2024 – A Sherry Bomb of Unique Flavors

Ardnamurchan AD/ Sherry Cask Release 2024 uniquely combines smoked and unsmoked whiskey aged in exclusive sherry casks. This single malt whiskey from the Scottish Highlands offers a complex aroma of coastal notes, salted peanut ice, and sun-dried tomatoes. With a rich taste of tarred rope and sticky spareribs, as well as a persistent maritime aftertaste, it is an experience for every whiskey lover.

Scent: Opens with fresh, coastal notes and a cool hint of Murray mint, accompanied by beach bonfires and velvety salted peanut ice cream. Fresh tomato stems and nutty notes such as Brazil nuts are highlighted, balanced with a sour-sweet undertone of sun-dried tomatoes.
Taste: Full and intense flavor with a smoky character. Clear notes of tarred rope and smoked bacon lead to an earthy experience with the scent of an old tractor shed. A sweet contrast with the flavor of peanut brittle and sticky spareribs makes for a balanced and rich profile.
Aftertaste: Long-lasting maritime aftertaste with a salty character reminiscent of sea air and a fireplace in a mountain shed. A warm, comfortable finish with notes of cigar shop which enhance the complex layers from the aged sherry casks.

Combine 10 smoked Sherry butts and 15 unsmoked Sherry hogsheads

Ardnamurchan AD/ Sherry Cask Release 2024 is a remarkable Highland Single Malt Whiskey that manages to unite the best of both land and sea. It is created by combining 10 smoked Sherry butts and 15 unsmoked Sherry hogsheads, resulting in a whiskey that is both rich and nuanced. Like all Ardnamurchan releases, this whiskey is un-chill filtered and has a natural colour, preserving the authentic character and depth.

With an alcohol percentage of 50%, this version highlights the complex flavor notes from the carefully selected sherry casks. On the nose, you can expect fresh, coastal scents that lead to a warm and smoky taste experience. The flavor profile ranges from intense smoky nuances like tarred rope to sweet elements like peanut brittle and sticky spareribs. The aftertaste leaves a lingering maritime influence that brings back memories of cozy times by the fireplace and the warm aromas of a cigar shop.

Ardnamurchan AD/ Sherry Cask Whiskey 2024 is a whiskey that is ideal for both collectors and enthusiasts who want an in-depth taste experience with a perfect balance between smoke and sweetness.

About the Distillery

The Ardnamurchan Distillery is located on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in the West of Scotland. It is a relatively new player in the single malt whiskey world and was founded in 2014 by Adelphi Distillery Ltd. The distillery is known for its focus on traditional production methods and the use of locally produced ingredients. They produce their own malt using malted barley, yeast and the clean spring water from the area.

Ardnamurchan Distillery prides itself on crafting whiskey with care and attention to detail, and they aim to express the unique terroir of the area in their spirits. Their first releases of single malt whiskey began to hit the market around 2016 and they are known for having a distinctive balance of fruity, spicy and smoky notes in their whiskies.

Ardnamurchan The Green Distillery

Whiskey is a natural product and they have ensured that this is reflected in the way they run the distillery. Uniquely in the whiskey industry, all the necessary energy and heat for Ardnamurchan Distillery comes from local renewable energy sources – the river that supplies cooling water to the distillery has a hydroelectric generator, and the biomass boiler uses wood chips from local forests as fuel – the distillery's overall environmental footprint is therefore modest.

In addition, the by-products of the whiskey-making process are recycled on the peninsula – the still-energetic "draff" (remains in the mash tank) is combined with "pot ale" to produce animal feed for use on the peninsula.