Another exciting release from Ardnamurchan distillery which has been crafted from peated spirit (30PPM) distilled in 2017 and matured in bourbon barrels then finished in Mezcal casks for over a year and a half. A first for Ardnamurchan distillery, which should go down a storm, a low outturn for this release, bottled at 50% vol. 'A bright combo of earthy, grassy, maritime spirit, enriched with green, vegetal brightness.'
Tasting Notes
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Nose
Green, grassy, vegetal. Immediate sense of the Mezcal spirit. This quickly dissipates, opening the door to fresh, crisp, Granny Smith apples. Green bananas. Resilient, ashy smoke.
Palate
Bright, herbaceous, eucalyptus. Chalky, mineralic, seashore essence. Olive brine, salty capers and flat-leaf parsley. A weighty, fatty dram with an earthy backbone.
Finish
Gentle wisps of integrated smoke. Creamy, sweet aftertaste. Earthy.