DESCRIPTION

A small batch, annual release from Ardnamurchan, produced from a combination of peated and unpeated whisky matured exclusively in a combination of ex-Oloroso and ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at higher strength of 50%.

OFFICIAL TASTING NOTES

Nose: Murray mint, bonfire on the beach, salted peanut ice-cream, tomato stalks, Brazil nut, sundried tomatoes, teriyaki beef jerky, relish and tamari. Unctuous.

Palate: Tarry rope, bung cloth, smoky bacon, old tractor shed, peanut brittle, sticky spare-ribs. Red plum and cherry, then shifts to chalk cliff and meaty traits above on later half.

Finish: Crashing waves, sea-salt, bothy fireplace and cigar shop.