Ardnahoe 5 Year Inaugural Release
$134.99
This whisky was featured on Day 4 of our 2024 KWM Not An Advent Calendar Tastings! You can read more about the whisky here.
The first-ever release of single malt from the Ardnahoe Distillery is getting some high praise, scoring 89pts from WhiskyFun. Bottled at 50% after maturing in ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks.
Producer Description
"We are very proud to present our limited edition Inaugural Release. Matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, our Inaugural Release has been bottled at our preferred strength of 50% alcohol, without artificial colouring or chill-filtration."
Ardnahoe Distillery
The Ardnahoe Distillery was built by Hunter Laing on the north-east coast of Islay, between Bunnahabhain and Caol Ila. The distillery officially opened in April of 2019, but the spirit was already flowing from the still in October of 2018. Ardnahoe is the only distillery currently producing on Islay with wormtubs, and its stills have the longest lyne arms in Scotland. The distillery was designed and is operated to create a rich, fruity, and creamy spirit. Despite the fact it uses wormtubs, the spirit has plenty of copper contact in the long lyne arms. The malt is peated to 40ppm. The view from the stillroom is one of the most spectacular in Scotland, looking across the sound of Islay to the Paps of Jura.
SMWS 10.264 BACON BUTTER BUTT
$197.99
BACON BUTTER BUTT
Two 7 year old ex-bourbon hogsheads from an Islay distillery were combined into a 1st fill oloroso butt for the remainder of its maturation, and the abv is 58%.
Flavour profile: Heavily peated
Distilled on: 24 October 2013
Outturn: 481 bottles
SMWS 64.150 AL FRESCO, IN THE SUN
$136.49
AL FRESCO, IN THE SUN
This 14 year old Speysider spent 12 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a 1st fill PX ex-bodega barrique for the remainder of its maturation, and the abv is 56.6%.
Flavour profile: Deep, rich & dried fruits
Distilled on: 12 May 2009
Outturn: 235 bottles
SMWS 66.254 COASTAL QUARRY COOKOUT
$145.59
COASTAL QUARRY COOKOUT
From the Highlands, this 12 year old comes in at 54.4% after maturing in a refill ex-bourbon barrel.
Flavour profile: Oily & coastal
Distilled on: 7 July 2011
Outturn: 242 bottles
North Star Orkney 17 Year
$129.49
Which Orkney distillery does this originate from? Scapa or Highland Park? It is probably HP sauce, but... hmm.
Regardless, the whisky was distilled somewhere in the Orkney Isles in January 2007. It was matured in an Oloroso Hogshead and bottled at 17 years old and 57.9%. 302 bottles total.
North Star Linkwood 14 Year
$114.99
Adelphi Ardnamurchan 2018 M&B
$189.99
Two casks of Ardnamurchan - one peated and one unpeated - both matured in 1st Fill Oloroso Butts. Cask numbers 1059 + 1263. Distilled in 2018 and bottled at 5 years of age after marrying together in 2024. 58%
Macallan Time : Space Mastery
$2,599.99
Bottled at 43.6% to celebrate Macallan's 200th Anniversary. 91.79pts Whiskybase
Producer Description
"Embracing 200 years of heritage, TIME : SPACE Mastery is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. TIME : SPACE Mastery took inspiration from past whisky masters and the variety of different casks styles available to create layers of complexity with incredible depth of aroma, texture and flavour. Housed in a uniquely crafted circular vessel symbolising the circle of life and the ongoing journey from the past to the future, TIME : SPACE Mastery is a testament to The Macallan's enduring legacy of excellence.
"This exceptional single malt is displayed in a distinct presentation, encased within a bespoke box adorned with 200 carefully crafted spikes, each a homage to the artistry of origami and symbolising the safeguarding of our most cherished treasure. This extraordinary packaging encases a circular vessel, a poignant reflection of life's enduring cycle and a testament to the timeless legacy of The Macallan."
Ardbeg Anamorphic 2023
$239.99