Description
With the Ardnahoe 5 Years Old Inaugural Release, the youngest distillery on the Scottish island of Islay is launching its very first single malt bottling - a significant moment for the region and for collectors worldwide. Ardnahoe Distillery, founded in 2018 and idyllically located between Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain on the north-east coast of Islay, uses traditional methods such as long fermentation, slow distillation and the use of worm tubs - a rarity that gives the whisky a particularly oily and deep texture.
The Inaugural Release is a single malt Scotch whisky that has been matured for five years in a combination of first fill bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks. This cask selection produces vanilla sweetness and bright freshness as well as deep fruity notes and spicy oak aromas. With an alcohol content of 50% vol., uncolored and not chill-filtered, the whisky remains completely natural in its expressiveness - powerful, authentic and distinctive. As the distillery's first bottling, this whisky is not only a statement of taste, but also a coveted collector's item.
The elegant gift box rounds off the overall picture in style and emphasizes the historic value of this first edition - a whisky that lays the foundation for what will shape Ardnahoe in the decades to come. (automated translation)
Tasting notes:
Color: Golden yellow with amber shimmer.
Nose: Smoky and complex, with notes of green pear, lemon zest, sea salt, vanilla, toasted almonds, sherry fruit and a hint of pipe tobacco.
Taste: Oily and deep, with aromas of malt sweets, dark raisins, spicy wood, caramel, accompanied by a balanced peat smoke and sweet-spicy oak notes.
Finish: Long-lasting and powerful, with smoky warmth, dry sherry, clove, a hint of licorice and fine minerality.
Whether as a highlight in a private tasting, to celebrate a special moment in style or as a long-term investment - this whisky brings history into the glass. In culinary terms, this Islay whisky with its strong character goes perfectly with smoked game ham, hearty cheese pastries, roasted root vegetables or grilled tuna. Sweet combinations such as dark chocolate with sea salt, dried dates or an orange and ginger cake also underline its complex depth. (automated translation)
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EU-Food & safety
Distributor/Importer:
Hunter Laing B.V., Johan de Wittlaan 7, 2517 JG, Den Haag, Niederlande
Producer/Distillery:
Ardnahoe Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RN, Vereinigtes Königreich
Brand:
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Notices:
The Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week. Please enjoy responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
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