Ardnamurchan AD/ Madeira Cask Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

For this release, Bourbon casks from early 2018 were filled with a roughly 60/40 ratio of unpeated to peated spirit, then re-racked into Madeira casks for two years. These casks were vatted just prior to reaching seven years old. The wine has sweetened and softened the maritime character on the nose, also evident on entry, punctuated by a bit of nip and prickle with a bittersweet edge. The Madeira richness picks up again, leaving nutty malt, honey and a trail of ashy, sooty peat. The yield was just under 19,000 units at 52% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Other reviews... "This whisky is simply delicious. You can taste the quality casks... their spirit is flawless too... very wine influenced for those who like it, very sweet, but in the best way possible and very balanced with the meaty, smoky elements." - whiskybase.com

"With the Madeira Cask 2025 release, Ardnamurchan has crafted a whisky with superb balance. It plays your taste buds like a pinball machine, bouncing from sweet to spicy and back again. That interplay keeps every sip engaging, whether you’re a seasoned whisky drinker or just getting started." - Whisky Monkeys

Notes from the producers... Nose: Cocoa powder, stewed plums, sugared almonds, bread and butter pudding, nutmeg, sandalwood, bracken, fruit scone, red currants. Palate: Cinnamon sweets, cedar bark, salted trail mix with chocolate chips, rosemary stalks, toffee apple, pine needles, strawberries with black pepper. Finish: Medium weight, dusty, long and slightly drying finish.