Ardnamurchan Madiera Cask Batch #1 Release

This is all unpeated spirit aged five years in ex-bourbon before finishing in Madeira casks for a year. That lack of smoke gives this Ardnamurchan an entirely different profile on the nose, showcasing honey syrup, crisp malts, and custard. The sherry is deftly balanced, adding layers of dried orange peel, fresh red berries, and a slight nuttiness. The palate is much bolder than the nose suggests, kicking off with big notes of sesame candies, currants, and raw honey before revealing a bit of green apple, lemon oil, and golden raisin on the midpalate. It’s lively with a chalky texture and a balanced warmth that spikes ever so slightly into a long finish of Linzer cookies and lemon tarts