Ardnamurchan AD/Heritage Barley 59.2% 70cl

Ardnamurchan AD/Heritage Barley 59.2% 70cl

A stunning release from renowned Highland single malt distillery Ardnamurchan, made from 100% unpeated Golden Promise barley and bottled without added colour or chill-filtration. Distilled back in 2018, it’s been fully matured in ex-American oak bourbon barrels. Bright, rich and crisp, it’s a great way to taste both the fruit-forward distillery character, and the warmth of the buttery grains.

Official tasting notes:

Nose: Freshly opened milk chocolate digestive biscuits. Glacé cherries, lime cordial, a soft dusting of icing sugar on marzipan, apricot jam. Melted butter with acacia honey on sourdough toast. Salted preserved lemons. A whiff of long grass.

Palate: Chewable, oily mouthfeel. The marzipan theme continues, with sugared almonds. More nuts:salted cashews and subtle pistachios. A gentle, creamy sweetness. Rich orange polenta cake. Baked cooking apples with fizzy lemonade. Peshwari naan filling.

Finish: Oily, luscious and well-balanced. Medium length.Traces of soft orchard fruit, a sweet nuttiness and the last sip of espresso.