Annandale Man O Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,4%

Risen from ruin — Annandale carries the Lowland peat tradition forward, one cask at a time.

Expert description

Annandale Man O'Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a single-cask bottling from Annandale Distillery, matured in cask no. 772, bottled at cask strength, 60,4 %. Annandale Distillery was founded in 1836 as one of Scotland's first legal distilleries, but closed in 1918 while owned by none other than Johnnie Walker. The distillery lay derelict for nearly a century, until Professor David Thomson and Teresa Church read about it in the book 'Scotch Missed: Lost Distilleries of Scotland', tracked down the ruined building, bought the site in 2007 and reopened the distillery in 2014 after extensive restoration. The distillery produces two main expressions: the unpeated Man O'Words and the peated Man O'Sword, continuing the distillery's historic tradition of smoky whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers smoke, peat and an underlying fruitiness.

Palate

The palate is smoky and full with peat, caramel and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is long, smoky and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Annandale Man O'Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Annandale Distillery
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 60,4 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask number: 772

Flavour profile

Smoky · Peated · Full-bodied · Spiced

Investment potential

Annandale's single-cask bottlings are produced in limited numbers and can hold collector interest, especially given the distillery's dramatic revival story.

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Frequently asked questions about Annandale Man O'Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Why did Annandale close in 1918?

The distillery closed while owned by Johnnie Walker, then lay derelict for nearly a century until it was rediscovered and restored.

What's the difference between Man O'Words and Man O'Sword?

Man O'Words is the unpeated expression, while Man O'Sword is peated, continuing the distillery's historic tradition of smoky whisky.

How is Annandale Man O'Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky best served?

Neat or with a few drops of water to fully open up the aromas.

What does it mean that the whisky is from a single cask?

It means the entire bottling comes from one selected cask and is not blended with other casks, giving a unique, non-repeatable flavour profile.

Is Annandale Man O Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,4% a good gift idea?

Yes, Annandale Man O Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,4% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

How should Annandale Man O Sword Cask 772 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,4% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.