Macleans Nose Whisky

A peated blended malt named after Britain's westernmost peninsula. Maclean's Nose comes from the respected independent bottler Adelphi and takes its name from a rocky headland on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It's a whisky that insists on smoke and character over polished compromise.

Macleans Nose Blended Scotch Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

Item no.: 22288888087-361

In Vestkysten, Skotland, some distilleries never shout about themselves — they let the whisky speak. Adelphi is one of them.
Expert's description
Macleans Nose Blended Scotch Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in sherryfade and bottled at 46%.
The whisky is blended and bottled by Adelphi.
The whisky blends Ardnamurchan- og Campbeltown-malt, put together to highlight the west coast character.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose opens with fruit, spice and sherry toffee.
Palate
The palate delivers fruit, raisins and sherry toffee.
Finish
It finishes long and spicy, with stewed plums and malt.
Specifications
Name: Macleans Nose Blended Scotch Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Vestkysten, Skotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherryfade
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060383653007
Flavour profile
Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy
Did you know?
Adelphi was founded in 1993 and traces its name back to a distillery of the same name in Glasgow that closed as early as 1902.
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About Maclean's Nose

Maclean's Nose is a blended malt Scotch whisky from independent bottler Adelphi, named after a rocky headland on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, the westernmost point of the British mainland.

History & Background

Maclean's Nose is a blended malt whisky from Adelphi, the Scottish independent bottling house that since its 1993 revival has specialised in rare single casks and bold compositions. The name pays tribute to legendary whisky writer and critic Charles MacLean, whose sharp nose for whisky's finer nuances has earned him status as one of Scotland's most respected tasters.

Production & Style

The whisky blends peated malts to recreate the rugged, coastal character of the region.

Signature Style

Peated, Smoky, Maritime
The whisky offers a peated, smoky character with a maritime finish.

Facts

Bottler	Adelphi
Founded	1993 (revived as an independent bottler by Jamie Walker)
Pronounced	Mac-LEAN'S Nose
Region	Ardnamurchan
Country	Scotland
Owner	Adelphi Distillery Ltd (owned by Keith Falconer and Donald Houston since 2003)
Type	Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Official website	adelphidistillery.com

Did You Know?

Charles MacLean, the man behind the name, has appeared in numerous whisky documentaries and books and is regarded by many as one of the people who has most shaped how everyday whisky drinkers talk about flavour today.

Like Macleans Nose Whisky? You should also try:

Adelphi, Douglas Laing and Signatory Vintage.

Macleans Nose Whisky

Expert's description

Tasting notes

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