The Glover 8 Year Old Adelphi Chichibu Ardnamurchan Malt Whisky 70 cl 56.4%

Fewer than 4% of the casks Adelphi tests are ever approved for bottling - this fifth edition of The Glover series is among the chosen few.

Expert Description

The Glover 8 Year Adelphi Chichibu Ardnamurchan is a Malt Whisky, bottled at 56.4%.

The whisky combines malt whisky from Chichibu Distillery with whisky from Ardnamurchan, Adelphi's own distillery and the westernmost on the Scottish mainland. Adelphi Selection, founded as an independent bottler in 1993, tests around 25 casks for each release, but only the very best, rarely under 4%, are approved to carry the Adelphi name.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, dried fruit and a light mineral note.

Palate

Complex with spice, honey and a hint of smoke.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: The Glover 8 Year Adelphi Chichibu Ardnamurchan
Distilleries: Chichibu & Ardnamurchan
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Japan/Scotland
Type: Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 56.4%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Complex · Smoky · Spicy · Warm

Did You Know?

Adelphi was originally founded in 1826 by the River Clyde near Glasgow, closed in the early 1900s, but was revived in 1993 when a grandson of a former owner relaunched the company as an independent bottler.

See our full range of {'da': 'Adelphi Fusion whisky', 'en': 'Adelphi Fusion whisky', 'sv': 'Adelphi Fusion whisky'}

Listen to our podcast:

Frequently Asked Questions about The Glover 8 Year Adelphi Chichibu Ardnamurchan

Why are Chichibu and Ardnamurchan combined?

Adelphi owns Ardnamurchan Distillery itself and combines it with selected Japanese casks from Chichibu in this series.

How many casks does Adelphi approve?

Fewer than 4% of the roughly 25 casks tested are ever approved for bottling under the Adelphi name.

When was Adelphi founded?

Originally in 1826, but the company closed and was revived as an independent bottler in 1993.

Where is Ardnamurchan Distillery located?

It is the westernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland, owned by Adelphi.

How strong is The Glover 8 Year?

It is bottled at 56.4% ABV.

What does The Glover 8 Year Adelphi Chichibu Ardnamurchan taste like?

Complex with toasted oak, dried fruit, spice, honey and a long, warm finish.