This delicious Ardbeg is aged in both bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 54.2% and is not chill filtered. The familiar notes from Ardbeg, with lots of delicious smoke and of course the sweetness from the sherry casks, come to the fore in this unique dram.

Ardlair 2011/2023 Signatory Vintage 11 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 62.5%

Ardlair 2011 vintage is a rare and powerful whisky from the Highland region, produced by the Ardmore distillery under the name Ardlair to highlight its unpeated profile. It was distilled on January 27, 2011, and bottled on January 11, 2023, by Signatory Vintage as part of their renowned Cask Strength Collection.

The whisky matured for 11 years in a refill Oloroso sherry butt (cask no. 900032), which imparts complex aromas and a pronounced sherry character. It was bottled at an unusually high strength of 62.5%, ensuring an intense and deep flavour experience without chill filtration or added colour.

The flavour profile offers notes of dark fruits such as raisins and figs, combined with roasted nuts, honey, spices, and dried ginger. The palate unfolds with layers of dark chocolate, walnuts, and sweet sherry, balanced by spicy oak and vanilla. The finish is long, warming, and marked by lingering sherry sweetness and elegant oak tannins.

Distillery: Ardlair
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Vintage: Distilled: 27/01/2011 Bottled: 11/01/2023
Age: 11 years
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask No. #900032 / Refill Oloroso Butt
Alcohol strength: 62.5%
Number of bottles: 597
Natural Colour
70 cl.
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Ardlair 2011/2023 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old Sherry Butt Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 63.4%

Ardlair 2011 Signatory Vintage is a powerful and characterful bottling from Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. The whisky was distilled on January 27, 2011, and bottled on March 8, 2023, giving it an age of 12 years. It matured in a Refill Oloroso Sherry Butt (cask no. 900028), which contributed a complex and fruity profile without overpowering the spirit’s own character. Ardlair is the unpeated version of Ardmore distillery’s whisky, and this edition was bottled at an impressive cask strength of 63.4%, without chill filtration and with natural colour. Only 622 bottles were released.

The flavour profile offers notes of fresh apples, pistachios, roasted almonds, and salted caramel. There is a creamy texture with hints of dried fruits and a clear sherry influence, leading to a long and persistent finish. A Highland whisky with both power and finesse, showing how refill sherry casks can create balance between fruit, spice, and malt.

Distillery: Ardlair
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Vintage: Distilled: 27/01/2011 Bottled: 08/03/2023
Age: 12 years
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask No. #900028 / Refill Oloroso Sherry Butt
Alcohol strength: 63.4%
Number of bottles: 622
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Ardnahoe Bholsa Single Islay Malt Whisky 50%

Ardnahoe Bholsa is a distinctive Islay single malt, primarily matured in Oloroso sherry casks. It is bottled without artificial coloring and without chill filtration, preserving its natural depth and complexity. With an alcohol strength of 50%, it delivers a rich and well-balanced tasting experience.

The aroma presents intense notes of red fruits, roasted walnuts, fresh orange peel, and elegant peat smoke. The palate reveals layers of raisins, sweet dates, and juicy plums, all balanced by Islay’s signature peat smoke, which extends into a long, spicy finish with a hint of black pepper.

The name Bholsa is inspired by the majestic Bholsa caves located near the distillery. These caves leave a lasting impression on those who visit—just like this unique whisky.

Distillery: Ardnahoe
Name: Ardnahoe Bholsa
Country: Scotland
Age: NA
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Abv: 50%
70 cl

Ardnahoe Cask Strength Batch 1 Single Islay Malt Whisky 60.9%

Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay presents a powerful and authentic release that speaks directly to both collectors and passionate whisky enthusiasts. This first batch has been matured for five years in carefully selected first-fill bourbon casks, highlighting the distillery’s distinctive style and giving the whisky remarkable depth.

At its natural cask strength of 60.9%, the whisky is bottled with no chill-filtration and no added colouring – a true expression of Ardnahoe’s craftsmanship and terroir.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Fresh coastal breeze, earthy peat smoke, and rich cocoa.
• Palate: Orchard fruits, herbal tea, and salted caramel, developing into a complex and balanced body.
• Finish: Smoky with elegant citrus nuances that linger on the palate.

Ardnahoe Cask Strength Batch 1 is a whisky that combines the raw nature of Islay with the distillery’s uncompromising dedication to quality.

Distillery: Ardnahoe
Name: Ardnahoe Cask Strength
Country: Scotland
Age: 5 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 60.9%
Bottle Size: 70 cl
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