Ardnamurchan 2018 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel

Ardnamurchan 2018 - First Fill Bourbon BarrelArdnamurchan #1800123 First Fill Bourbon Barrel 16 02 2018 113. 1 RLA 63. 5% ABV Ardnamurchan Distillery is one of Scotlands most exciting new whisky producers, tucked away on the remote and rugged west coast of the Highlands. Opened in 2014 by independent bottler Adelphi, this modern distillery blends cutting edge sustainability with traditional craftsmanship to produce a rich, coastal single malt with remarkable depth and complexity. Producing both

while the port and sherry versions underwent rebranding to join the distillery's new core range

Its name pays homage to Ardbeg's reputation as the unconventional outlier amidst Islay's traditional distilleries

It was re-racked in November 2023 and last re-gauged at that time

or re-rack to oloroso/PX or select wine casks to layer dried fruit

The value of the product may go up as well as down

that profile commands stronger demand and supports a higher RRP

Built in 1960

legendary Distillery Manager

Having tried a few sherried independents

In 2024 we bottled an Amarone red wine finished Burnside 12

moving it early into a first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry cask would drive a naturally darker colour and richer sweetness at bottling

This is a good choice for serious fans of the brand