Ardnamurchan
AD/ 10 Years Old - 2025 Release
- 46.8
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Highlands
The independent bottling company Adelphi Distillery owns Ardnamurchan Distillery. Jamie Walker founded Adelphi in 1993, naming it after The Loch Katrine Adelphi Distillery, which operated from 1826 to 1932 before being demolished in 1971. In 2007, the decision to construct their distillery took shape, and the actual construction commenced in 2013. On 11th July 2014, they successfully produced their first spirit. Their first official single malt whisky was released in...
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The independent bottling company Adelphi Distillery owns Ardnamurchan Distillery. Jamie Walker founded Adelphi in 1993, naming it after The Loch Katrine Adelphi Distillery, which operated from 1826 to 1932 before being demolished in 1971. In 2007, the decision to construct their distillery took shape, and the actual construction commenced in 2013. On 11th July 2014, they successfully produced their first spirit. Their first official single malt whisky was released in 2020. Located on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, north of the Isle of Mull, the distillery currently produces around 350,000 litres annually.
They were the first Scottish Distillery to adopt the use of blockchain technology, allowing you to trace the whiskies journey from field to bottle, by scanning the QR code on the bottle. From the outset, Ardnamurchan has emphasised environmental sustainability. They use renewable energy sourced locally – Hydro Electric and biomass boiler, using wood from renewable forest. Committed to minimising its carbon footprint, the distillery uses recycled materials, and source barley from local farms.
Composed primarily of spirit matured in Bourbon barrels (98%), this single malt also contains a small portion of Sherry cask matured spirit (2%), adding depth and richness. The spirit itself is a well-balanced mix of unpeated (52%) and peated (48%) whisky. It combines the clean sweetness and vanilla tones from Bourbon maturation with subtle sherry influence and a measured touch of smoke for complexity and harmony.
Official Tasting Notes
The nose opens with coconut, oat biscuits, and zesty orange peel. Layered with salty sea air, bonfire leaves, and a hint of strawberry laces and mint. A rich and creamy palate, with custard creams, vanilla wafer, brine, and earthy smoke. A lingering, smoky, maritime warmth defines the finish.
They were the first Scottish Distillery to adopt the use of blockchain technology, allowing you to trace the whiskies journey from field to bottle, by scanning the QR code on the bottle. From the outset, Ardnamurchan has emphasised environmental sustainability. They use renewable energy sourced locally – Hydro Electric and biomass boiler, using wood from renewable forest. Committed to minimising its carbon footprint, the distillery uses recycled materials, and source barley from local farms.
Composed primarily of spirit matured in Bourbon barrels (98%), this single malt also contains a small portion of Sherry cask matured spirit (2%), adding depth and richness. The spirit itself is a well-balanced mix of unpeated (52%) and peated (48%) whisky. It combines the clean sweetness and vanilla tones from Bourbon maturation with subtle sherry influence and a measured touch of smoke for complexity and harmony.
Official Tasting Notes
The nose opens with coconut, oat biscuits, and zesty orange peel. Layered with salty sea air, bonfire leaves, and a hint of strawberry laces and mint. A rich and creamy palate, with custard creams, vanilla wafer, brine, and earthy smoke. A lingering, smoky, maritime warmth defines the finish.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig