Distilled in March 2007 at Jura distillery, this single malt Scotch was laid down in a single cask to mature in a bourbon barrel for 13 years. Bottled in January 2021, this expression was produced by renowned independent bottler Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask series. Just 201 bottles were filled, each one at Hunter Laing’s preferred bottling strength of 50% abv.

The nose is sweet with vanilla, marzipan and buttered croissants, with rich notes of dark chocolate and bitter orange developing on a smooth palate. The finish is long and lingering, with a slightly dry and pleasant aftertaste. 

Notes from Ardnahoe Master Distiller Jim McEwan:

“Brilliant vibrant fresh fruit notes of gooseberry & grapefruit & green apple drizzled with butterscotch. Also you get that heather in bloom sensation, lots of mossy river beds, fresh linen dried on a sea breeze, lemon & lime marmalade all lead us to the marriage of malt & oak, culminating in a combo of digestive biscuits, warm scones, hot porridge together with lemon curd sprinkled with crushed almonds to pamper the taste buds. There are touches of lanolin & vanilla and it’s all held beautifully by a humble refill hogshead which highlights the debt we owe to the Ozark Mountains and its people. It’s an uncomplicated but flavourful whisky, outstanding in its honesty & harmony of flavour. No smoke and mirrors, it’s a reflection of a magical Island, its landscape & its people and we are blessed to have the pleasure of such an amazingly beautiful neighbour. I love it!”