Ardnamurchan AD/04.21:03

Ardnamurchan is one of Scotland's youngest distilleries. It belongs to the long existing independent bottler Adelphi, which is highly praised among critics. Located on Argyll, this distillery is one of the most environmentally friendly out there. They name their bottles after their batches, this review if for the 04.21:03. Bottled at 46.8%abv, light gold color. On the nose, it has a peaty and bourbonish profile. Ashtray, bananas and a pair of new cotton socks.  Malted barley notes are very present. After a few minutes the arome became thick. After a first sip, it released vanilla, ashes, stewed fruits. Pears. On the palate, it is good. Banana, sulphuric, metallic. Ashy and very oily. After some sips, it released rum and raisins, a little young but nice. Aftertaste was my favorite part. Leather, ashes and rubber; peaty profile. Tobacco and explosive ginger. Sea water and chocolate. Overall, for a young whisky, this one passes the test. My final score for this expression might not fully reflect what this whisky can be in the future. I truly believe it has potential, but needs to rest more in a barrel. Great peatiness but a little rough on the edges. My score for it is a solid 83 over 100.

Łagodna, delikatna, ale bez fajerwerków

Nose: Berries, children’s sweets, strawberry, vanilla, acetone, herbal Palate: Nutty, wood (oak), fruit (berries & orchard fruit) Finish: More woodiness, sweet, berries. A little hairspray/acetone on the aftertaste This is a very soft and gentle dram. It’s fruity and woody throughout. There are wisps of peat, but you have to hunt for them. Nice. I’m so glad this is a nice, easy drinking dram. My folks used to rent a holiday home not far from Ardnamurchan when I was growing up, we spent all summer there for over a decade of my childhood, so I really felt invested. I tried the first release when it came out and, it was OK but not special. I had the chance of getting it through a ballot, but passed on it because it just didn’t do it for me (I don’t flip bottles - I drink them!) This is a good whisky, not just for nostalgia, it’s a very tasty, gentle dram.