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Ardnamurchan AD/04.21:03
Single Malt — Highland, Scotland
Reviewed
April 9, 2022 (edited April 10, 2022)
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.
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