Ardnahoe Distillery

This is the first ever release of whisky from the Laing family's Ardnahoe distillery, founded in 2018 on the northern coastal reaches of Islay, Scotland. Aged for 5 years in a mixture of ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry casks, this whisky shows the character of the spirit made at the distillery, made in a traditional style that features wooden washbacks and the only worm tub condensers on the Island. Sweet and biscuity to start with shortbread and baked apple pie tones that are surrounded by thick Islay peat smoke. Creamy and full on the palate with a custardy quality, finishing spiced with hot ginger and a deep smokyness. Congratulations to the team at Ardnahoe for this fine new whisky.

Founded in 2018 by Stewart Laing and his sons of Hunter Laing & Co., Ardnahoe sits on the striking northern coast of Islay, looking out across Caol Ìle to Jura. Though a new distillery, its production techniques are time-honoured, featuring traditional worm-tub condensers not commonly seen on the island since the 1960's. Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, there a no mistaking this whisky's origins - salty sea-spray, thick peat smoke and dark chocolate give way to fresh fruits, with wet bonfire notes lingering smoky and zesty to finish.