Ardnamurchan Mezcal Cask Release

This whisky was crafted by selecting 20 bourbon barrels filled in 2017 with 30ppm peated distillate and transferring them into ex-Mezcal barrels for the final 20 months of maturation. The blending team had been closely monitoring these casks and was thrilled with how the coastal and heathery peat smoke character seamlessly integrated with the saline, vegetal traits of the ex-Mezcal casks. At seven years old, these casks developed into a beautifully rounded final product.

After careful assessment, this batch was deemed to nose and taste best at a bold bottle strength of 55% ABV. While a larger release would have been ideal, Mezcal casks are a rarity, making this a limited offering. The 20 barrels ultimately yielded a global outturn of 4,500 bottles.