Ardnahoe - 5 Years Cask Strength Batch #1 - Islay - 0.7L

Ardnahoe 5 Years Cask Strength Batch #1

Discover the raw power of Islay whisky tradition: the Ardnahoe 5 Year Old Cask Strength Batch #1. This limited first bottling straight from the cask captures the pure essence of the young Ardnahoe distillery and is a must-have for fans of intense, unadulterated Islay whiskies.

Production & Maturation

Produced in traditional floor maltings and triple distilled, this 5-year-old single malt reveals the masterful craftsmanship of the Ardnahoe distillery. Bottled at cask strength (approx. 58-60% ABV) without chill filtration, it matured in select ex-bourbon barrels, which impart its explosive aromas and smoky depth.

Each bottle of this Batch #1 is unique, shaped by the individuality of the Islay terroir and the salty sea air. The untamed cask strength presence creates a taste experience full of power and complexity, unparalleled in its intensity.

Tasting Notes

aroma

The nose explodes with sweet malt, vanilla, sea salt and emerging peat smoke, complemented by citrus and a maritime breeze.

palate

Powerful and oily with intense smoke, creamy butter, sweet caramel and peppery spice that unfold into salty notes.

finish

Long, smoky aftertaste with peat, oak and a hint of licorice, boldly highlighting the Islay DNA.

Product details

• Alcohol content: approx. 58-60% vol. (Cask Strength)
• Age: 5 years
• Cask type: Ex-bourbon
• Not chill-filtered
• Limited bottling - Batch #1
• Contents: 0.7L

💡 Perfect for collectors and lovers of untamed Islay whiskies – a bottle that embodies the rebirth of classic Islay distilling!