The 2025 Ardnamurchan Tour / ArdnAmerica edition is a compelling, limited release that leans into the distillerys coastal peat character, enriched by layers of Sauternes finish and fruit-forward influence. It balances smoke, sweetness, and youthful vigor an expressive dram for fans of innovative Highland malts.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Ardnamurchan Distillery, perched on Scotlands remote Ardnamurchan peninsula, is powered with renewable energy and crafts both peated and unpeated Highland whisky.

• TheArdnAmerica Tour series is produced specifically for U.S. tour markets, with small-batch runs and regionally focused cask blends.

• The 2025 edition is a peat-forward blend of four casks: three spirit casks that matured in ex-bourbon barrels then finished in Sauternes wine casks, and one unpeated cask matured entirely in ex-bourbon.

• It is bottled cask strength at 57.5% ABV (no chill-filtering, no coloring), in a limited run of about 900 bottles.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Golden honey, green apple, toasted oak, with a growing peat smoke presence. Hints of raisin, dried apricot, and a saline coastal note in the background.

Palate:
Rich and full, with creme brle, vanilla, toasted oak spice, and smoky peat. Fruit elements like fig, raisin, and orchard fruit swirl, balanced by underlying mineral and slate tension. The smoke intensifies mid-palate but remains integrated.

Finish:
Generous and lingering: honeyed orchard fruit and citrus peel fade into tobacco leaf, damp earth, soft smoke, and a gentle warmth from the high proof.

Food Pairings

• Smoked salmon or trout to mirror the peat and marine influence

• Blue cheeses or aged Gouda balancing smoky depth with creamy richness

• Dark chocolate with sea salt complements the smoke, fruit, and oak

• Roasted nuts or preserved fruits especially figs, apricots, or orange peel

Quick Overview

Spec Details ABV / Proof 57.5% (cask strength) Origin / Region Ardnamurchan (West Highlands), Scotland Producer Ardnamurchan Distillery (Adelphi) Cask Composition 3 peated casks (ex-bourbon + Sauternes finish) + 1 unpeated ex-bourbon cask Age / Maturation Approx. 68 years with secondary finish in wine casks Non-Chill Filtered / Natural Color Yes (typical for this series) Bottle Run ~900 bottles for U.S. market Aromas & Flavors Honey, orchard fruits, raisin, oak, peat, smoke, mineral slate Style / Identity Youthful, smoky Highland-wine-cask finish single malt