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Ardnahoe Infinite Loch — молодой, но в целом хорошо принятый торфяной виски: его хвалят за маслянистую текстуру, морской дым с цитрусами и ванилью и лёгкую питкость при 50%. При этом мнения расходятся: часть отзывов считает его простоватым, сухим, с доминирующим бурбоном, слабым или коротким финишем и сомневается в превосходстве над 5-летним релизом.
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В большинстве отзывов Ardnahoe Infinite Loch описывают как виски, который для своего молодого возраста выглядит на удивление округлым, зрелым и сбалансированным. Его хвалят за маслянистую, свежую текстуру, яркий торфяной дым, который связывают с морскими, йодистыми и цитрусовыми нотами, а также за ваниль, лимон, травы, орехи, шоколад и ноты брайна. Отдельно отмечают хорошую питкость при крепости 50%. При этом влияние Oloroso-касков в носу, по ряду отзывов, почти не улавливается, а бурбоновая бочка доминирует.
Вместе с тем встречаются заметно критические и противоречивые мнения. Виски называют скучным, безликим, агрессивно-сухим, с недостатком торфа и коротким финишем; часть отзывов указывает на молодость, простоватость и «серединность», чрезмерную горечь во вкусе, слишком прямолинейный характер без глубины и сложности, а также на высокую цену. Есть прямо негативное мнение, что это один из самых слабых релизов Ardnahoe, и сомнения, что он лучше инаугурационного 5-летнего. Противоречия касаются и деталей: дым описывают то как сдержанный в аромате, то как доминирующий во вкусе; фруктовость иногда называют очень сильной при слабом дыме; финиш варьируется от короткого и простого до долгого и сложного, а послевкусие порой горчит.
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· 2026-10-08T07:03:46Z · источник evidence
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For what must be quite young whisky, it's surprisingly good. Still just a young peated one with nothing particularly different about it, but I think I like this better than Kilchoman.
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Oily. Sweet smoke. Delicious
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Comment to follow. 70% Bourbon and 30% Oloroso. Very good young and dynamic whisky with a well-established peat. Lots of freshness and spices. A good pleasure! 87/100
A successful NAS and a nice addition to the Islay portfolio. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it impresses with its power and harmonious overall composition with a distinctly maritime profile. This distillery should be on your radar in the future. Keep it up!
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| Нос | 88 | This is Islay but it's young and not that dirty. It's is a talented young player who has come off the bench and done well. I can smell the peat but the Oloroso is struggling to make an impact. This is the last glass so I've decided to add a little water. The water reverses the process, it more fruit less peat |
| Вкус | 89 | This is incredibly quaffable at 50% and it would be an insult to add water to mess with it. Like adding paint to a Turner painting. The peat notes are wonderful and the Oloroso is more of a cameo, but it's a Harry Dean Stanton Cameo. With water there isn't much difference. |
| Финиш | 90 | The finish is a reminder that he isn't going anywhere and that there is a new sheriff in town. With water the finish is peat all the way. |
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Notes of menthol, fresh fruit and the charm of a campfire.
It has an oily viscosity and its bouquet is of high intensity. I have aromas of pleasant maritime peat smoke, citrus fruits, vanilla, leather, pipe tobacco, shortbread, apples and creme brulee. Quite complex for its young age. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of taste. The alcohol is well integrated and it has a heavy body.
Tasted on 14.12.24 at Scotia Spirit.
Ardnahoe Infinite Loch, 50%. 60ml sample from WhiskySite, consumed March 2025 watching Ulster v Stormers. A good whisky to accompany a good game. Dark golden. Aroma is seaweed and sand and smoked fish and rock pool. Hint of marzipan. The smoke subsides quite quickly – and the aroma generally dampens quickly - but the seaweed and sand persist. Body is lightly oily. Taste has a nice biscuity sweetness with subtle floral notes leading into a lightly smoked, sandy finish. A simple but tasty flavour. Very easy going – great drinkability. Definitely tastes a lot older than it is. A delicate, enjoyable profile that you’d expect from a 10 or 12 year old Islay whisky (akin to a Caol Ila but, for me, better than most Caol Ila). Well above-average. Tasty stuff but I do struggle to think what this would displace on my Islay whisky staples shelf at the moment. In a few years, maybe this could be as good as a really good old Caol Ila, yet affordable. We can only hope. We’re on track so far… 3.55/85
Wow, it's lemony, brighter than the inaugural release, more lively, extremely tangy, so far no duds among the Ardnahoe releases
Whisky tasted at the distillery on 04/22/2025 good whisky for its age We have more of the bourbon barrel markers than the sherry barrel but it is well balanced in the end,
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| Нос | 87 | vanilla, crème brûlée, muscovado, custard, lemon, pear, apple, grapefruit, butterscotch biscuit, Sichuan pepper, honey, fresh almonds, Light floral and herbaceous notes appear on the second nose. Peat ash and hydrocarbons, gasoline, Quite fine and delicate nose, well made |
| Вкус | 86 | rich, ample, creamy mouth with peat coming back in force and orchard fruits. |
| Финиш | 86 | A bit short finish on vanilla, citrus and engine oil |
Compared to the first 5 years, this one is very boring, it smells like some ash from the 8 year old Laga, but it tastes very bland
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Maltharry @ Peine Highland Gathering 2025
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
It has little sweetness, an ash-peaty aftertaste, a short finish, and a hint of mint in the leather flavor.
Good mouthfeel, quite drinkable
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| Нос | 85 | Vanilla, cigar tobacco, honey, smoky, little peaty, nuts, whiff of leather, dark forrest berries |
| Вкус | 86 | Oily, creamy, smoky, peaty, vanilla, subtle sweetness, toffee, little honey, herbs, oak wood, spices, pepper, little citric, hint of yellow fruits |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long, warm, creamy, vanilla, spices, pepper, smoky, peaty, oak wood |
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A solid pass. Supplement compared to the 5 year old? In my opinion not.
Absolutely unspectacular and boring, not worth the money.
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Considering the youth of this whisky, the result is excellent!
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| Нос | 86 | The aroma is first of all salt, then oily peat smoke, rubber, ham, and oak tones like nougat, chocolate, etc. For a moment I also smelled the aroma of fresh strudel in bacon :)) |
| Вкус | 87 | First comes the onset of smoke, but then the fruity taste of orchard fruits combined with salt takes over. |
| Финиш | 87 | Peat, chocolate, tobacco, fruit, chocolate cake and saltiness in the aftertaste |
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| Нос | 85 | A little hint of peat and smoke to start with. Right after notes of sea air, minerals and medicinal like hints of plasters, iodine and bandages. Fruity notes of lemon and granny smith apples. At the end notes of vanilla and thyme. |
| Вкус | 85 | Smoke with a little hint of peat. Complemented by notes of tobacco, dirt and white pepper. Sweet notes of vanilla, boiled sweets and dark chocolate. At the end apple and thyme again. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-long to long. With notes of oak, fruity toffees, smoke, cinnamon and a little plaster. |
Quick hit review. Ardnahoe's inaugural release was an absolute banger, so I was curious to see how things were evolving for this young distillery. On the nose, earthy peat smoke, mustard and peppercorn are accompanied by lemon peel, seaweed and hints of sage. The palate unfolds with green apples, citrus fruits and honeydew melon, and the peat is very much alive and kicking. There is a slight herbal edge. Salty licorice, wood spices and grapefruit round off the long and ashy finish. I rate this malt just a notch below the inaugual release - a rock-solid dram! RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]
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An excellent mineral-industrial whisky, obviously quite young, but already fully formed, quite complex and deep for its age, the palette of derivatives is very wide, everything is very well combined and balanced, bravo.
I appreciate Ardnahoe whiskies. For being relatively young, they generally already develop a fantastic nose and a full-bodied flavor. The Infinity Loch is no exception. Almond, caramelized sugar, and a very subtle hint of smoke. This is what I call enjoyable! A definite recommendation!
aroma: soft, rounded, peat, chlorine, citrus taste: mild to bland, peat, chlorine Interesting dram. I had no problem identifying the smell, but the taste.
Adner Hou ARDNAHOE Bottling date: 20241024 Alcohol content: 50% Cask type: Bourbon cask, Sherry cask. Aroma: Smoke, plant roots, damp grass, maltose, ash water, unripe yellow fruit (unripe plum). Palate: Smooth, honey, fresh plant roots – releasing smoky, burning charcoal, interspersed with tropical fruits (mango, pineapple) – sea salt, ginger finish: black pepper, herbs (sweet), nuts, shells (metallic). WHISKYWhisky rating: Aroma: 28/35 [Complexity: 12, Layers: 11, Alcohol Integration: 5] Taste: 21/25 Flavor intensity: 9, complexity: 12 Ending rhyme: 17/20 [Persistence: 9, Aftertaste Pleasure: 8] Balance: 15/20 [The overall harmony of alcohol, oak barrels, and flavor] Total score: 80 Recommendation rating: ★ Islay peat is indeed popular because of its richer and fuller flavor. As the ninth new winery on Islay, I feel that the barrels don't have much of an impact due to the aging time; most of the complexity of the wine is affected by the peat itself.
Karloff's travel dram when we met up for another leg on the whisky trail. A solid whisky, both made and presented the right way.
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| Нос | 86 | Maritime peat with a zesty sidekick of citrus. Uniquely fresh for a peated Islay. Very well integrated alc, very little spice, rather more herbs here. |
| Вкус | 88 | Good oily texture. Peat is up front. Peppery spice, but gentle for it's ABV. Some red berry mix in the back, fighting for attention but never making it before the finish. |
| Финиш | 87 | Very fresh for an Islay. The same red fruits continues to fight. Here they lose to a sweet licorice. Quite long with lingering peat. |
A confident and impressive debut from Ardnahoe Distillery. Infinite Loch captures the essence of modern Islay whisky, combining rich bourbon sweetness, sherry-driven fruit, and refined peat smoke with a distinctly maritime character. It offers excellent complexity while remaining approachable and signals a very promising future for Scotland's newest Islay distillery.
Drinking Date: 25/5/2026 Location : Islay Independent Bottler Fest - Ardnahoe
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A fine example of a young peated whisky. I can barely detect the Oloroso influences, but the whisky is very tasty.
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| Нос | 86 | A delightful dose of peat greets you immediately. This is complemented by honey, tobacco, toffee, sea salt, and citrus. Simple, yet delicious. |
| Вкус | 85 | Here, too, there is an immediate, satisfying dose of peat, complemented by caramel, vanilla, green apples, and oak. There is also a touch of sea salt and a hint of lime zest. |
| Финиш | 85 | Short to medium-long, but very smooth. Predominantly peat smoke, sea salt, and honey. |
Very good, nice young Islay peat, with decent oiliness, which is commendable for a new distillery.
Hmm, what was that? An aggressive dry alcoholic drink... Not enough peat, too much aggression, whisky for the bar in some kind of cocktail... somehow.... One hope is that this whisky will age well for a longer period, maybe 10+ years, let's be optimistic.... 20+ 20+ 20 20+ 81+ Update from May 01, 2025: The drink at the bottom of the bottle has calmed down, it's not so extreme anymore, but... But today, somehow, the ayla doesn't really appeal, the rating is the same!( Ok, get to work, guys, I believe in you, do something good and let the perspective prevail, not the hype! Update from October 13, 2025: at the bottom of the bottle everything that was there before has returned...well, such is life, such things happen unfortunately...
Uisge 2025 tasting. Ardnahoe makes incredible 5 year olds.
The aroma is distinctly peaty, smoky, vegetal, oily and rubbery, tones of sherry and honey, slightly woody, distinct citrus peel. The taste is malty, gingery spicy, citrusy bitter-, smoked cream, vanilla sweetness and sweet white grapes, leather and fleshiness in the background. I would blindly tip it maybe to Ardbeg.
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A beautiful Islay but still a bit run-of-the-mill…
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This one is simple if you just want a dram, but it has some complexity that will keep you interested if you want to dissect it. The smoke is wood-toned with baking spices. Nose - it's green fruits lurking underneath allspice wood smoke; gooseberry, honey cream soda, woody smoke with spices, with a salty sea spray, even some ozone , some tea -lm somewhere between a black tea and peppermint Taste - full bodied, arrival is sweet and it stays so, more of that cream soda, more goose berry, pineapple, then it develops, sugary, woody meaty smoke ,.coffee, little bit of spice on the turn, Finish wood smoked with cardamom and clove notes, vanilla, lemonade
The bourbon is generous, with caramel, vanilla, and crème brûlée, along with coastal and iodine notes, dried seaweed, and a pinch of salt. White chocolate, orange peel, and various citrus fruits. Vegetal peat, dried hay, and chalky soil. Nougatine. On the palate, orchard fruits, green apples and Williams pears, perhaps a nectarine, soft biscuits dipped in milk, sponge cake, and creamy vanilla. Relatively discreet spices, a touch of cinnamon. A characterful finish, pipe tobacco, smoked fish, polished wood, lemonade, and toasted nuts. Pistachio. Mineral notes. It's frankly interesting, although still a bit young, and a bit too Bourbon-influenced for my taste. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/01/ardnahoe-infinite-loch.html
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
Shy and sweet with a well balanced punch of peat.
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A very worthy Islay representative. Will establish itself and prevail.
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| Нос | 88 | Dark chocolate, smoke, sea, salty. |
| Вкус | 90 | Strong but not harsh, light mint, fruit, campfire smoke. |
| Финиш | 89 | Persistent vanilla aromas, citrus peel, mild smoke. |
Sweet, smoky, medium long finish
Unadulterated peat smoke, coastal, seaweed, old copper coins, menthol, oily and heavy texture, dill, and cucumber peel. Accents of delicate vanilla, fresh white bread dough, raw grain, unripe pear, and floral notes. Very clear and precise in its aromas, offering a bright and refined profile. imoroves with airation, emphasizing the thick texture
Fèis Ìle, day five. It's wonderful that there's a new operating distillery on the island. Today is all about Bowmore and Ardnahoe. Bowmore is completely out of my sight, with its questionably dark bottlings and its ridiculous collaboration with luxury cars. I don't need it. So we stop by Ardnahoe; it's at least worth it. After the inaugural release, this is Ardnahoe's first core range bottling. The whisky is unaged, but it is uncolored and unchill-filtered and bottled at 50% ABV. These are already good prerequisites for a fine whisky. It will be available in early 2025 starting at approximately €63 – but it is also available for €10 more, which would clearly be too much. glen-efze.de
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One of the weakest Ardnahoe releases in my opinion
Not so much smoke on the nose, but a lot of smoke and peat on the palate. It is not a peat and smoke taste that overshadows other tastes. Fresh taste. Citrus, lemon candy, honey, vanilla, pear, toffee, sea salt, and biscuity notes. Hint of menthol. Not sweet. Oily mouthfeel. Feels that is not a very old whisky. Very well-made whisky.
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A young peated whisky, but a nice one. A bit saline, but earthy on the other side too. A bit of fruit and quite some amount of nuts. Great drinking strength at 50%.
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| Нос | 85 | Great peat level. It's a bit rubberry, sooty and a tad earthy. Later green and mossy too. Then green apple, lemon, wet stones, shells, marzipan. |
| Вкус | 85 | Nice drinking strength, medium in peat, but with sufficient thickness and flavour. It's a tad saline, with peat bog, moss, anchovies, olive and brine. Also some liquorice root, green apple, citrus, chocolate and a mix of nuts. |
| Финиш | 86 | Quite long, salivating, warming and saline. Great complexity. Brine, olive, band-aid, TCP, liquorice root, lemon juice, green apple. A lovely dose of marzipan again, plus some warming baking spices. |
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| Нос | 82 | Ashy Vanilla |
| Вкус | 84 | Ashy nuttiness |
| Финиш | 85 | Nutty smoke |
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| Нос | 85 | Young Nice smoke Fruity Light fruit shortly before ripeness Quite round for its age Vanilla behind the strong bright fruit |
| Вкус | 84 | Quite Fruity Light Unripe Fruit Then a lot of smoke honey sweetness Still quite young |
| Финиш | 85 | Quite fruity when young Smoke is strong But a bright finish |
After the Inaugural Release and the Fèis Ìle Bottling, this is my third Ardnahoe. Like the Inaugural Release, as a peat lover, I find it quite enjoyable for its youth, although it doesn't unleash a peat smoke bomb like the first bottling did. The 1-fill bourbon barrels clearly predominate in their contribution to the maturation of Infinte Loch.
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| Нос | 83 | The initial impression is very fresh, maritime, fruity to floral, with a light hay note. The peat smoke note is rather cool, with warm tar paper and warm tin behind it. Fresh yellow apple, clove spice, bay leaves, and grated nutmeg. The hay note becomes more intense, shifting from dry to moist hay at the beginning. |
| Вкус | 85 | A crisp, yet surprisingly creamy start. Fresh cookie dough, ammonia pastilles, cold peat smoke, distinctly bitter herbs, citrus zest, sweet-tart grapefruit juice, pepper, chili spice. The bitter notes clearly predominate here, and it dries out quite quickly, reminding me at times of a very bitter white wine. Later, a hint of spicy fir honey and vanilla cookies emerge. |
| Финиш | 83 | The finish remains uncluttered in its aromas, with a further increase in the peat smoke note, remaining very dry and tart. Individual fruit accents still emerge, but they aren't quite as prominent as to significantly shape the finish. |
Very light nice of sea salt, citrus and slight peat smoke. Palate is predominantly salty, some sweetness, get a little of the bourbon cask influence. Some spice on a fairly short finish.
N: burnt rubber, minerals, sea air, spices. P: sweet , thick, old wood, a pinch of spices, some fruits, smoke. F: Christmas spices, wood, cake, old leather.
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| Нос | 86 | Some heather nectar, charcoal, peat |
| Вкус | 85 | Peat, slightly strong alcohol taste, no obvious characteristics. |
| Финиш | 85 | peat, malt aroma |
Pretty, still very young but already a lot can be seen.
Smoke and citrus fruits go hand in hand. The alcohol is so well integrated that I almost wished for a little more. For its young age, this whisky is surprisingly round and balanced. Another piece of the mosaic in the development that gives an idea of what great drams this Islay gem can and will produce one day.
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In the glass the whisky is very oily and the stems are very reluctant to separate. Quite a good and quite drinkable islander for its five years! The Islay Island brand is held up well! 21 21 21 21
A lightly peated malt with salty maritime, crisp fresh peaty, medicinal, pepper, spicy oak, meaty smoky sweet note. A bit of Coal Ila character with added herbs and salt .A young well made bourbon cask quality malt, good value whisky that is quite delicious. This competes with its Islay big boys and it will be interesting to see what comes next from this distillery.
Blog on 10 March 2025 on www.longpouramour.com Deeply impressive to see what Ardnahoe can do at such a young age. This is obviously more middle of the road than other examples we have sampled but as a core expression, this is an excellent introduction to the Ardnahoe splendour.
Keep going
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Infinity Loch is the second official release, named after the lake of the same name on the island of Islay. The spirits have no age statement, are aged in a combination of bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, have a strength of 50%, are natural in colour and have not undergone chill filtration. Nose: the aroma is fresh, delicate, malty, earthy with notes of green tea. Candy caramel, vanilla, citrus freshness, puff pastry, sea breeze, lemon zest, seaweed, ginger. Light smokiness, earthy with notes of cold ash, coal dust. With aeration, the sweetness increases, muesli with nuts, halva appears. Very nice. Palate: the taste is fresh, citrusy, ashy, dense. At the same time, it is quite delicate and gentle. It comes in light and fresh, citrusy, then comes a wave of pepper and ash. After the attack subsides, vanilla, candy freshness, lemon zest, sea salt, iodine, roasted peanuts, halva, white pepper, ginger, light woodiness come Finish: The aftertaste is warming, fresh, citrusy, with malt sweetness, sea salt, lemon zest, white pepper and ash. Balance: fresh, bright, perky and at the same time quite harmonious island whisky. Made very high quality, all the shortcomings inherent in young spirits are hidden, and the advantages of the new make are emphasized by peat and the work of barrels. An excellent example of young whisky! N22,P22,F21,B21
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First impressions after opening the bottle The aroma is somewhat grainy and has a mild, underripe stimulating feel. The scent is rather weak (though it may change over time). The palate initially has strong nuances of peat and bourbon casks, but is then subtly overlaid with sherry nuances, creating a complex flavor. There is a tingling citrus, like a young lemon. The finish is medium-length, with notes of bourbon cask, nuts, and subtle dried fruit.
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I think this whisky is extremely good for its age. A true representative of Islay with its interesting, complex smoke and combination of sweetness and citrus fruit. Very well made in terms of quality and craftsmanship. One can only look forward to further bottlings with a greater age.
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| Нос | 87 | The place of origin, Islay, cannot be denied here. An appealing plume of smoke immediately wafts out of the glass. The medium-strong smoke is on the one hand strongly maritime with seaweed and salty sea air as well as a touch of hospital flair, but on the other hand it also has signs of a campfire in which a few pine needles have fallen into the fire and over which a well-marinated steak is slowly sizzling. It seems as if the barley from various well-known Islay distilleries has been mixed together. Behind the smoke, which gives the nose a certain depth, there are dried French herbs, fine aromas of a sweet, creamy vanilla sauce made from real Bourbon vanilla and a lemon tart that has been lightly browned on the surface with a flambé burner. The 50% is superbly integrated. However, I couldn't really detect the influence of the Oloroso sherry casks in the nose. |
| Вкус | 87 | Surprising. Both in terms of the clear sweetness of the taste and the creaminess with which the young malt spreads in the mouth. The vanilla sauce is just as present as the browned lemon tart. The smoke is much ashier in its basic consistency in the mouth. But it still has a good intensity. The maritime side of the smoke dominates more clearly than the woody, barbecue-like smoke aromas. After the sweet start, a spiciness briefly appears that is reminiscent of white pepper with dried herbs. The short, spicy intermezzo quickly fades away and gives way to a pleasant dryness and bitter notes that could come from the oak barrels. As with the smell, there is no trace of alcohol in the mouth either. |
| Финиш | 85 | At the end, the smoke, herbs and lemon zest are joined by a bitter note reminiscent of dark chocolate. The smoke lingers in the throat for even longer and ensures a longer finish. |
Not as good as 5yo innaugural release. In my opinion this is a small step back. Rather straightforward peated malt without depth and complexity of the first Ardnahoe. I could understand if the price was not so high, but it is what it is. I'm glad that I had only a sample of this and will follow the same strategy with the next release. At the same time this distillery remains of a great interest to me and I will be happy to taste new Ardnahoe whiskies anyway.
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| Нос | 83 | powerful peat - iodine, seaweed, sea salt, sea food, a bit of smoked ham and ash. Vanilla, light yeasty and lactic aromas. The whisky cannot hide the young character. |
| Вкус | 83 | light sweetness, chili, a lot of peat and a touch of ash. Many signs of young spirit, which I do not particularly appreciate. |
| Финиш | 84 | citrus, woodchar, ash, herbs. More on a dry and woody side with ash and smoke. |
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The fruity flavor is very strong, the smoky flavor is weak, and the aftertaste is a little bitter
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05-10-2025
2cl Sample
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Nose-85; Taste-85; Finish-84.
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нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Very nice one. Loved the texture, very oily from the worm tubes. Incredibly fresh for an Islay whisky. Really liked this one.
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2024/11/01/brighton-whisky-club-angels-share/ The first time I’m trying, after the inaugural release, Ardnahoe’s core range bottling. I love that they have gone with 50%, faithful to Hunter Laing’s classic and typically brilliant Old Malt Cask range. N: Conjuring Ardnamurchan vibes straight off, beyond the salty-sweet, vegetal, coastal, whelks, bonfire, aromatic cracked peppercorns, Rich Tea biscuits,… one can only admire the remarkable result of a nose from a distillery in its fledgling years. Plenty of time to find its unique voice which one may argue it already has. T: A commendable arrival with a chewy wash-faithful naturally-sweet barley malty oiliness and encompassing peatiness. This all feels very faithful to the building blocks of whisky making whilst conjuring something way beyond the sum of those parts. F: Plenty more action in the third act makes for a genuinely savoury finish given all this saltiness, phenolic, vegetal, coastal, and low-key industrial character. Beautifully balanced throughout, no one enquired about the casks. C: Already good, Ardnahoe’s whisky will improve & improve over time as it’s not made solely to perform best at a young age. At £55, it’s competing with Ardnamuchan’s AD as well as the classic Ardbeg 10, for example, though I reckon peeps will want all three on their shelves.
It seems like a young whisky, but it is so well balanced. Sweet with a dominance of vanilla, nuts, lots of lemon notes, honey, but also a pleasant brine and dark chocolate. I like it, very tasty and at a reasonable price
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| Нос | 86 | fresh, spruce needles, slightly earthy, sweet, vanilla, walnuts, cooked apples, red currants, lemon peel |
| Вкус | 87 | sweet, peaty, forest moss, vanilla, yeast dough with raisins, candied orange peel, apples, young walnuts, young oak bark, a bit of brine and dark chocolate |
| Финиш | 87 | long, pleasant, sweet with vanilla, pleasant honey-bitter flavors, lemon peel, black cherries, chocolate, slightly spicy with a tingling tongue, warming |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
This is a very pleasant peater. It’s quite well balanced, for its young age, especially on the nose and palate. The finish could use a bit more maturity - while reasonably balanced, it is still a bit youthful and boisterous. And while this dram’s youth is hard to hide - it is head and shoulders above some of its similarly styled, but brash and confused about their purpose in life peers from certain other distilleries on the island. (Yes, I’m looking at you, Machir Bay. Take a look, maybe you could learn something here). Overall, it’s a solid option for a nice everyday peated dram. While the exact cask composition isn’t shared by the distillery, between its light straw color and the profile, I’m guessing it is heavily leveraging ex-bourbon casks here. That said, the Oloroso casks do make themselves known, but in a nice, subtle way.
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| Нос | 85 | At first, delicate green fruit and grassy notes. With a little bit of time in the glass, over-ripe stone fruit, plums, and gentle peat gradually take over. A bit of citrus peel. Sweet vanilla. The notes are well integrated and don’t overwhelm. |
| Вкус | 84 | Sweet warming campfire smoke, bit of lemon, earthy, farmy notes. Peat notes, both salty and a touch medicinal at once, makes themselves more apparent with subsequent sips. |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium finish. Gentle spices and smoke, vanilla, earthiness, grapefruit peel that starts gentle, but builds up with time, perhaps a bit too much. |
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
A great smoky whisky. I recommend it.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
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| Нос | 84 | Vanilla, earthy, strong peat, slight maltiness, rice straw, savory, hearth scorched rice I feel a sense of assistance quite similar to Kuila (or Kilhoman). The peat is quite strong, and there is a slight lactic acid odor, but it blends well so it is not bad. A fishy sensation characteristic of low-aged food does come through. |
| Вкус | 84 | Oak-based spices, honey, viscosity, medium peat, maltiness, a hint of citrus, orange peel Pete feels like half assistant and half medical. It has a high body. It doesn't seem to have a distinct sherry cask nuance, and if I were to compare it to the Octomore line, it seems to use local barley, which is .3 rather than .1. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium finish, saltiness, Islay local Bali, strong honey, oily The nuance that definitely used almost or 100% Ayla local Balinese Somewhere between Laphroaig and Ardbeg (quite different in nuance from Lagavulin) |
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