Adelphi Selection Ardmore 7 Year Old 2016 Cask #1051

Adelphi Selection Ardmore 7 Year Old 2016 Cask #1051 is a limited single-cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky independently bottled by Adelphi. Distilled at Ardmore in 2016, this peated Highland malt matured for seven years in refill Oloroso Sherry Butt #1051 before being bottled in 2024 at a powerful natural cask strength of 61.1% ABV. Limited to just 634 bottles, it combines Ardmore's earthy peat smoke with savoury sherry influence, roasted nuts, dark fruit, warming spice and rich malt character.

Food Pairing: Pair with smoked brisket, grilled lamb, aged cheddar, roasted hazelnuts, charcuterie, dark chocolate or rich fruitcake.

Tasting Notes: Powerful, smoky and savoury, balancing earthy Highland peat with rich sherry character, roasted nuts, dark fruit, barbecue smoke and warming spice.

Nose: Earthy peat smoke and warm soil mingle with roasted hazelnuts, dried fruit, malt and subtle Oloroso richness.

Palate: Full-bodied and intense, with barbecue smoke, savoury malt and dark fruit layered with roasted nuts, sherry sweetness and warming spice.

Finish: Long, smoky and warming, leaving lingering earthy peat, toasted nuts, dry sherry character and peppery oak.