Nose: Sherry takes center stage, clear and calm. Behind it comes a cool menthol, almost surprising, lending the whole a freshness. Smoke drifts through. Wood is present, dry, accompanied by damp earth and cool stones. It evokes the impression of rain on rocky ground. With time in the glass, it becomes more rounded. Everything blends together seamlessly. Taste: Here too, the sherry takes center stage, but with greater depth. Pepper is present, yet restrained and well-integrated. The smoke moves through the mouth. Spicy notes build slowly, accompanied by dry wood. The texture is pleasant, neither too light nor too heavy. With water, it changes noticeably: more spice, more wood, almost edgier, but also more interesting. It reveals nuances that were previously only hinted at. And that's precisely where it truly shines. Not merely pleasing, but full of character and incredibly delicious. Conclusion: The subtle smoke is amazing.
kingoaaExpert Junior8703 jan 2026 5:31 am
Nose has some sherry, red fruits, cherries, mint, and some musty grain. Not as sweet on the palate as I would have thought. Nice blend of flavors with Sherry, red fruits and slight peppery finish. Adding water brought out more Sherry and and a herbaceous flavor.
KayMeertensConnoisseur8620 may 2026 10:07 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Blackcurrant, dough, mocha and smoke.
Вкус
87
Blackcurrant, liquorice, coffee candy, toffee and ash. Water adds dough and is quickly too much.
Финиш
86
Blackcurrant, mocha, liquorice and ash.
glenrobConnoisseur8817 jan 2026 1:10 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
notesofmaltExpert Senior8403 aug 2026 6:34 pm
Ardnamurchan Sherry Cask Release 2025, 50%. Oloroso and PX sherry casks. Nose: Charcoal grill with a slight spiciness and roasted nuts, along with a rather youthful fruit note and mineral aromas. Unripe banana and a touch of apricot alongside river pebbles. The fruit aromas then diminish, but the Ardnamurchan retains its sweetness, now reminiscent of yeast dough. A hint of pepper and eucalyptus lingers in the background. Palate: Meaty grilled aromas with green pepper and wood smoke, before further spices and a few sweeter notes emerge. I'm reminded of slightly burnt plum cake, spiced with star anise, cloves, and cinnamon, but the pepper also remains present. A touch of licorice, brown sugar, and a few raisins. The spiciness bothers me a little, as it also reminds me somewhat of young alcohol. Finish: Rather long, peppery and slightly salty. Also soot and a hint of filter coffee. Conclusion: Another decent Ardnamurchan, but there are more compelling bottlings from this distillery. 84/100 points (2026)
Christopher_AndreasNewbie8007 oct 2026 10:17 pm
The color is multifaceted. It started with amber against the light, sherry in the light, and in the overall view the glass resembled a Fragolino. Nasally, I could smell cherries, hot raspberries, powdered sugar, crêpes, and dark chocolate. On the palate, celery was evident, followed immediately by the taste of tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and mild pumpkin seed oil. A light and easy-drinking all-day whisky with little depth or complexity. It lacked that wow factor.
SporxConnoisseur8525 jul 2026 11:04 pm
Blind, yes, nice, but after seeing the resolution, I wonder why I should pay this price? I think I'll wait until Ardnamurchan has gained some experience. I like it better with a little water.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
84
Sweetish, sherry notes, menthol, alcoholic heat, very little smoke, wood spice
Medium length, develops heat, astringent, smoky notes, sweetish
PeatyjohnExpert Senior8304 sep 2026 7:17 am
This whisky improves significantly with time. After forty-five minutes, the sherry aromas become richer and more expressive, revealing plums, raisins, chocolate cake and considerably more complexity. The earlier negative notes recede, and the whisky becomes much better integrated. Integration At first, the sherry cask appears to dominate the youthful Ardnamurchan spirit. Extended time in the glass changes the balance, allowing richer fruit and greater complexity to emerge.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
82
A clean nose of orange, malt and dark fruits. Initially pleasant but fairly restrained, without a great deal of complexity.
Вкус
84
The arrival initially feels youthful and slightly harsh before developing sweeter and smokier flavours. Sour apple, coastal salinity, chocolate, caramel, plums and cinnamon appear alongside a gentle sweet peatiness. The chocolate is the strongest feature. The texture is pleasantly creamy and oily, although the flavour profile initially feels somewhat one-dimensional. The peat is noticeable on the first few sips but gradually recedes as the palate adjusts.
Финиш
82
Dryer than the palate, with noticeable tannins and a fairly dominant cask influence. The coastal character remains present, but the youthful spirit and dry oak reduce the overall balance.
LerraaExpert Senior8827 jun 2026 9:51 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
TurboMcKwekConnoisseur8703 sep 2026 9:06 pm
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
sykonExpert Senior8605 oct 2026 7:46 pm
The 2025 edition maintains the quality of recent years. Overall, a nice whisky, but for me, just like its predecessors, it's somewhat one-dimensional.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
On the nose, I detect slightly ashy aromas combined with licorice. After a while, notes of baked plums emerge.
Вкус
85
Ultimately, I found the whisky too bland in terms of taste. The charcoal aromas are clearly dominant and only recede with the addition of some water. However, they leave too little room for other aromas to make the whisky truly interesting.
Финиш
86
Especially with a little water, subtle dark chocolate notes reappear in the finish, but ultimately it's a good whisky. Nothing more and nothing less.
StanzeflascheConnoisseur8709 oct 2026 12:49 pm
The Sherry influence is very well done, with intense fruit notes, pear cake, red berries dominated by currants and raspberries, leather, jam, and cooked fruit. But the distillate is still present, with roasted grains, macerated wood, cut hay, and a touch of iodine. The palate is satisfying, creamy, with molasses, still-warm caramel, raisin pudding in its custard, pumpkin, and a hint of ash mingling with the spices. The finish is long and smoky, with aromas of tobacco, coffee grounds, dark chocolate, varnished wood, and some smoky notes. A touch of pepper. It's a fairly classic Sherry, but the distillery's identity is still present on the nose. A little less so on the palate and finish. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/10/ardnamurchan-2019-adsherry-cask-release.html
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
whisky666Connoisseur8718 apr 2026 9:22 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
tester1277Expert Senior8331 aug 2026 9:13 pm
The alcohol is incredibly well integrated! You can hear it a little in the nose, but you don't notice the 50% alcohol at all in the taste and finish. Very sweet and easy-drinking whisky. When mixed with water, it becomes slightly acidic and more bitter in the aftertaste.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
82
Rather subdued. Dark notes, aged, leathery, red fruits, slightly musty.
Вкус
86
Subtle smoke, very sweet, very drinkable! Creamy, honey molasses.
Финиш
80
Pleasant finish, medium length. Here, more spice and a touch of bitterness that transitions into a slight spiciness, less sweet.
Dramtastic.86Expert Senior8806 may 2026 7:49 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
glen efzeConnoisseur8712 may 2026 10:28 am
The Ardnamurchan Sherry Cask Release is an annual release and is always a highly sought-after bottling from the distillery. The 2025 release comes from casks filled in 2018 and 2019. The majority of the whisky is unpeated, with five ex-Oloroso butts filled with peated spirit. In total, 10 butts and 14 hogsheads were used. The majority is Oloroso, with two of the butts containing peated spirit. The color is dark amber. glen-efze.de
ExpraesiConnoisseur8815 feb 2026 10:20 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
WithKeysExpert Senior8425 aug 2026 10:41 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
84
Gently smoky, with a good amount of leather and fruit (mostly yellow fruits, but also raisins), it reveals a mixed aging process. A little more air in the glass makes the fruit initially turn musty before offering a hint of unripe banana. I quite like it, but it tries to do too much too quickly.
Вкус
82
Earthy with (green?) pepper, a little cinnamon and sugar, spicy wood.
Финиш
87
Crème brûlée with salt and pepper. The best part of this whisky.
BarneyBConnoisseur8503 aug 2026 6:53 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
hanna1012Expert Senior8607 oct 2026 9:42 pm
While the nose is initially fantastic, the wine lacks complexity. It offers notes of mud puddles, celery, moisture, and grilled vegetables – alongside the smokiness, there's always a sweet undertone. Springbank lovers will also find hints of dirty oil rags, exhaust fumes, wet wood, and steak sauce.
BoborskyExpert Senior8828 jun 2026 11:03 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
g2therExpert Senior8803 jul 2026 8:48 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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