Ardmore 9 (Ardlair), Single Cask, Red Wine Barrique Whisky - Glaschu Spirits Co

This is part of the Havelock Series. The Havelock series is an investor that has bought and bottled casks through Glaschu. He lives on Havelock street just off Byres Road in Glasgow's West End. This label shows the street back in the 1800s. If you look closely you can see a light on: that is the investor's flat.

Ardlair is Ardmore's un-peated spirit, a delightfully creamy Highland dram, that you don't come across very often.

This sultry single malt has spent it's life maturing in an ex-bourbon Hogshead before finishing in a first-fill Saint Emilion red wine barrique for 16 months. The red wine originated from La Cave Dourthe, a well-known vineyard in the heart of the Saint Emilion region of Bordeaux, France.

Nose: fruity red wine, zesty easy peelers and a toasty wooden viel

Palate: super creamy and sweet. Cherry bakewell, vanilla and hazelnuts   

Finish: red berries and chocolate.