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The Hunter Laing Ardnahoe Inaugural Islay Single Malt is a noteworthy debut that embodies the essence of Islay whisky. With a vibrant nose featuring peat, smoky notes, and zesty citrus, it offers a robust palate characterized by fruity sweetness and a meaty texture. The complexity is enhanced by hints of salinity and umami, along with chocolate and ginger notes. Despite being a non-age statement whisky, it showcases quality craftsmanship and represents excellent value, making it an appealing choice for both new and seasoned whisky enthusiasts.
The Whisky Enthusiast
On the nose, you get the peat, you get some sea salt, iodine notes, a lot of zesty lime zest, orange zest. Considering it's an inaugural release, I think it's good, it's well priced.
Whisky Wednesday
It reminds me quite a lot of Ardbeg, those really ashy vegetal smoky notes. 70 quid is kind of like the new 50 quid.
Whiskey Novice
It's a meaty, smoky nose but not like barbecued burnt ends. I don't care anymore, I'll pay that for a whiskey of this quality.
Sam's Moonshiner Crew
The balance between the various flavors is perfectly in harmony. It is without a shadow of a doubt a whisky that I will recommend not least because the price quality ratio is excellent.
Aqvavitae
We got to try some new make that had been in a bourbon cask for 3 months. They're often very, very good value too.
WhiskyJason
It is very easy to drink and so it's a nice introduction.
@The Whisky Enthusiast
2024-06-14
Ardnahoe 5 Inaugural Release Review
It's not the best whiskey out there, but it is a fantastic first step.
@Whisky Wednesday
2024-05-15
Ardnahoe Inaugral Release 5YO, 50% - Whisky Wednesday
I think it's an absolutely stunning first release.
@Whiskey Novice
2025-01-22
Ardnahoe Infinate Loch review #262 with The Whiskey Novice
Hunter Laing know what they're doing starting a distillery and releasing quality single malt.
@Sam's Moonshiner Crew
2025-02-08
ARDNAHOE - finally bottled
Ardnahoe bravely exceeded our expectations.
@Aqvavitae
2019-04-16
Islay's Ardnahoe - My Dream Distillery?
It seems like they've crafted that distillery to make the best possible whisky they can make.
@WhiskyJason
2022-05-18
Ardnahoe Distillery Tour and Interview with Emily - Islay Whisky Woman
I'm really looking forward to trying their juice now.