Ardnamurchan Single Cask / No: 1520 Peated Oloroso Sherry Cask Scotch Whisky 2018

Ardnamurchan Single Cask No. 1520 – 2018 Peated Oloroso Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt

Ardnamurchan Single Cask No. 1520 is an exceptionally rare and collector-grade expression from Ardnamurchan Distillery — a single cask bottling of peated spirit distilled in 2018 and matured in an Oloroso Sherry cask. As a single cask release, every bottle comes from one individual barrel — making this a truly unique and unrepeatable expression of Ardnamurchan's coastal Highland terroir, amplified by the rich, dark fruit and nutty complexity of Oloroso Sherry maturation.

Bottled without chill filtration and at natural cask strength, Cask No. 1520 represents Ardnamurchan at its most authentic and individual — a whisky that tells the story of a single barrel's journey from distillation to bottle.

Cask Specifications

• Cask Number: 1520
• Distillation Year: 2018
• Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry cask
• Spirit Style: Peated
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Color: Natural color, no additives
• Release Type: Single cask — limited to one barrel
• Region: Highland (Ardnamurchan Peninsula)

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich Oloroso Sherry influence — dark dried fruit, raisins, toasted almonds, and warm spice layered over Ardnamurchan's signature coastal peat smoke and sea spray
• Palate: Full-bodied and deeply complex with concentrated dark fruit, chocolate, salted caramel, peated smoke, and the nutty, oxidative richness of Oloroso Sherry — a beautifully integrated interplay of smoke and sweetness
• Finish: Long, warming, and deeply satisfying with lingering dried fruit, peat, dark chocolate, and a coastal mineral fade

Pairing Suggestions

Best savored neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature to fully appreciate the single cask character. A few drops of water can open additional layers of fruit and smoke. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, dried figs, smoked meats, and aged Manchego.

Key Highlights

• ✔ Single cask bottling — from one individual barrel, Cask No. 1520
• ✔ Distilled 2018 — peated spirit from Ardnamurchan's early production years
• ✔ Oloroso Sherry cask — rich dark fruit, nuts & spice complementing coastal peat
• ✔ Non-chill filtered & natural color — authentic from cask to glass
• ✔ Collector-grade rarity — limited to a single barrel's yield
• ✔ From Ardnamurchan Distillery — one of Scotland's most exciting modern distilleries
• ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes a single cask whisky special?

A single cask whisky is bottled from one individual barrel — meaning every bottle shares the exact same liquid, and once the barrel is empty, the expression is gone forever. This makes single cask releases inherently rare, unique, and highly collectible compared to multi-cask blended expressions.

What does Oloroso Sherry cask maturation add?

Oloroso Sherry casks impart rich layers of dark dried fruit, raisins, toasted almonds, dark chocolate, and warm spice — along with a characteristic nutty, oxidative richness from the Oloroso wine. Combined with Ardnamurchan's peated spirit, the result is a beautifully complex interplay of smoke and Sherry sweetness.

How does this differ from Ardnamurchan's other releases?

Unlike Ardnamurchan's standard range (Small Batch, Cask Strength, etc.) which are vatted from multiple casks, Single Cask No. 1520 comes from a single barrel — offering a more individual, concentrated, and unrepeatable expression of the distillery's peated spirit character.

Where can I buy Ardnamurchan Single Cask No. 1520?

You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.