Annandale Man O’Sword Vintage 2016 - Sherry Hogshead (cask 541) Single Malt Whisky

  • Country: Scotland
  • Region: Lowland
  • Category: Single Malt Whisky
  • Owners: Annandale Distillery Company
  • Bottler: Distillery
  • Brand: Annandale
  • Age Statement: 5
  • Chill Filtered: No
  • Alcohol % ABV: 59.5
  • Cask Strength: Yes
  • Average Price (2023) £: 85.95
  • Colour Status: Natural
  • Peated / Smoke: Medium Peat / Smoke
  • Cask Maturation / Finish: 2 Year in Sherry Seasoned Hogshead / 3 Year in Sherry Refill Hogshead
  • Single Cask: Yes
  • Mash Bill: Malted Barley
  • Barley: 100
  • Whisky Experience Level: Experienced
  • Value Score : 89 out of 100
  • Bottle Stopper: Natural Cork
  • Packaging: Tube
  • Cask Number: 541
  • Bottled / Released Date: 2022
  • Vintage: 2016
  • Distilled Date / Barrel Fill Date: 2016
  • Core Bottle or Special Release: Core Bottle, Batch Release
  • Product URL: https://www.annandaledistillery.com/shop/our-whisky/founders-selection/2016-sherry-hogshead-man-osword/
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Annandale Man O'Sword 2016 Sherry Hogshead 541

The cask was originally an American oak hogshead seasoned with Oloroso sherry for a 2 year period prior to filling back in 2016. In 2019, it was deemed that this cask was at risk of becoming over mature so the whisky was re-racked into refill Hogsheads. These refill casks have slowed the maturation process down nicely to produce an exquisite 5-year-old bottling.

Nose

Initial hints of steeped rich dried fruits including raisins and dates followed by notes of treacle, butter and toffee. Subtle whisps of tobacco peak through towards the end.

Palate

An initial blast of sweet tobacco, fresh herbal notes and spices leads onto sweet buttery hints and a medicinally sweet aftertaste

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