Ardnamurchan 10, 2015, Decadent Drinks, Decadent Drams, 2025, 55%. WB289307

The standard ten years-olds didn’t impress me much, but as a 10 years old cask strength was released, it was gone before you could say yikes-a-ten-years-old-cask-strength-from-Ardnamurchan-what-a-lovely-distillery-i-need-one…Now Decadent Drinks released this one, and I didn’t hesitate. Was it worth it?

Nose: Slightly alcoholic, sparkling. Some dates and dried figs, not particularly rich, somewhat subdued, smoky aromas such as cigar and ashtray dominate the dimensions. A hint of pipe and tobacco. In the background and occasionally in the foreground, waves of sweat float through the air.

Palate: Sweet, also slightly sour, a little salty, peppery. Cloves and nutmeg. A slightly nutty note, perhaps marzipan? And a kind of aniseed note, or is it eucalyptus? In any case, not so decadent.

Finish: Disappears very quickly, depending on how big the sip was. The sweetness sticks in the mouth. A few tannins remain.

89/88/88