Annandale Rare Vintage 2014 Man O' Words Cask 145

In 2014 Annandale produced 103 casks of unpeated Man O’ Words. A small number of these casks were bottled at just over 3 years of age, capturing that never-to-be-repeated moment in time when the first of Annandale’s spirit transitioned into Single Malt Scotch Whisky. You can become one of very few Scotch Whisky lovers to own a bottle of Annandale Distillery’s first unpeated Single Malt, ever!

Tasting Notes:

Clean and sweet initially with mixed fruit, apple sauce and traces of nectarine and melon. This gives way to creamy vanilla and a florist shop of fresh flowers and green leaves. All is held together with an underlying earthy, pine-like note. The finish gives green apples, honey and cream with a dry resinous note.

A lovely fresh whisky with excellent balance between fruit and vanilla, and intriguing depth.

Annandale Distillery

Annandale Distillery is located in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, in the south-western Lowlands of Scotland. Founded in 1836 by George Donald, it was one of the first distilleries in the region. After several owners and a period of closure from 1924, the distillery was revived in 2007 by Professor David Thomson and Teresa Church.

Combining historic charm with modern techniques, Annandale uses traditional copper pot stills and retains the original stone buildings, adding to the authentic ambience. A notable feature is the production of both peated and non-peated whiskies, called "Man o' Sword" and "Man o' Words", in tribute to Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns. In addition, Annandale uses refill casks and new oak casks to develop diverse flavour profiles, resulting in whiskies with rich, complex flavours and a strong regional identity.