Ardnahoe 'Bholsa' Islay, 50%, 70cl.
£59.00 GBP
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£59.00 GBP
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Ardnahoe 'Bholsa' Islay, 50%, 70cl.
£59.00 GBP
Sale price
£59.00 GBP
Regular price
Ardnahoe Distillery, Bholsa, 50% Islay whisky is the second non-age-statement release from 'new kids on the (Islay) block; Ardnahoe.
Whereas the first release (Infinite Loch) is matured largely in bourbon cask, the 'Bholsa' is matured predominantly in ex-oloroso sherry casks and looks for a figgy, nuttier, slightly darker style of Whisky - both though are non-chill filtered, of natural colour, and is produced using traditional wooden worm tubs for a heavier spirit. It uses local peat & come in at 40PPM - so a great pair to try side-by-side!
The Whisk(e)y Wash Review (Score: 8/10)
NOSE:
Lots of red fruits on the nose, red currants, plums, and a hint of strawberry, alongside red apples, walnuts, and orange zest. Balanced by aromas of leather, and earthy peat smoke.
PALATE:
On the palate, sherried fruits including raisins and dates, giving way to plum jam, orange zest, and a little milk chocolate. Underpinned throughout by Islay peat, there’s a little earthy minerality.
FINISH:
Long, with peppery oak, chocolate, and bonfire smoke.
COMMENTS:
Ardnahoe Bholsa has a well-balanced flavour profile of peat, sweet, and fruits. With notes of sherried fruits and chocolate, the Oloroso sherry cask maturation is evident, but effectively balanced by waves of earthy peat and smoke – Ardnahoe’s Bholsa is a great example of a ‘peat-sweet’ whisky.