Ardnamurchan AD/ Paul Launois 2026 Release Whisky 700ml

Ardnamurchan’s Paul Launois collaboration returns for 2026, pairing Highland single malt with Champagne cask influence once again.

Distilled in March 2017, the whisky is fully unpeated and matured for almost nine years before a finishing period in distinctive Champagne barriques from Paul Launois.

A small portion of bourbon cask matured whisky joins the mix to bring balance and fruit character to the final blend. It's bottled at a punchy cask strength of 57.4% ABV.

Nose: Tangy orange icing, rum and raisin ice-cream and salted caramel. Lemon curd, orange blossom, pencil shavings, wine gums and Sauternes. Gentle waft of lemon thyme and powdered lemonade

Palate: Rich, dry wood character up front with macadamia nut, citric acidity from nose still coming through. Nutmeg, peach, crème de cacao, sharp vanilla and light Szechuan peppercorn tickling the palate

Finish: Dry up front, shifting to moderately lush fruity mid-palate with zippy acidity on the finish.