Ardgowan Distillery Launches Clydebuilt Anchorsmith and Draughtsman
Ardgowan Distillery has announced the two final additions to its Clydebuilt whisky series: Anchorsmith and Draughtsman Blended Malt Scotch Whiskies.
Clydebuilt Anchorsmith combines six whiskies from Lowland, Speyside, and Highland distilleries, each matured in first fill oloroso sherry casks and handpicked by Master Whisky Maker Max McFarlane. Bottled at 46% ABV, Anchorsmith is described as having aromas of “black cherries, lemon drizzle cake, chocolate raisins, sesame oil, and sticky figs and dates.” The palate is “full bodied, floral, and plummy – awash with ripe dark fruits, roast chestnuts, pomegranate juice, and overripe bananas.” The finish is “long and lightly tannic with earl grey tea and orange marmalade.”
Clydebuilt Draughtsman consists of malt whiskies sourced from eight distilleries across Scotland. It marries a small parcel of Ardgowan’s oldest hand selected casks – including a 25 year old malt whisky – with a selection of eight year old malts matured in first fill oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, Anchorsmith is described as having aromas of “ceylon tea, manuka honey, sweet currant scones, marzipan, candied lemon peel, dark chocolate, and leatherbound books.” The palate is “packed with mouth-watering notes of toast with juicy blackcurrant jam, subtle allspice, dark red fruits, and herbal hints.” It concludes with “a slow start building to a super charged, explosive finish.”
Clydebuilt Anchorsmith and Draughtsman carry a recommended retail price of £52.99 each and are available now at select retailers.
Source: Ardgowan Distillery.