Ardnahoe – Bholsa (70cl, 50%)

Ardnahoe Bholsa is a single malt from Ardnahoe on Islay, bottled at 50% in a 70cl bottle. It is the second release in the distillery's core range. The whisky has spent most of its maturation in Oloroso sherry casks, which gives a well-balanced dram. The nose offers red fruits, walnuts, orange peel and peat smoke. On the palate come raisins, dates and ripe plums, with Islay peat smoke carrying through to a long, peppery finish.