The Annandale 2014 Man O Words Ex-Bourbon Cask #145 is a remarkable single malt Scotch whisky from the Lowlands, part of the Rare Vintage series by Annandale Distillery. Distilled in 2014, this unpeated whisky represents the very first batch of spirit that was distilled and matured into single malt at the recently revived Annandale Distillery. Only 103 casks of Man O' Words were produced in that year, and a small number of these were bottled at just over three years of age, making this a rare and highly sought-after release for collectors. Aged in an ex-bourbon cask, this whisky offers a sweet and clean palate with enticing notes of mixed fruit, apple sauce, traces of nectarine, melon, and creamy vanilla. It carries floral nuances, evoking fresh flowers and green leaves, complemented by an underlying earthy, pine-like note. The finish is characterized by green apples, honey, cream, and a dry, resinous note, rounding out the complexity of this unique expression. In addition to the Ex-Bourbon cask variant, Annandale Distillery has also released a Man O' Words expression aged in Ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts. This sister variant, with its deep amber hue, showcases a captivating mix of fruitiness and spice, reflecting the meticulous aging process in sherry casks. It's also noteworthy that in the same year, Annandale produced 85 casks of the peated Man O' Sword, with a small number of these casks also bottled at just over three years of age. These early releases capture the historic moment when Annandale's first spirit transitioned into Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
This whisky is unique because it is part of the first batch of unpeated single malt spirits distilled and matured at the newly revived Annandale Distillery. Only a limited number of casks were produced, making it a rare collector’s item.
This whisky was aged in an ex-bourbon cask, which contributes to its sweet and clean palate with notes of mixed fruit, apple sauce, nectarine, melon, and creamy vanilla.
While the Ex-Bourbon Cask variant offers a sweet and clean profile with floral and earthy notes, the Ex-Oloroso Sherry Butt variant features a deep amber hue and a captivating mix of fruitiness and spice, thanks to its aging in sherry casks.
The Annandale 2014 Man O Words Ex-Bourbon Cask #145 is a testament to the craftsmanship of the Annandale Distillery. As a reviewer, I find this whisky to be an extraordinary blend of flavors, showcasing the sweet and complex nature of spirits aged in bourbon casks. Its rarity and historical significance make it a must-have for any serious whisky collector.
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