Hand Drawn Collection - The Pretender 9 Year Old Ardmore Ex-Laphroaig Cask

Welcome to our latest series of bottlings; The Hand-Drawn Collection. These will only be available in the U.K.

Introducing, The Pretender, super cask strength at 58.4%, this peated Speyside spirit has matured in ex-Laphroaig casks. Theoretically, this should taste like a would-be Islay… Simply not true. This whisky exudes vibrant tropical fruits, pear drops and a much heralded waxiness that we have always viewed as a rare treat in single malt. As far as a smoky Speyside, this is one of the best.

Aged for 9 years in ex-Laphroaig casks, has NOT introduced the medicinal coastal flavour that divides so many people, rather the Speyside character is vibrantly thriving. Complicated, vivacious fruity awesomeness all mingled in with gentle smoke. This release represents just 58 bottles, aged 9 years, and bottled at cask strength.

ABV(%)	58.4%
Volume (cl)	70
Age (Years)	9
Cask Reference	UC019
Distillery	Single Malt
Distillation Date	November 2013
Bottling Date	August 2023
Bottle Outturn	58

Nose

Bright pear drops, pineapple, citrus, coconut and a touch of malt. A hint of mellow smoke.

Palate

Mellow smoke despite the cask strength accompanies lychees, pineapple and a touch of malted barley.

Finish

This bright and zingy, fades to mellow smoke and a beautiful waxy mouthfeel.

DELIVERY INFO

United Kingdom

Please note that these are limited to just 3 bottles per person.

This is due for bottling in the second week of August and will be dispatched asap thereafter.

Orders within the UK will be delivered in 2-3 working days after dispatch via Royal Mail Tracked 48 in fully recycled, plastic free packaging. Delivery charge is £5.50 or free on orders of any two bottles or more of Uncharted Whisky.

Europe

Please note items sent from the UK to EU countries will be liable for VAT and Customs Duty in their own country. Please proceed to checkout to see the price for delivery.

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