The Inverclyde based Ardgowan Distillery, has today announced
the launch of a new Clydebuilt collection bottling, which has been inspired by the
rich heritage of Scottish shipbuilding.
Clydebuilt Sailmaker (48% ABV) is a blend of six whiskies
from Highland, Lowland and Speyside distilleries, which have been matured in
first fill Oloroso sherry casks.
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Drawing parallels with the engineering precision of Glasgow’s shipbuilding era, this latest release which follows on from their Clydebuilt Coppersmith and Clydebuilt Shipwright bottlings, was created by Ardgowan’s Whisky Maker Max McFarlane.
Clydebuilt Sailmaker, is said to deliver notes of pepper, dried
spices, stone fruits, fresh nectarines, chocolate truffles and Seville orange
marmalade on the nose. Followed by notes of butterscotch, marzipan, mangoes and
a hint of vanilla essence on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Max McFarlane said: “Previous
blended malts in The Clydebuilt Collection were of Highland and Speyside
origin. Sailmaker gave us the opportunity to incorporate Lowland whiskies to
the Highland/Speyside mix - something I had wanted to do for many years. The
addition of Lowland malts, adds significant depth and richness to the flavour
profile, making for a sumptuous dram."
Clydebuilt Sailmaker, is now available from the distillery’s
online shop and specialist retailers, for a RRP of £52.50.
Posted by Steve Rush