Maclean’s Nose

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It’s been quite a while since we featured a Scotch blend, and this is a great one. Created by Adelphi, owners of the excellent Ardnamurchan distillery (which featured in our August sets), it’s named after both a geological landmark on the Ardnamurchan peninsular, and in honour of famous whisky expert Charles MacLean MBE who has worked closely with Adelphi as ‘chief nose’ and mentor for many years.

It’s pleasingly old fashioned and made up of 70% malt whiskies (both bourbon and sherry cask ‘West Highland’ single malt – presumably Ardnamurchan – alongside some Campbeltown single malt), and a base of 30% classic, unifying grain. In other words, a very high malt content, a healthy proportion of sherry, and more than a lick of west coast. All bottled at 46%, natural colour, no chill-filtration. Drinkable and affordable, there’s much to admire.