ManO’Sword2015VintageEx-BourbonCaskSingleMaltScotchWhisky(700mL)

<p>A liquid thrill ride!</p><p>It wasn’t purely entrepreneurial nor (just) the Whisky fever that brought together <em>David Thomson and Teresa Church</em> ― the first a <em>Scottish expat </em>who was searching for a connection with his homeland, the second super-passionate about restoring old buildings. What brought them together was entirely irrational, a “love at first sight” that took them over when seeing the historic <em>Annandale buildings</em> back in 2006. They couldn’t quite wrap their minds around the reasons behind the distillery lying dormant for nearly a century. And neither would they let its position in <em>Southern Scotland </em>define their Whisky. Yes, it’s the Lowlands, but hey ― why limit yourself to the light, mellow, and fruity style that the local barley supposedly imparts when transportation is such a non-issue in modern times?</p><p>The distillery now pours its love into <em>6 different brands</em>: the 1st-tier <em>Annandale Distillery</em>, <em>Man O’ Sword </em>& <em>Man O’ Words</em> prestigious Single Malts, <em>Vintage and Founders Selection</em>, <em>Rascally Liquor </em>clear malt Spirit, and <em>Nation of Scots </em>blended Whisky. </p><p><em>Jim Murray</em>, the esteemed Whisky guru, couldn’t help but shower Annandale’s 2015 release of Man O’Sword (Cask 2015/470) with his highest praises in the prestigious <em>2020 Whisky Bible</em>. With an astounding <em>96.5 points</em>, it claimed the throne as the champion among single cask single malts aged 10 years and below. Regrettably, Cask 2015/470 has vanished into the hands of a fortunate few, but we may just have something even better in store.</p><p><em>Annandale unveiled Cask 2015/471</em>, crafted with the same expertise and meticulous attention to detail as its predecessor. Distilled in <em>2015 </em>and pampered in a single <em>ex-Bourbon cask</em>. Here’s a little secret just for you – it spent an <em>extra 13 months in the cask</em>, rendering it equally, if not more extraordinary! Prepare for lingering hints of smoky caramel, a delightful blend of tropical fruits like melon and mango, and a fresh Granny Smith apple essence, all gently interwoven with the presence of oak shavings.</p>