01.08.2025
Ardnahoe Manager's Selection: Islay Distillery’s First Single Cask Bottling

Ardnahoe managers selection
A bold milestone in Ardnahoe’s young whisky legacy
Ardnahoe Distillery, Islay’s newest single malt producer, is marking a historic moment with the release of its first-ever single cask bottling – the Ardnahoe Manager's Selection. Personally chosen by Distillery Manager David Livingstone, this 6-year-old single malt is matured in a first-fill bourbon cask and bottled at a potent 58.4% ABV. With only 232 bottles available, this limited edition whisky will be released on August 14 exclusively through the distillery and its official online shop at a price of £90.
A clean, confident presentation
Presented with minimalistic elegance, the Ardnahoe Manager’s Selection reflects the distillery’s refined Islay identity. The packaging is expected to align with Ardnahoe’s modern design ethos—sleek, understated, and premium—highlighting the significance of this inaugural single cask release.
Maturation and the spirit of Islay
This single malt has spent six years resting in a first-fill bourbon cask, which allows for rich wood interaction while retaining the distillery’s bright, fruit-forward spirit. The result is a whisky that showcases intense fruit character and gentle peat smoke, balancing youthful vibrancy with complexity. Distillery Manager David Livingstone emphasizes, “This is a dram to be proud of… it perfectly showcases not only where the whisky is now but also what our whisky will become.”
"This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to personally select the first single cask release from Ardnahoe… With its characteristically intense fruit notes and gentle peat smoke, the spirit is unmistakably Ardnahoe." – David Livingstone, Distillery Manager
Conclusion: A collector’s gem and a vision of Ardnahoe’s future
The Ardnahoe Manager’s Selection is more than just a limited edition—it is a milestone bottling that embodies the vision, character, and potential of one of Islay’s youngest distilleries. As Ardnahoe enters its silent season, this release keeps the spotlight firmly on its evolving whisky journey. Collectors and enthusiasts alike will find in this bottle a bold statement of identity and a glimpse into the distillery’s promising future.
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