Where is Ardnamurchan?

Ardnamurchan is located in Glenbeg, Acharacle Highlands (Ardnamurchan, Lochaber) Scotland.

What does Ardnamurchan produce?

Ardnamurchan produces or represents products such as Scotch whisky, West Highlands single malt, Peated whisky, Blended scotch.

Where can I buy products from Ardnamurchan?

You can buy products from Ardnamurchan directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Distillery

Ardnamurchan

Q: What raw materials does Ardnamurchan use?

malted barley, water (Glenmore spring)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Ardnamurchan.

Ardnamurchan is a Scottish whisky distillery located on the Ardnamurchan peninsula (West Highlands). It produces West Highland–style single malt whisky, both peated and unpeated, and highlights sustainable production practices and supply‑chain transparency.

Scotch whisky West Highlands single malt Peated whisky Blended scotch

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What to know about Ardnamurchan

Type Distillery

Region Glenbeg, Acharacle , Highlands (Ardnamurchan, Lochaber) , Scotland

Founded 2014

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Production of two spirit styles: peated and unpeated (typical peat level around 30 PPM, with more heavily peated distillates in some batches reaching up to 80 PPM during maturation). Plant designed for reduced environmental impact: hydroelectric power, solar panels and a biomass boiler; valorisation of co‑products (e.g. draff processed with pot ale into animal feed). Use of digital traceability (QR/blockchain) to provide bottle‑specific supply‑chain information. Maturation in dunnage warehouses adjacent to the ocean, contributing to the maritime character of the whiskies.

Producer range

Producer range Ardnamurchan

Spirit categories

Scotch whisky West Highlands single malt Peated whisky Blended scotch

Representative products

AD/ Single Malt AD/ Cask Strength Release AD/ Single Cask Maclean's Nose Whisky Ardnamurchan Highland 70cl

Raw materials

malted barley water (Glenmore spring)

Casks and ageing vessels

ex-bourbon (American oak) ex-sherry (European oak) Sauternes Madeira Mezcal Rum white wine casks

Distillation and production

Production method

Traditional production with double distillation in copper pot stills; a 10,000 L wash still and a 6,000 L spirit still fitted with a boil‑ball neck for increased reflux. Use of washbacks in both wood (oak and Oregon pine) and stainless steel. The new make is cut at around 75% ABV and diluted with local spring water to about 63.5% ABV before casking.

Distillation

Double distillation in copper pot stills with shell‑and‑tube condensers (externally positioned), combined use of wooden and stainless steel washbacks; new make cut at around 75% ABV and reduced with local water before filling into casks.

Ageing

Maturation in dunnage warehouses at the distillery, close to the coast; use of a mix of cask types to achieve different profiles; many releases are non‑chill‑filtered and of natural colour.

Producer history Ardnamurchan

The distillery was built between 2013 and 2014 and began production in 2014; the first official release meeting maturation requirements was published in 2017. The project was developed by owner Adelphi (known as an independent bottler) and the distillery is now recognised as a West Highlands producer with a rapidly expanding range and international presence.

Production philosophy

A 'light touch' production approach: valorise local resources, minimise environmental impact and promote a circular economy. Ardnamurchan focuses on sustainability (renewable energy, recovery of co‑products) and supply‑chain transparency, using digital technologies to trace the provenance of each bottle.

Territory

Ardnamurchan peninsula, Glenbeg (Acharacle), Lochaber — West Highlands of Scotland; maturation in dunnage warehouses adjacent to the Atlantic coast, with a maritime influence on the aromatic profile.

Ardnamurchan

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Whisky Ardnamurchan Highland 70cl

107,45 € 72,76 €

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Ardnamurchan