Usquaebach Scotch Cask Strength Limited Edition

Usquaebach Cask Strength Scotch with display Hard to find Limited Edition!Usquaebach Scotch Whisky, (pronounced oos-ke-bah) an artisinally crafted, hand-blended Highlands Scotch imported by family-owned Cobalt Brands, announces the release of its first new blend in nearly 25 years, the Usquaebach An Ard Ri Cask Strength. Translated from Gaelic as the high king, the An Ard Ri is an ultra-premium, high-proof blend of more than 20 single malt casks, aged between 10 and 21 years.Carefully crafted by longstanding Usquaebach blenders, Hunter Laing and Co., the An Ard Ri is made with casks from Master Blender Stewart H. Laings personal collection. Mr. Laing selected from a range of Highlands whiskies, including Inchgower, Benrinnes, Craigellachie, Glengoyne, Dailuaine, Blair Athol, and Auchroisk. At 57.1% ABV, the finished product is a powerfully complex and structured, yet harmoniously smooth cask strength blend that faithfully maintains Usquaebachs position as King of the Blended Whiskies. On the nose, the An Ard Ri exhibits marzipan, brioche, and burnt orange peel, followed by notes of honey, leather, dried fruits, and brown sugar on the palate.When we first began to conceptualize the An Ard Ri with Cobalt Brands nearly two years ago, we set out to create a Scotch whisky that could come to define the increasingly popular blended malt category, said Stewart Laing, Master Blender. Were incredibly proud of the result, and believe it to embody the pinnacle of whisky excellence.The 2,000 bottle limited release is packaged in a striking gold and blue variation of Usquaebachs signature flagon bottle, keeping with the products theme of bringing ancient tradition to a modern audience.The Usquaebach An Ard Ri is a statement piece that satisfies the palates of modern blended Scotch drinkers, who demand smoothness at a higher proof, and above all else, authenticity, said Sean Perry, Owner of Cobalt Brands. With this pure example of highlands malt whisky, weve managed to stay true to our Scottish roots while bringing to market a cask strength whisky that can be enjoyed on its own, without the addition of water'An Ard Ri' “ "The High King" in Gaelic “ is an expertly crafted blend of over 20 single malt whisky casks from the Highlands. Each cask is curated at a young age and tendered by the patient hands of our master blender until reaching perfection. These whiskies are tasted individually many times until each casks maturation is complete. The result is a harmonious blend with depth, finesse, and structure “ a true high king of the Scotch whisky world.Our 'An Ard Ri' is a combination of only single malt whiskies from with no grain added to soften its power. This exemplary offering is blended and bottled at a cask strength of 57.1%, capturing the true essence of Scotch whisky. The final blend is married and finished in sherry casks for an additional layer of flavor. Crafted from a variety of aged malts, the oldest of which is 21 Years of age, our An Ard Ri carries a long and textured finish that will satisfy any whisky drinker.