Ardnahoe Chairman's Selection

Released in June 2026, Chairman’s Selection is a 6 Year Old Islay Single Malt composed to Stewart Laing’s personal specifications.
It is Ardnahoe’s most heavily peated release to date, bottled at its natural cask strength of 60.2% ABV. Each bottle is individually boxed and includes a personal letter written by Stewart, sharing his reflections on Ardnahoe and the whisky itself.
The whisky matured for six years in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks, with the distillery describing the composition as predominantly first-fill sherry matured. More detailed release documentation identifies Oloroso hogsheads, first-fill Pedro Ximénez quarter casks and first-fill bourbon casks in the marriage.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Peat smoke with coastal salt and rich cacao.
Palate: Earthy, smouldering smoke layered with lemon curd, honeyed malt and stewed plums.
Finish: Long and drying with ashy peat embers, cracked black pepper and salted toffee.