Cadenhead Enigma Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 Blended Malt 16 Year Old

Cadenhead’s, Scotland’s oldest independent bottler founded in 1842, is deeply tied to Campbeltown through its ownership by J. & A. Mitchell, the same company behind Springbank Distillery. The Enigma series focuses on mystery and flavour-first whisky, often concealing the exact components while emphasizing regional style and individuality. This Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 release is a 16-year-old blended malt bottled at natural colour and without chill filtration, created specifically to celebrate the annual festival that draws whisky enthusiasts from around the world to Scotland’s smallest whisky region.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Coastal air and soft peat lead, followed by green apple, honey, damp earth, and subtle spice.

Palate: Rich and oily, with notes of salted caramel, orchard fruit, malt sweetness, and light smoke balanced by pepper and maritime salinity.

Finish: Long and gently warming, with lingering coastal notes, soft peat, and a dry, mineral-driven fade.