Annandale Man O’ Words 2015 Single Cask (Oloroso Sherry #839), 59.6%

Introduction

Annandale Distillery, located in Annan in southern Scotland, reopened in 2014 after more than 90 years of silence, making it one of Scotland’s most exciting revived distilleries. The “Man O’ Words” series is a tribute to the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, who was born nearby, and represents a fruit-forward, sherry-matured style that reflects the distillery’s ambitions to create world-class Lowland single malt.

Production Method

• Raw materials: High-quality Scottish malted barley, carefully selected to bring out the fruity and full-bodied character that defines Annandale’s “Man O’ Words” style
• Distillation process: Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills at Annandale Distillery in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, in accordance with classic Scottish single malt methods
• Maturation: Matured in a single Oloroso Sherry cask (#839) from the distillation year 2015, contributing deep notes of fruit, nuts and spice
• Special techniques: Bottled as a single cask at cask strength without dilution or chill-filtration, preserving the full complexity and character directly from the cask

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and inviting with dark fruits such as plums, raisins and cherries, followed by vanilla, dark chocolate, lightly smoked oak and warm spices such as cinnamon and clove
• Palate: Full-bodied and powerful at cask strength, with layers of dried fruit, sherry sweetness, dark brown sugar, walnuts and spiced oak – complex and well-rounded with a remarkable balance despite the high alcohol content
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, a gentle bitterness from the oak and a subtle mineral finish that speaks to the Lowland terroir

Serving Suggestions

• Serving temperature: Room temperature, approximately 18–20°C, to open up the complex aromas
• Glassware: A tulip-shaped nosing glass (e.g. Glencairn) is recommended to concentrate and highlight the rich aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat with a few drops of cold, non-chlorinated water to unlock the cask’s full complexity – or over a single ice cube for a more subdued experience
• Food pairings: Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate (70%+), aged cheeses such as Manchego or Comté, walnut cake, confectionery with dried fruits, and richly spiced game or lamb dishes

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 59.6% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 70 cl
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland – Annan, Dumfries & Galloway (Lowlands)
• Certifications/Awards: Since reopening in 2014, Annandale Distillery has received widespread recognition from international whisky media and competitions, including praise from Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible and Whisky Magazine for the distillery’s ambitious and quality-driven approach to Lowland single malt

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Annandale Man O’ Words 2015 Single Cask (Oloroso Sherry #839) is an exceptional expression of what a single, carefully selected sherry cask can achieve when combined with Annandale’s artisanal distilling craft.

As a single cask expression, this is a strictly limited release – once the bottles from cask #839 are sold out, they are gone forever, and this precise tasting experience can never be recreated.

Annandale Distillery is recognised as one of Scotland’s most exciting and ambitious new distilleries, and this bottling is living proof of why it has quickly earned the respect of the world’s most discerning whisky enthusiasts and critics.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Since its first releases, Annandale’s “Man O’ Words” series has generated enthusiasm throughout the international whisky community, attracting the attention of collectors and enthusiasts seeking authentic and tangible expressions from Scotland’s Lowland region.

Once you have experienced the depth and complexity of a sherry-matured, cask strength whisky from Annandale, it becomes clear why connoisseurs return time and again to this distillery – and to this particular style.

From expert reviewers to passionate hobbyists, the verdict is unanimous: Annandale consistently delivers whisky that exceeds expectations and sets a new standard for what modern Lowland single malt can be.

From Annandale Distillery to You

The team behind Annandale has poured their heart and soul into reviving a dormant chapter of Scottish whisky history, and now shares the fruits of that labour with whisky enthusiasts around the world – a true craft product from grain to glass.

There is something special about a distillery that carries such a strong local heritage and such a clear artistic vision, and the passion and pride that permeates every cask from Annandale is something you sense immediately in the glass.

Become part of the story of Annandale’s revival – let cask #839 invite you into a world of rich sherry complexity and genuine Scottish craftsmanship, and discover for yourself why this whisky deserves a place in any serious collection.