CLYDEBUILT WHISKY BRAND RELEASES
BATCH OF SINGLE MALTS
Boutique Scotch whisky model Clydebuilt expands its portfolio with tranche of Single Malts
Award-winning Scotch whisky model Clydebuilt at the moment expands its portfolio with six new small batch Single Malt releases, together with three Single Cask bottlings.
Impartial Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan is behind the boutique label, with the primary launch hitting cabinets in 2019.
The positioning, primarily based in Inverkip, stuffed its first cask with its personal distillate and formally opened to the general public final month after eight years of planning and building.
The vary is called after the distinguished shipbuilding commerce traditionally on the River Clyde, with the phrase ‘Clydebuilt’ coming to face for craftsmanship and integrity.
Distillery Supervisor Laura Davies, whose 13 years of expertise contains mentorship below the late trade nice, Dr Jim Swan, developed the brand new batch of Clydebuilt Single Malts.
The six releases, which have been sourced from the world-renowned Speyside area, embrace:
- 12-year-old Sherry Cask Matured: aged in a mix of Sherry butts, adopted by Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez hogsheads, this Single Malt is bottled at 46% ABV.
- 12-year-old 100 Proof Sherry Cask Matured: a better energy iteration of the aforementioned expression, this whisky underwent the identical maturation earlier than being bottled at 57.1% ABV, conforming to the normal British 100 proof system traditionally outlined as the purpose at which a spirit might ignite gunpowder.
- 12-year-old Official Opening Day Launch: bottled to commemorate the distillery’s official opening on 20th June 2025, the Speyside Single Malt was matured in three Sherry casks and bottled at a cask energy of 59.5% ABV.
- 2012 Pedro Ximénez (PX) Hogshead Single Cask: offered at cask energy of 58.5% ABV, 352 bottles have been produced from cask quantity AS059 which previously held PX: a darkish, candy fashion of Sherry wine.
- 2012 Oloroso Hogshead Single Cask: matured in cask AS076 which beforehand hosted Oloroso – the darkest of the dry Sherry kinds – this restricted launch consists of simply 342 bottles with an ABV of 59.0%.
- 2012 Manzanilla Hogshead Single Cask: aged in a uncommon Manzanilla cask, solely obtainable from the Spanish coastal city of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the lighter profile and maritime notes add a particular twist on the 335 bottles obtainable at 61.1% ABV.
- 12-year-old Sherry Cask Matured: £46.99
- 12-year-old 100 Proof Sherry Cask Matured: £64.99
- 12-year-old Official Opening Day Launch: £85
- 2012 PX Hogshead Single Cask: £85
- 2012 Oloroso Hogshead Single Cask: £85
- 2012 Manzanilla Hogshead Single Cask: £85
As is the case with all Clydebuilt whiskies, every expression is bottled with out added colouring or chill filtration.
Remarking on the information, Davies shares:
“With Ardgowan located on the Firth of Clyde, the wealthy historical past of expertise native to our distillery is the inspiration for the Clydebuilt model. Each whisky bottled below the title should be worthy of honouring the unequalled consideration to element and pleasure in high quality of people who got here earlier than.”
“Our new Single Malts underwent maturation on-site at Ardgowan in premium European oak Sherry casks. All aged for 12 years, every delivers distinctive character owed to each the distillate profile and the maturation historical past. Most significantly, they’re all bottled with an age assertion, at a minimal of 46% ABV, with out chill filtration and with out synthetic colouring. These are undoubtably Single Malts deserving of the Clydebuilt title.”
The distillery’s tour providing will launch imminently following the appointment of Customer Centre Supervisor Barbara Campbell this month.
Clydebuilt Single Malts will probably be obtainable through specialist retailers within the UK, Austria, Belgium, Sweden and Germany. Discover out extra right here.
ABOUT CLYDEBUILT SCOTCH WHISKY:
A number of the best ships on this planet have been constructed on the River Clyde and so, over time, the phrase ‘Clydebuilt’ got here to face for craftsmanship, integrity and pleasure. The Clydebuilt model was impressed by that distinctive legacy: a becoming tribute as Ardgowan Distillery, the house of the model, is located on the Firth of Clyde close to Inverkip.
Whereas Ardgowan Single Malt continues to slumber for a few years, Whisky Maker Laura Davies applies the identical meticulous method to Clydebuilt. It is a boutique vary of thoughtfully chosen and masterfully matured Scotch whiskies that honour the spirit of the Clyde, emulating and upholding the eye to element and the pleasure in high quality of people who got here earlier than. Uncover extra.
Additional data on Ardgowan Distillery Firm could be discovered at ardgowandistillery.com
TASTING NOTES:
Clydebuilt 12-year-old Sherry Cask Matured, 46% ABV
- Color: Deep Amber.
- Nostril: Raisins, figs and polished oak.
- Style: Darkish fruits and spices. An extended and rounded end with lingering depth.
Clydebuilt 12-year-old 100 Proof Sherry Cask Matured, 57.1% ABV
- Color: Deep Amber.
- Nostril: Raisins, dates, toasted nuts and spice.
- Style: Full bodied with dried fruits, darkish chocolate and leather-based.
Clydebuilt 12-year-old Official Opening Day Launch, 59.5% ABV
- Color: Deep Mahogany.
- Nostril: Lucious dried fruits, toasted nuts and wealthy Sherry sweetness.
- Style: Daring and warming, with fig, raisin, spice and a velvety mouthfeel.
Clydebuilt 2012 Pedro Ximénez Hogshead Single Cask (AS059), 58.5% ABV
- Color: Deep Mahogany.
- Nostril: Ripe figs, sticky dates and wealthy caramel.
- Style: Velvety toffee, darkish chocolate and a contact of espresso.
Clydebuilt 2012 Oloroso Hogshead Single Cask (AS076), 59.0% ABV
- Color: Deep Amber.
- Nostril: Darkish fruits and warming spice.
- Style: Wealthy dried figs, darkish chocolate and mild oak, with nutmeg and toasted wooden.
Clydebuilt 2012 Manzanilla Hogshead Single Cask (AS041), 61.1% ABV
- Color: Pale Gold.
- Nostril: Crisp inexperienced apple, floral notes and toasted almonds.
- Style: Zesty citrus with a delicate nuttiness. Contemporary and delicate.
