Scottish distillery reveils six brand new whiskies from all over Scotland

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 09:33

Under the Ardgowan Distillery Company banner, new independent bottlings from the Clydebuilt brand appear regularly. This time, the whisky maker unveils not one, but six unique Single Cask Scotch whiskies. The new series features five single malts and one single grain from across Scotland, including Speyside, the Highlands and the Lowlands.

The six casks for these single cask releases were selected by Laura Davies, whisky maker at Ardgowan Distillery. She chose a diverse range of whiskies from different years and regions.

What whiskies are in the new Clydebuilt series?

The line-up includes expressions from Aberlour Distillery, Aultmore Distillery and Benriach Distillery, complemented by a 20-year-old single grain from Cameronbridge Distillery and a Highland whisky from Glen Garioch Distillery. Linkwood Distillery is also represented.

'Working with spirit from different distilleries is a great reminder of how diverse Scotch whisky can be. There’s a joy in discovering a whisky where the distillery character shines through. Every cask behaves differently, but these six stood out for their balance between distillery DNA and cask influence. They’re honest whiskies, bottled as if you were sampling straight from the cask: at their natural strength and colour, and without undergoing chill filtration.'

- Laura Davies

Tasting notes: six distinctive profiles

Each whisky in this range has its own character. Below is an overview of the key aromas and flavors for each expression:

Aberlour 2013 Bourbon Barrel (58.1% ABV)

Nose: Creamy and inviting with notes of buttery fudge
Palate: Vanilla, whipped cream and classic fruit candies
Finish: Soft and sweet, with a dessert-like character

Aultmore 2015 Sherry Hogshead (56.6% ABV)

Nose: Ripe figs and warm spices like cinnamon
Palate: Scones with raspberry jam and clotted cream
Finish: Comforting with a gentle spice

Benriach 2012 Bourbon Hogshead (56.0% ABV)

Nose: Tropical pavlova and bright fruit notes
Palate: Buttercream, fruit salad and old-school sweets
Finish: Playful and sweet

Cameronbridge 2005 Bourbon Hogshead (54.3% ABV)

Nose: Freshly buttered popcorn
Palate: Honey, peach dessert and a creamy texture
Finish: Full and long, with a gentle sweetness

Glen Garioch 2012 Bourbon Barrel (57.2% ABV)

Nose: Marzipan and brown sugar
Palate: Hazelnut praline, vanilla fudge and raisins
Finish: Rich with a subtle nuttiness

Linkwood 2015 Sherry Hogshead (56.3% ABV)

Nose: Grassy with a hint of smoke
Palate: Creamy toffee and gooseberry jam
Finish: Fresh and lightly sweet

Where can you buy the new Clydebuilt whiskies?

The new Clydebuilt whiskies are available at various retailers. Releases are limited, ranging from 192 to 332 bottles each, making them especially desirable for collectors and enthusiasts. Prices run between 59 and 120 pounds, depending on the bottling.