Special features: This limited Highland Single Malt Whisky was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2023 by Signatory Vintage. It matured for 10 years in First-Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts and was bottled in a limited edition of 1,343 bottles exclusively for the German market. The name "Archangel No.3" refers to the archangel Raphael, who represents healing and security.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Ripe berries and roasted nuts, accompanied by spicy ginger and sugar beet syrup.
Palate: Soft and creamy with strong notes of spicy heather honey, again berries and nuts.
Finish: Long and smooth, with recurring nut and fruit notes as well as a hint of caramel.
Distillery/Bottler: The Aberfeldy Distillery was founded in 1896 by John Dewar & Sons and is located on the banks of the River Tay in the town of Aberfeldy. It is known for its fruity and slightly peaty single malts, which are often used in Dewar's Blended Whisky. Signatory Vintage, founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington, is a renowned independent bottler known for its high-quality cask bottlings.