Cadenhead's Enigma is a peated Highland single malt from an undisclosed distillery, bottled by Wm. Cadenhead Ltd. of Campbeltown, Scotland's oldest independent bottler. The Enigma range lets Cadenhead's broaden their already vast catalogue while keeping the source distillery a mystery, sharing as much as they dare. Distilled in 2009 and aged 14 years in a combination of refill sherry butts and refill ex bourbon hogsheads, it is a deliciously smoky dram bottled at a robust 53.9% ABV with no chill filtration and natural color. This is a strictly limited release of 1,986 bottles, prized by collectors and peat lovers alike.
ABV/Proof
| ABV |
53.9% |
| Proof |
107.8 |
| Age |
14 Years |
| Vintage |
2009 |
| Region |
Highland (undisclosed distillery) |
| Cask |
Refill sherry butts and refill ex bourbon hogsheads |
| Filtration |
Non chill filtered, natural color |
| Bottler |
Wm. Cadenhead Ltd., Campbeltown |
| Outturn |
1,986 bottles |
| Size |
700ml |
Tasting Notes
Color: Natural gold.
Nose: Bacon frazzles, vanilla custard, banana fritter and butterscotch mousse, with barley water and dried cranberry.
Palate: Burning embers, candle smoke and gorse bushes layered over treacle sweetness.
Finish: Thick, almost treacle like, with damp hay, flint, nutmeg and gingerbread.
FAQ
What distillery is this from?
That is the enigma. Cadenhead's keeps the source distillery undisclosed for this release. It is a Highland single malt, with online speculation pointing toward Loch Lomond, though it is unconfirmed.
Is it peated?
Yes. This is a notably smoky Highland malt, with burning embers, candle smoke and a treacle sweetness underneath.
What casks was it matured in?
A combination of refill sherry butts and refill ex bourbon hogsheads, bottled non chill filtered and at natural color.
How rare is this bottling?
It is a limited independent release of just 1,986 bottles, which makes it a desirable pick up for collectors of Cadenhead's and single cask style Scotch.
Where can I buy Cadenhead's Enigma Highland 14 Year online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
