Whisky Archive

It was 2014 when we first arrived from Australia to settle in the Highlands of Scotland; soon after we decided to find something special and unique to offer our customers and visitors to the region and thus ”Affric Trail Whisky” was born.  The name was chosen to signify our local area and very quickly it became extremely popular with everyone; even being bought by some very notable people in UK society.

Our original expression was a delightful 10 year old that had been matured in oak barrels.  With its light amber colouring and subtle smoky flavours with hints of cedar wood & mulled fruits and at 40% was very popular even with those with the most discerning palette.

After the initial release we began to release single cask expressions; each whisky being from a single cask and that makes these releases very limited in numbers; below is a list of the past releases of Affric Trail that people from all over the world have enjoyed.

 

Affric Trail Whisky - 10 Year Old Distillery : Tormore
In cask : 7 September 2011
Bottled: 2 December 2021
Cask No.: 800097
Cask Type: Bourbon Hogshead
40% vol (Chisholm Tartan)

Colour: Soft gold.
Nose: Artisan bread dough, grapefruit and papaya.
Palate: Green apple, fresh pineapple and oatmeal.
Finish: Clean, bright and crisp with hints of biscuit and spice.
Affric Trail Whisky - 12 Year Old Distillery : Blair Athol
In cask : 30 April 2009
Bottled: 15 December 2021
Cask No.: 700686
Cask Type: Bourbon Hogshead
58% vol (BFG Tartan)

Colour: Yellow gold.
Nose: Parma violet, heather honey and vanilla pod.
Palate: Smooth praline, soft peach and spiced fig roll.
Finish: A tantalising medley of dried fruit and nut.
Affric Trail Whisky - 13 Year Old Distillery : Mannochmore
In cask : 2008
Bottled: 2021
Cask No.: 3769
53% vol (Australian Tartan)

Colour: Bright Amber
Nose: Juicy Green Apple, Navel Orange & Butter Croissant
Palate: Vanilla Pastry, drizzled honey & fresh lime
Finish: Bittersweet dark chocolate & cafe latte with a cinnamon dusting
Affric Trail Whisky - 10 Year Old Distillery : Aultmore
In cask : August 2010
Bottled: November 2020
Cask No.: 800567
40% vol (Chisholm Tartan)

Colour: Amber sunset.
Nose: Chai spice, cut grass, coconut and orange.
Palate: Juicy pineapple, milk fruit and vine leaf.
Finish: Opulent, tropical fruit makes way for a drier finish of subtle star anise.
Affric Trail Whisky - 11 Year Old Distillery : Orkney
In cask : 16 June 2008
Bottled: 14 September 2019
Cask No.: 68
58% vol (BFG Tartan)
Affric Trail Whisky - 8 Year Old Distillery : MacDuff
In cask : 16 July 2009
Bottled: 02 August 2019
Cask No.: 701264
Cask Type: Bourbon Hogshead
57% vol (BFG Tartan)

Colour: Rich Gold
Nose: Creamy vanilla pastries
Palate: Melted butter, ground almonds & a touch of cinnamon
Finish: Fresh from the bakery; warm, creamy & smooth
Affric Trail Whisky - 10 Year Old Distillery : Tamnavulin
In cask : 2009
Bottled: 2019
Cask No.: 700632
Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel
54.2% vol (BFG Tartan)

Colour: Glistening gold.
Nose: Almond flakes, white peach and Poire Williams.
Palate: Butter toffee, vanilla and poached pear.
Finish: Piney citrus and subtle aniseed provide a crisp, dry conclusion.
Affric Trail Whisky - 10 Year Old Distillery : Speyburn
In cask : 2009
Bottled: 2019
Cask No.: 701325
53.5% vol (BFG Tartan)
Affric Trail Whisky - 10 Year OldAffric Trail Whisky - 10 Year Old 5cl Distillery : Fettercairn
In cask : 2009
Bottled: 2018
Cask No.: 1094
40% vol (Chisholm Tartan)

 

 

Also available as a miniature (Fraser Tartan)