Lowland 11 year old Cadenhead's Enigma

Profile: The Lowland 11 year old Cadenhead's Enigma at a glance

• Cadenhead: Scotland's oldest independent bottler - founded in 1842
• Lowland single malt: Distilled in one of Scotland's few Lowland distilleries
• Traditionally bottled in Campbeltown, the home of Cadenhead's
• Natural: Neither chill-filtered nor colored, as is usual with Cadenhead

Portrait: What makes the Lowland 11 year old Cadenhead's Enigma special

This 11-year-old bottling comes from the Enigma range by William Cadenhead, Scotland's oldest independent bottler. The Enigma series presents whiskies with deliberately withheld origin information – a play on secrecy that focuses on the character of the whisky itself rather than the distillery name.

This Lowland Single Malt initially matured in classic casks before being refined in refill Oloroso sherry casks in 2023. The result is a complex interplay of aromas that slowly unfolds: figs, grilled nectarines, and buttery wholemeal toast characterize the profile, rounded off by a subtle spice of nutmeg.

Typical of the Lowlands, This whisky is rather light and accessible, with an elegant, often floral and fruity style. This region in the south of Scotland is known for its softer single malts, which are characterized by balance and subtlety - ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate fine nuances and gentle complexity.

An exciting dram with depth and an element of surprise - entirely in keeping with the Enigma philosophy.

Tasting Notes: This is what the Lowland 11 year old Cadenhead's Enigma tastes like.

• Nose: An inviting and playful opening - the scent of a fruit gum mixture ("Fruit Salad Sweets") lends the aroma a sweet and fruity lightness - underneath lie riper aromas of fig and walnut, which give the aroma depth and a slightly nutty elegance.
• Palate: On the palate, the dram convinces with a delightful combination of fruit and warmth - grilled nectarines bring caramelized sweetness, while buttered wholemeal toast creates a slightly hearty, grainy texture - in the background unfolds a hint of cherry fruit leather, reminiscent of dried red fruits
• Finish: the finish is medium-long with soft, rounded notes - caramel and chocolate orange combine with a pleasant nutmeg spice that lingers gently on the palate and brings the dram to an elegant end

Cadenhead - Scotland's oldest Independent Bottler

Founded in 1842 in Aberdeen, William Cadenhead is Scotland's oldest independent bottler - an institution with almost two centuries of whisky history. Since 1972, the traditional company has been part of the respected J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., which also operates the famous Springbank and Glengyle distilleries in Campbeltown.

The connection to Campbeltown - once known as the "Whisky Capital of the World" - is stronger than ever: All Cadenhead bottlings are matured and bottled there, guaranteeing not only short transport routes but also full control over quality. Cadenhead stands for uncompromising transparency and craftsmanship. The focus is not on marketing or packaging, but on what matters: "It's what's inside the bottle that counts." Cadenhead carefully selects its casks and places great importance on preserving the original character of each distillery. Whether Highland, Speyside, Islay, or Lowlands, each bottling is intended to clearly reflect the characteristics of its origin. Chill filtration is generally avoided. or coloring to ensure an authentic taste experience.

With a broad portfolio of single malts, blended malts, and rarities, Cadenhead is an integral part of the Scottish whisky landscape - and a guarantee of quality, honesty, and passion in the glass.