John and William Hardie formed their partnership in 1857. In their early days in Greenside Place, Edinburgh, they succeeded in perfecting a blended spirit made from a selection of mature whiskies.
The jewel in their crown is Antiquary, a superior 12 year old whisky with a full and intense smooth flavour.
Antiquary Finest is an example of one of the finest Scotch whiskies. Each whisky has been matured in oak casks. This ageing process gives it a unique smoothness thanks to its composition of great malt and grain whiskies, with the greatest number of malt whiskies in the blend.
At the heart of Antiquary Finest is a high concentration of malt whiskies and to a lesser extent grain whiskies selected from the finest malt whiskies from Speyside and Highland distilleries.
Technical Details
Tasting Notes
The nose is smooth and gentle and fairly soft. There are some vanilla notes and malted barley, with toffee and just a hint of marmalade.
The palate is soft and subtle. There is toffee sweetness and very gentle smoke.
The finish is of medium-length with caramel and a little dryness.
Awards
International Wine & Spirits Competition » 2012 -Silver Medal
Manufacturer
J&W Hardie LTD, Edinburgh
