Rating 93
Style
Whiskey
Classification Single Malt
Age Statement 10 Years
Produced In Scotland
ABV 59.7%
Availability Year Round
Price $150.00 
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2025-08-06

Annandale Man O'Words 10-Year-Old Refill Ex-Bourbon (Cask 121) Review

One-hundred-and-fifty bucks might seem expensive for a 10-year-old single malt, but consider that this is a cask-strength (59.7 percent ABV), single-cask release. Additionally, Annandale Distillery claims the design of its twin spirit stills allows it to “produce a spirit that matures beautifully, reaching exceptional sensory maturity in just 3 years.” We can’t verify the science behind that but we can testify that this is an extremely intense, characterful Scotch which makes its presence known from the get go. The nose is surprisingly light and fruity, with honeyed sweetness masking any ethanol. Orchard fruits arrive with similar intensity on the palate, which evolves into richer fruit and barrel spice as it creeps onto the finish.

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Annandale Man O'Words 10-Year-Old Refill Ex-Bourbon (Cask 121)
One-hundred-and-fifty bucks might seem expensive for a 10-year-old single malt, but consider that this is a cask-strength (59.7 percent ABV), single-cask release. Additionally, Annandale Distillery claims the design of its twin spirit stills allows it to “produce a spirit that matures beautifully, reaching exceptional sensory maturity in just 3 years.” We can’t verify the science behind that but we can testify that this is an extremely intense, characterful Scotch which makes its presence known from the get go. The nose is surprisingly light and fruity, with honeyed sweetness masking any ethanol. Orchard fruits arrive with similar intensity on the palate, which evolves into richer fruit and barrel spice as it creeps onto the finish.

Reviewed On: 08-06-2025
93
POINTS
Annandale Man O'Words 10-Year-Old Refill Ex-Bourbon (Cask 121)
One-hundred-and-fifty bucks might seem expensive for a 10-year-old single malt, but consider that this is a cask-strength (59.7 percent ABV), single-cask release. Additionally, Annandale Distillery claims the design of its twin spirit stills allows it to “produce a spirit that matures beautifully, reaching exceptional sensory maturity in just 3 years.” We can’t verify the science behind that but we can testify that this is an extremely intense, characterful Scotch which makes its presence known from the get go. The nose is surprisingly light and fruity, with honeyed sweetness masking any ethanol. Orchard fruits arrive with similar intensity on the palate, which evolves into richer fruit and barrel spice as it creeps onto the finish.

Reviewed On: 08-06-2025