Launched in late 2023 and the first in an annual release which will see each edition offering slightly different cask and/or age composition. Dun Cana (Dun meaning stronghold in Gaelic, and Cana being the legendary Norse prince who held the land in the Viking era) is produced from 55% peated and 45% unpeated spirit. Distilled in 2019, matured initially in American oak ex-Woodford Reserve rye casks and finished in a combination of Pedro Ximénez (50%) and Oloroso (50%) sherry quarter casks. 14,000 bottles were produced. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at a higher strength of 52%.
Nose: Tropical notes on the nose.
Palate: Lightly peated with peppery spice, dried sultanas and hints of vanilla.
Finish: Lingering salty chocolate and a light hint of aromatic wood smoke.
