Cadenhead's Enigma – Lowland 11-Year-Old (2013–2025) – 57.5% – Refill Oloroso

This Cadenhead's Enigma Lowland 11-Year-Old is a mysterious, powerful single malt from the Enigma series—a series where the distillery is deliberately not mentioned. Distilled in 2013 and bottled on April 17, 2025 , it is fully matured in refill Oloroso sherry casks and at a natural cask strength of 57.5% ABV.

The Enigma line is known for excellent value for money and pure, unfiltered whisky with character.

Features

• Bottler: Cadenhead's (CA)

• Series: Enigma

• Region: Lowlands

• Vintage: 2013

• Bottled: 17.04.2025

• Age: 11 years

• Barrel: Refill Oloroso

• Number of bottles: 1590

• Alcohol: 57.5% (cask strength)

• Content: 70 cl

• Color: natural color

• Filtering: non-chill-filtered

Flavor profile

• Nose: raisins, plums, caramel, soft spices, light chocolate and an elegant sherry note.

• Palate: Powerful and full-bodied; Oloroso sweetness, dried fruit, toffee, spicy oak, dark chocolate, and a fresh malt base. The 57.5% ABV adds richness and depth without being harsh.

• Finish: Long, warm and aromatic; sherry depth, nuts, cocoa and a subtle Lowland freshness.

Character

A classic Enigma bottling: mysterious, robust, sherry-driven, and perfectly balanced . The refill Oloroso casks provide depth and complexity without being overpowering, allowing the distillation style to shine through. The cask strength adds body and power, typical of Cadenhead's unvarnished approach.

Why interesting for collectors

• Enigma series are known for hidden top distilleries

• Refill Oloroso → popular barrel profile, good price-quality

• High ABV (57.5%) + natural colour + non chill-filtered

• Large but sought-after release with strong international demand

• Lowland single malts at cask strength are relatively rare