ASH RESTAURANT & BAR

Contemporary, cool cocktail bar and bistro, Ash, is a superb addition to the growing restaurant and dining out scene in Inverness. Ash Restaurant & Lounge Bar, a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike, is the ‘wide awake’ place to be! Enjoy a contemporary, fresh, yet classically styled dining room with Georgian influences, boasting a varied menu featuring many dishes inspired by traditional Scottish cuisine.

WORLD OF WHISK(E)Y

THE FACTS

SINGLE-MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Only ever made from Malted Barley in copper pot stills, it is the product of an individual distillery.

JAPANESE WHISKY
Production in Japan began around in 1870 and follows the Scottish style, similar to Lowland and Speyside whiskies.

CANADIAN WHISKY
Contains some Rye. Aged at least 3 years.

FAMOUS SCOTCH WHISKY
Contains Malted Barley. Aged in oak casks at least 3 years. Made only in Scotland.

BOURBON
Contains at least 51% corn. Aged in new, charred oak barrels. Usually made in Kentucky.

IRISH WHISKEY
Aged in wood casks at least 3 years. Made in Ireland.

BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY
A mixture of both Malt Whiskies and Grain Whiskies sourced from several different distilleries.

RYE WHISKEY
Contains 51% Rye (USA) aged in new, charred oak barrels.

SINGLE MALT WHISKY

ABERLOUR
10 years, 40%, Speyside, Est 1826
Matured in a fine balance of sherry and bourbon cask, offering a rich, smooth and mellow flavour.

BALVENIE DOUBLE WOOD
10 years, 40%, Speyside, Est 1893
Barrelled in both whisky & sherry oak, acquiring rich mellow flavour of great depth and complexity.

BRUICHLADDICH
10 years, 46%, Islay, Est 1881
Natural whisky distilled maximum freshness - Awarded Distillery of the year 2001 and 2003.

CLYNELISH
14 years, 46%, Highlands, Est 1968
The palate is light, clean and delicate. A glorious finish of smoked salt and dark cocoa.

DALWHINNIE
15 years, 43%, Highlands, Est 1897
Mellow, subtle malt yielding flavours of vanilla and honey sweetness, with a smoky Highland finish.

GLEN GARIOCH
12 years, 48%, Highlands, Est 1797
This single malt boasts a nose of soft fruits and butterscotch, full bodied with a clean, medium finish.

GLENLIVET
12 years, 40%, Speyside, Est 1824
One of the most famous malts in the world. It has a soft smooth balance of summer fruits and floral spring flowers.

HIGHLAND PARK 12 YRS
12 years, 40%, Islands, Est 1798
Smooth and honeyed palate, with citric fruits, malt and distinctive tones of wood smoke.

LAGAVULIN
16 years, 43%, Islay, Est 1816
An intensely flavoured smokey sweet single malt with seaweed flavours and an explosion of peppery smoke.

MACALLAN
10 years, 40%, Speyside, Est 1824
Matured in sherry oak casks from Jerez (Spain) resulting in a rich golden colour and flavour.

OLD PULTENEY
12 years, 40%, Highlands, Est 1826
Dry, medium bodied and smooth with a clean finish; faintly salty with a slight sherry note.

ARDBEG
10 years, 40%, Islay, Est 1798
Intense yet quite delicate on the palate, with burning peats and dried fruit followed by sweeter notes of malt.

BENROMACH
10 years, 40%, Speyside, Est 1898
Rich mellow whisky with fruity and malty tones balanced with a hint of smoke.

BUNNAHABHAIN
10 years, 40%, Islay, Est 1881
Nutty and fruity palate, with a full-bodied and lingering,finish and a hint of vanilla and smoke.

CRAGGANMORE
12 years, 40%, Speyside, Est 1869
The most complex aroma of any malt. Very fragrant with sweet notes and smoky malt finish.

GLENFARCLAS
15 years, 46%, Speyside, Est 1836
Intense and fruity with tastes of honey and fudge, more like a celebration cake than whisky, simply astonishing.

GLENGOYNE
10 years, 40%, Lowlands, Est 1833
Smooth & delicate on the palate with with sweet aromas of malt, oak, and a hint of sherry.

GLENMORANGIE
10 years, 40%, Highlands, est 1843
Classic malt, thick and fruity with notes of oranges whilst being fresh and balanced.

HIGHLAND PARK 18 YRS
18 years, 43%, Islands, Est 1798
A superb 18 year old, Gold Medal Winner at San Francisco World Spirits competition.

LAPHROIG
10 years, 40%, Islay, Est 1815
Massive on the palate, with fish oil, salt & plankton, though the finish is surprisingly tight and drying.

MORTLACH 25 YRS
25 years, 43.4%, Speyside, Est 1823
The best of the best, a full, rich palate with malt & muted spices interplaying between sweet and savoury elements.

TALISKER
10 years, 40%, Islands, Est 1830
Full bodies, heavily pungent, smoky, sweet, full and well rounded, with some sweetness.

AUCHENTOSHAN
10 years, 40%, Lowlands, Est 1823
Light, fruity, sweet and delicate it shows surprising depth of character & early maturity for its years.

BOWMORE
12 years, 40%, Islay, Est 1779
Classic malt and the heart of the Bowmore range. Smokey, fruity, coastal & delicious.

CAOL ILA
12 years, 43%, Islay, Est 1846
The expression is light and fresh with a good peppery body and a distinctive Caol Ila smoke.

DALMORE
12 years, 40%, Highlands, Est 1839
This single malt is a toasty, coffee rich dram with beautifully spiced notes, very rich for a 12 year old.

GLENFIDDICH SPECIAL ED
15 years, 51%, Speyside, Est 1886
Non chilled filtered and has been bottled at higher strength with added complexity and character.

GLENKINCHIE
10 years, 40%, Lowlands, Est 1837
Light delicate nose and a fresh clean aroma, the finish is smooth with a subtle hint of dryness.

GLENROTHES RESERVE VINTAGE
Non Aged, 40%, Speyside, Est 1879
Lots of zesty rich fruits on the nose with a little vanilla & malt. The finish is long with mocha & barley finish.

ISLE OF JURA
10 years, 40%, Jura, Est 1810
Enjoys fruity undertones, with a hint of island smoke and salt air, to enrich the palette.

LONGROW PEATED
10 years, 46%, Cambletown, 1828
The peat is present and quite pungent with an earthen rootiness. The finish is long and crisp.

OBAN
14 years, 43%, Highlands, Est 1794
A fusion of the sea air character of the islands and soft, richly fruity style of the Highlands.

BLENDED SCOTCH

FAMOUS GROUSE

MONKEY SHOULDER

CHIVAS REGAL

JOHNNY WALKER BLUE

BELLS

JOHNNY WALKER BLACK

KUCH NAI

DEWAR’S

ANTIQUARY

ROYAL SALUTE

IRISH

BUSHMILLS ORIGINAL

JAMESON’S

JAPANESE

HIBIKI

YAMAZAKI

BOURBON & RYE

JACK DANIELS

WOODFORD RESERVE

KNOB CREEK

BUFFALLO TRACE

GENTLEMAN JACK

BULLEIT BOURBON

CANADIAN CLUB

MAKERS MARK

JIM BEAM

WILD TURKEY 101