Ardmore Distillery
ABV 50%
Oak is prevailing, especially on the palate. Lacks balance and charm.
Martine Nouet
Douglas Laing
Old Malt Cask
Brand
Douglas Laing
Bottler
1977, 30 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
30
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
50%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: An unwelcome note of damp wood at start which gives way to wet straw then citrus fruit (orange pulp). Takes times to open up. Grated coconut.
Palate: Smooth at start then getting drier and slightly sour. Grippy oak, Touch of leather.
Finish: Dry, spicy (paprika).
Comment: Oak is prevailing, especially on the palate. Lacks balance and charm.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Warm. Cow's breath and sweet hay with a hint of scented smoke, lemon. Mature. Becomes fresher and greener in time, hedge clippings.
Palate: Clean, leafy with an acidic energy. Good orchard fruits in, then hazelnut and light smoke. Good balance.
Finish: Tight and slightly smoked.
Comment: Has maturity and presence. Ardmore: a complete package.
Score: 7.8
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