Ardmore Distillery
ABV 49.3%
Ardmore shows its gentle side. When will people discover this distillery?
Dave Broom
The Single Malts of Scotland
Brand
1993, 19 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
19
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
49.3%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Clean with a light muskiness, almond, a hint of cow barn (nice!) and subtle woodsmoke. With water it shows good weight along with hot oatmeal, brick dust and a whiff of fresh asparagus.
Palate: Thick and unctuous - think caramelised apple with good acidity building up.
Finish: Light and tight.
Comment: Ardmore shows its gentle side. When will people discover this distillery?
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Fragrant. Floral and malty. Freesia. Honeysuckle. Barley sugar. Opens on citrus notes. Lemon posset. Refined and complex. Hint of marshmallow.
Palate: Crisp like raw silk. Not as smooth as the nose would have let expected. A fizzy spicy feel on the tongue. But the same delicacy. Light fudge at midpalate.
Finish: Smooth, gently spicy with a fresh note of icy mint.
Comment: An enticing whispering whisky.
Score: 8
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