What they say:

• Built by Teacher’s in 1898 and has remained a part of that Blended Whisky ever since
• The site had barley, peat and water and was on the railway
• Its importance to this million case brand has meant that it has never had a presence as a Single Malt
• An unusual Highland these days made from peated barley fermented in wooden washbacks
• This Mossburn bottling was aged in Islay ASB

Tasting note:

• Woodsmoke elements and hints of vanilla and apple on the nose
• More smoke and sweeter touches evident in the flavour with a light hint of cloves and woody cinnamon on the finish

What I say

Moving into the Highland region with a classically Peat-smoke influenced Ardmore with a difference as this has been matured in an ex-Islay ASB (American Standard Barrel)

• ABV 46%
• Age 9 Years Old
• Bottler Mossburn
• Bottling Vintage Casks No. 6
• Cask Ex-Islay ASB
• Category Single Malt Whisky
• Cost £55
• Origin Ardmore Distillery
• Outturn n/a
• Region Highland
• Released 2018
• Vintage 2008

My tasting notes:

• Appearance Manzanilla (2/20), medium-large, oily tears and medium legs.
• Nose Smoked, soft woodsmoke, citrus lemon, floral blossom, apple, vanilla, touch of medicinal/phenolic peat, sweet phenols, germolene and band-aid plasters
• Taste Neutral at first, thick barley malt, gentle woodsmoke, smoking sawdust or wood chips, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, earthy, coffee.
• Finish Medium-long, sweet, caramel, fudge, woodsmoke and hints of salt/coastal influences.
• Overall An eclectic mix of soft Highland heather brush smoke or beech wood smoke which transitions into diluted Islay peat smoke and coastal influences.

Score 84/100

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