We're big fans of Ardmore single malt so this latest single cask release from Berry Bros gets us rather excited and should be another excellent expression. Distilled in 2012 and matured for 11 years in a sherry butt, 661 bottles have been filled and released as part of the Spring Release 2023.
Tasting Notes
Awards
Nose
The unique earthy wood smoke drifting out of the glass can only announce the arrival of Ardmore, one of the Highland’s most characterful drams. Ash, hessian, kippers and digestive biscuits mingle with great balance, with a hint of tobacco and fruit cake appearing after some time in the glass.
Palate
The palate is tremendously smoky, yet still very subtle, with notes of cedar, smoked straw, pipe tobacco and lime zest. Woodland bonfire smoke lasts long on the palate.
Finish
This is the perfect hill-walking dram – enjoy it at cask strength in gale force wind and rain.