The KOTQ has enjoyed 2 tastings from the Ardmore distillery
ardmore
Distillery Region Open Blends
Ardmore Highlands 1898 - Today Teacher's Highland Cream
       
Status Ownership Water Source Production
Active Beam Suntory Springs on Knockandy Hill 5,540,000 liters/year
       
@Binny's @Whisky Fix @Master of Malt @Scotch Whisky Auctions
ARDMORE yo 09Q4 - ARDMORE 11 yo [Signatory bottling at Standard Strength]
Name
Color
Nose
Body
Palate
Finish
Comments
Meeting
Bluff
Surprise! Musty. Is this peat? Smoke
Viscous
Sherry, burnt vanilla
Warm
Most outstanding: an islay speyside. Where has Adrmore been in my life?
09Q4-Lakeview December 4th, 2009
Bop
Peat, smoky, creamy
Sweet - speyside attributes are here
Sherry like
Bourbon aged speyside. Paired with mixed greens with apple, walnuts, and bleu cheese.
09Q4-Lakeview December 4th, 2009
Ville
Peat, smoke, cream
Medium
Sweet sherry
Short little bite
Great. Must buy
09Q4-Lakeview December 4th, 2009
ARDMORE yo, 2000 - Double Maturation 24Q1 - ARDMORE 22 yo, 2000 - Double Maturation [Whisky Sponge bottling at Cask Strength]
Name
Color
Nose
Body
Palate
Finish
Comments
Meeting
Bop
Dark maple syrup with streaks of orange; natural color
Sweet, mostly sherry
Black coffee, cocoa, Guiness/stout
Double maturation term is used due to two years aged in first-fill sherry casks. This term is distinctive from the term finished which generally means less than two years. This color is natural and dramatic.
24Q1-Norse March 9th, 2024