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Ardmore - Traditional Cask

Ardmore - Traditional Cask - 46% ABV - About $40.00 US (minus tax)

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@BDeVriesReview by @BDeVries

11th Oct 2009

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Vanilla and clover shine through the maltiness and overriding bourbon of the nose, but don't make their presence known on a first sniff.

A light, soft body lets the flavors of this moderately peaty Scotch unfurl nicely. A good bit of the peat smoke is edged out by the bourbon, but there's more than enough for a highly drinkable whisky.

A spicier, more complex finish than most whiskies of its price range. Dried fruits linger longest: a curried raisin?

Not quite robust enough for after dinner. Might work well as a restorative dram.

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2 comments

@jeanluc
jeanluc commented

Nicely put. Curried raisin; not a flavour I'd considered. I've tasted this whisky and this description resonates with my memory of it.

This whisky isn't one of my personal favourites but worthy of a 6 star rating.

14 years ago 0

@AboutChoice
AboutChoice commented

I love this smoky Speyside (and major component of Teacher's) ... I keep getting brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, smoked sausage. Now accepting all orphaned bottles :-) Also, Springbank and Bowmore!

13 years ago 0

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