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Tasted at the Whisky Live. Bacon runs the show!! The kind of Ardmore i'm dying for. Simply georgous
... FANTASTIC, I honor the creators of this bottling ... impressed with bright fruits on the nose then roses, burning candles and cold fire ash. The mouthfeel is silky with intense peat, baked pears, with vanilla sauce in the puff pastry that transitions into bacon, olives with buttered baguette. Then finally ending in salted peanuts and sweet peat. I love it. THANKS
нос 92 · вкус 95 · финиш 91
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
I like it a lot. Big fan of good Ardmore whisky.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
88 |
Wet cardboard, apple, lemon, honey, floral, light smoke |
| Вкус |
89 |
Creamy mouthfeel, peat & smoke, Ardmore funkiness, mineral notes, salty, ashy, but also fruit and honey |
| Финиш |
88 |
Lingering ash and salt, initially sweet, but ending with a drying saltiness |
Nose-89; Taste-89; Finish-89.
Nice smoke on the finish. Eel smoking cabinet, condensing smoke. Very balanced, alcohol included. Soft.Autumnal burnt leaves, oak and linden. Honey. Perfect smoke. Leather. Sweet smoke, sherry, smoke still clearly noticeable. Stays nice and long. Very pleasing. Bubbly. Smoke getting fainter. Licorice. Yummy. Surprisingly soft. No extremes. Very pleasing, lacking a bit of power. Rather not complex, except on the nose. (Christmas Tasting 2023, The Whisky Five)
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Ash, iodine, citrus, olives, pepper, quite oily, camphor, honey, apricot, great balance, really enjoyable
Smoke, white and orange fruits, on orange peel, salt clinging to a flower stem, subtle! Smoky nose, orchard fruits, vanilla, honey, sap, anise Smooth mouthfeel, smoky ash, salt, honey and stewed yellow fruits The finish is ash-like, salty, with sweet orchard fruits, peaches, and apricot pulp; floral notes with juicy sap, a touch of menthol, and a relative freshness.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
A beautifully ripe and beautifully balanced Ardmore, a real palate pleaser.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
90 |
nice sweetness paired with a subtle smoky note (extinguished cold campfire); candied fruits (difficult to unravel); ripe apples; apricots; also a few berries; slightly salty impressions; a little beeswax; fine oak spice - beautifully ripe and elegantly balanced |
| Вкус |
90 |
great silky-soft, full-bodied mouthfeel; everything is wonderfully in harmony again; Nice alternation of sweetness and spice; ripe sweet apples; some apricots; beautiful tingling peppery spice is on the tongue the whole time; Oak shows itself; nice smoky note |
| Финиш |
89 |
sparkling sweet and spicy; some white pepper; bright sweet fruits; oak spice; delicate smoke |
An almost usual delicious Ardmore with these key data. It may not be able to keep up with some of the GM bottlings I have tasted, but it is still of a high standard.
88,5
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
aroma: toffee, beautiful complex fruitiness, orange peel, pears, vanilla pudding, fresh herbs, earthiness, a bit of industrial atmosphere, some grease taste: oak, nuts, pepper, licorice, melon, apricots, berries, grapefruit, delicate peat, herbal and medical long finish, woodiness, earthiness, nuts, herbs, mint, still a bit of medicine and industrial atmosphere
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Ugh... at first it was kind of weird, but then it was really good. I'm looking forward to a retasting. In any case, I can imagine that the downtime with a little air is still good.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
89 |
Low volatility, rotten, slightly peaty, mold, Brazil nuts, but also crisp, fresh, fruity, pomelo, lemon jelly candies, milk chocolate, fresh herbs, chamomile, sage, herbal throat tablets. |
| Вкус |
90 |
Traces of smoke, sweet, creamy, nuts and dried fruit, light, although slightly tart aftertaste, gooseberries, vegetation, a bit medical, Septolete tablets, mint, eucalyptus, anise, fennel. |
| Финиш |
91 |
Quite long, menthol cigarette smoke, sage, here already clearly medical, minty, intense, fresh mint leaves, sage, herbal infusion, nettle, Amol, anise, coltsfoot, a bit of dandelion bitterness, |
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Makes you want (Ard)more!
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
89 |
Tart fruits (apricots, plums), wet autumn leaves, lemon curd cookies by the open fireplace, which glows with dry beech logs, because only with a lot of imagination can there be a hint of smoke. Very delicate, but opens up very nicely after a while. |
| Вкус |
91 |
More mineral-smoky than on the nose, but waxy-oily with an underlying, very subtle fruitiness. I feel somewhat reminded of old Rhosdhus. Fantastic mouthfeel! |
| Финиш |
89 |
Great finish with a balance that can only be described as umami: honeyed fruit pieces drip off a spicy rye bread, salty ham notes are enriched by bittersweet tree sap. |
nice Highlander from the smokehouse. goes towards smoked eel (you have to like it) or fatty/greasy wood smoke, waxy. light fruity. tannins/spice slightly musty or wet forest floor. (vegetable?) Not a high flyer for me, but an absolutely harmonious old, delicious whisky. very well balanced.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Drinking Date:23/6/2025
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
The nose is very complex, with light peat, but a nice smoke, ethereal, iodized, with a hint of charcoal. It's very balanced, with creamy, almost candied fruits, marzipan, forest honey and nuts. On the palate, quinces, apricots, cooked apples, it's almost compote, with a generous pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. A touch of pepper too. Very well done finish, long, rocky, nutty, the peat coming back, a little ashy, an ounce of soot and earth, some white fruits, discreet vanilla, a certain minerality. Breadcrumbs. Truly exceptionally successful, this Ardmore, very impressive. The nose is superb, the finish fantastic, the palate however seemed a little easy to me, it's a little too much what was expected. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/11/ardmore-25-yo-single-malts-of-scotland.html
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 91
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
90 |
Slightly chlorine and iodine. Maritime influences, plus chocolate, red berries, mint and pear. Wonderfully balanced. Then grassier again. Fruit goes towards apple, raspberry and cherry. |
| Вкус |
92 |
Light embers, extreme OBF, apple, berries and pear. In addition, maritime notes with iodine notes. |
| Финиш |
90 |
Embers grow stronger. Light oak notes. Finish is not particularly intense, but lingers for a long time. Again surrounded by a beautiful dustiness. Apple, light chocolate and European oak remain. |
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
90 |
Oily, saline and floral. Freshly washed cottons drying in coastal winds. Lemon balm, ozone, ink, nutmeg, black olives, smoked salmon and an oiliness reminiscent of a softly vegetal rhum agricole. Subtle lemon and white pepper, distant pears and a crumb of vanilla shortbread. |
| Вкус |
91 |
Not too complex, but fantastic taste reception, perfect alcohol integration. Starts off with some soft sweet peaches, ink and smoked kippers before a dusty cloud of wood smoke emerges alongside perfect lemon, creating an intense dry, smoky/sour evolution midway palate. |
| Финиш |
91 |
More peaches and sweet melon, pear drops make for the initial subtle fruity afterglow. Later ink, coriander, chalk and charcoal smoke show, backed by a light lime acidity. |
The nose is the epitome of older Ardmore, but the palate, while still delicious, can't keep up entirely.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
The style is reminiscent of modern Bowmore releases. I would have thought so blindly. Develops and changes perfectly in the air! Complex and multi-layered whisky! The glass can easily be swirled for 1.5 hours. Doesn't ask for water. Difficulty of note breakdown: 9/10 23 22 22 22
A cracking whisky at comfortable strength, with just the tiny touch of peat, sherry-soaked fruits, and mineral depth. Not overly complex, but damn tasty and engaging. Chasing that mysterious citrus (kumquat?) turned this dram into a proper adventure
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
91 |
Bold and rich, with a clear but very delicate sherry cask influence. A slight tartness opens into a vibrant fruit medley: apricot, red apple, lemon zest, kumquat, and maybe a whisper of dogwood (though I’m not betting on it). Floral honey and faint floral hints bring a soft touch. It’s fresh yet dense, with ghostly peaty wisps adding a subtle smoky intrigue. |
| Вкус |
90 |
The fruits carry over, apricot and that elusive kumquat (or some odd citrus that’s got fixed in my mind). Then it shifts to minerality: a pinch of salt, a dash of ash, and a wisp of smoke weave in depth. Sweet tropical fruits linger, but the peat stays light, keeping everything in perfect harmony. |
| Финиш |
90 |
A blend of the nose and palate’s still here, though a bit softer. Oak plays a supporting role, letting sweetness fade into floral notes, spicy herbs, and a light clear ashy note with a wee touch of iodine. It’s smooth but leaves a lingering character. UPD: After i got back to it after sometime I can say it is 90+. |
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Aroma - light earthy peat, lightly nutty, sweet yellow pear, lemon candy, light mint, and green herbs - 90. Taste - sweet, waxy vanilla cream, very light vegetal smoke, lemon cookies, overripe pear and apricot, mint, menthol, and other aromatic herbs - 89. Finish - very long, vegetal, fruity, honey with a mix of different herbs - 90. Very complex, fruity, herby dram with nice nuances
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
89 |
very delicate smoke with pleasant sweetness, vanilla with notes of orchard fruit - apples, pears, yellow plums, herbal-floral character with a mineral addition, acacia flower, refreshing - mint aloe aroma in the background, lime, salt, interesting but delicate, too little intense |
| Вкус |
89 |
much more smoke/peat, on the nose an imperceptible pepperiness makes itself known, with each sip more interesting, more pleasant, noticeable fruits as in the aroma, mostly coincides with what is on the nose, chocolate, oak |
| Финиш |
90 |
long, pleasantly warming, dry with a large dose of dark chocolate, plus tobacco, oak, dry cocoa |
Very delicious, sweet and smooth to drink, with a delicate spicy claw. Lots of honey, yellow fruit (apples, peach, apricots), but also delicate grilled smoke, a mineral accent, with an atmosphere that rises from a car repair shop and iodine notes. Despite the low alcohol content, this is a whisky with character.
Like all the "Marriage of Casks" bottlings, this is an excellent vatting. I'm just missing the tropical / exotic fruit notes that ripe Ardmore can at times display. This one is more on the savory / spiced / leathery / autumnal axis. For the same original issue price, and from the same series, I prefer the Bunnahabhain 27 y.o. (WB119187) over this one by a comfortable margin – and the 25 y.o. from Speyside Distillery (WB218344) by a hair's breadth.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
89 |
Time-worn leather, vegetal compost / fallen leaves, forest floor / mushrooms, petrichor, wood embers, cigar ashes, cinnamon, nutmeg, fruit jelly and perhaps a dash of freshly squeezed orange juice and/or Angostura. Very inviting, almost comforting, if perhaps a bit single-minded. A true armchair whisky. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Smoky-spicy, with good depth. Camphor, eucalyptus, leather, citrus, oak spice, and thyme honey. When it goes down, it morphs into a salty-savory, almost musky impression I often get from older Bunnahabhains. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Salted licorice, musk, black tea, ashes, grapefruit. |
Color: Copper Character / Style: Mild & Fruity, slightly smoky Tasting: 2023-12-01 Price: 219.90€
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
90 |
Oak, malt beer (malt), heather, almonds, dark fruits, berries, peat smoke |
| Вкус |
90 |
oak, dark fruits, berries, cherry, peat smoke |
| Финиш |
86 |
oak, peat smoke |
88,00
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
89 |
Nose: Delicate salty smoke, mineral, salty sea air, slightly stale wet hay, yeast dough, vanilla cream, toffee, broken by sweet fruits, peaches, sweet red apples, sour and sweet citrus, lime juice. Interestingly, it smells a bit like those "French" Agricoile rums. After a while, it smells intensely of freshly squeezed orange juice. 89.00 You have to give it a lot of time to open up. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Palate: Ash and smoke at the beginning, vanilla cream, spices, pepper, ginger, herbs from the home herbarium, tart wood, nuts, anise, licorice, tart fruits, apricot peel, grapefruit. 88.00 |
| Финиш |
87 |
Finish: Medium long, very tart and dry, tart fruits and citrus, licorice, delicate smoke and cake in the background, tart apples. Herbal. 87.50 |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
A good lemony Ardmore with a delicate peat.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
87 |
Beautiful peat, with a little sherry, pepper, and a little pineapple. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Good light peat, with leather, pineapple, dust. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Long finish with dusty, lemony peat. |