Ardmore 15 Year Old 2010 Barrel #804044

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Ardmore is a Highland single malt with a distinctive character that marries peaty and spicy elements. This 15-year-old bottling from Scout Drinks, drawn from cask #804044, showcases the distillery at its most compelling: a clean, punchy profile rich with coastal notes and iodine, suggesting possible ex-Laphroaig cask influence. The nose opens with spicy and minty characteristics, cedarwood and peat, accompanied by seaweed, citrus peels, and a sharp horseradish edge. On the palate, it becomes fuller and smokier, revealing green apples, lime, herbs, and pleasant peach notes. Walnuts and ginger add complexity, while toasted mocha lingers in the background. The finish is long and peaty, with peppery warmth and smoked grapefruit lingering. This is a clean and expressive Ardmore, though still youthful and tight. Perfect for enthusiasts of coastal, mineral-driven single malts that embrace intensity.

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