Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £63.75
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Smokey, Toasted
- Description
- Ardmore's 12-year-old Port Wood Finish combines initial ex-bourbon cask maturation with a port pipe finish, yielding a Highland malt at 46% ABV with orchard fruit, honey, and subtle smoke. The port influence adds warmth and dried fruit complexity without overwhelming the distillery's characteristic lightly peated baseline. A food-friendly dram for those seeking balance between fruit, sweetness, and gentle smoke.
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Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky is a from Ardmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and sweet character — fresh fruit, honey, smokey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Ardmore's 12-year-old Port Wood Finish combines initial ex-bourbon cask maturation with a port pipe finish, yielding a Highland malt at 46% ABV with orchard fruit, honey, and subtle smoke. The port influence adds warmth and dried fruit complexity without overwhelming the distillery's characteristic lightly peated baseline. A food-friendly dram for those seeking balance between fruit, sweetness, and gentle smoke.
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