Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12984) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £116.76
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal
- Description
- This Highland single malt from Ardmore was distilled in 1995 and aged 21 years in refill oak before Douglas Laing bottled it as a single cask release. Peaty and robust, it carries the distillery's characteristic oily body and warming spice alongside wood smoke.
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Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12984) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Ardmore (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, leathery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This Highland single malt from Ardmore was distilled in 1995 and aged 21 years in refill oak before Douglas Laing bottled it as a single cask release. Peaty and robust, it carries the distillery's characteristic oily body and warming spice alongside wood smoke.
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