Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £48.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Ardmore's unpeated Highland single malt, distilled in September 2009 and matured 14 years in a refill cask, preserves the distillery's orchard fruit and subtle spice character while adding soft oak complexity. Refill wood contact keeps the focus on spirit quality rather than cask dominance, delivering clean fruit notes with gentle vanilla and wood spice. At 57% ABV, the higher alcohol provides warming texture and grip without harshness. Ideal for Highland whisky drinkers seeking maturity and proof without excessive sherry or peat influence.
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Ardlair 14 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 14-year-old single malt from Ardmore (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 57% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Ardmore's unpeated Highland single malt, distilled in September 2009 and matured 14 years in a refill cask, preserves the distillery's orchard fruit and subtle spice character while adding soft oak complexity. Refill wood contact keeps the focus on spirit quality rather than cask dominance, delivering clean fruit notes with gentle vanilla and wood spice. At 57% ABV, the higher alcohol provides warming texture and grip without harshness. Ideal for Highland whisky drinkers seeking maturity and proof without excessive sherry or peat influence.
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