Name: Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Brand: Ardmore
Price: 130.94 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is characterised by Smokey, Old Wood, Tobacco notes. Distilled at Ardmore in 1997 and matured for just over two decades in a refill American hogshead, this Highland single malt was independently bottled by Gordon & MacPhail at 58.3% ABV with 248 bottles released.

Question 2

Is Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is not particularly sweet (0/100). It leans dry and savoury.

Question 4

Is Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (58.3%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) costs £130.94 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 58.3% ABV, Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)?

Accepted Answer

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) similar to Kilbeggan 21 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) and Kilbeggan 21 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Kilbeggan 21 Year Old costs £84.78 vs £130.94 for Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail).

Question 11

Is Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) similar to Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) and Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter share a similar flavour profile (Smokey) and are in a similar price range. Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter costs £88.05 vs £130.94 for Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail).

Question 12

How does Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) compare to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 (batch 19/021) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is bold and smoky, while Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is known for Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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