Ardmore 2009 / 16 Year Old / The Zodiac: Gemini / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £79.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Citric, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Ardmore's 2009 release, bottled at 50.4% for The Whisky Exchange's Zodiac series, captures the distillery's distinctive softly smoky character balanced with orchard fruit and biscuity grain. Fragrant smoke and citrus weave through apples and smouldering grass, creating a whisky that honours both the peaty and delicate sides of Highland production. Perfect for those seeking approachable peat with genuine complexity.
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Ardmore 2009 / 16 Year Old / The Zodiac: Gemini / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is a from Ardmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, citric, fresh fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Ardmore's 2009 release, bottled at 50.4% for The Whisky Exchange's Zodiac series, captures the distillery's distinctive softly smoky character balanced with orchard fruit and biscuity grain. Fragrant smoke and citrus weave through apples and smouldering grass, creating a whisky that honours both the peaty and delicate sides of Highland production. Perfect for those seeking approachable peat with genuine complexity.
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