Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14929) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.3%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £87.54
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Medicinal, Toasted
- Description
- Ardmore matured for 21 years in a refill hogshead from October 1996, bottled by Hunter Laing's Old Malt Cask series in April 2018. This Highland single malt retains the distillery's earthy, peaty character without excessive wood influence.
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Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14929) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Ardmore (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 48.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, old wood, medicinal, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Ardmore matured for 21 years in a refill hogshead from October 1996, bottled by Hunter Laing's Old Malt Cask series in April 2018. This Highland single malt retains the distillery's earthy, peaty character without excessive wood influence.
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