Ardmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 2884) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.9%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £398.71
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit
- Description
- A Highland single malt distilled in 1987 and aged for 30 years in a refill American hogshead before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it in 2018 for the Connoisseurs Choice range. Only 133 bottles were released, capturing Ardmore's characteristic smoky complexity after three decades of subtle oak influence.
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Ardmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 2884) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 30-year-old single malt from Ardmore (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 56.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, old wood, leathery, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A Highland single malt distilled in 1987 and aged for 30 years in a refill American hogshead before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it in 2018 for the Connoisseurs Choice range. Only 133 bottles were released, capturing Ardmore's characteristic smoky complexity after three decades of subtle oak influence.
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