Product Description

A traditionally peated single malt whisky with approximately 12–14 ppm phenol levels, offering subtle woodsmoke rather than Islay’s medicinal smoke. Matured primarily in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, with some variants aged in smaller Quarter Casks for accelerated maturation.

Style/Type

Traditionally Peated Single Malt

Company/Producer

Ardmore Distillery

ABV

40%–46% depending on the expression (Legacy vs. Tradition/Port Wood)

Available Sizes

Standard bottlings including Legacy and 12-Year Port Wood

Label

Amber-golden with subtle smoky character

Market Positioning

Highland single malt with gentle smoke, balanced flavor, and creamy texture; suitable for neat consumption or use in cocktails requiring subtle peat.

Distillery Location

Highland, Scotland

Expression/Variant

Legacy, 12-Year Port Wood

Aged Period/Cask

Matured primarily in ex-bourbon barrels; some expressions use Quarter Casks; Port Wood variant aged 12 years

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Dry woodsmoke, campfire, and earthy Highland peat.

• Palate: Creamy texture with gentle smoke and subtle malt sweetness.

• Finish: Balanced and smooth with lingering peat influence.

• Balance/Complexity: Harmonious integration of smoke, malt, and oak.

Ardmore Highland Scotch Whisky price in Kolkata

FAQs

Is Ardmore a smoky whisky?

Uses Highland peat, tasting like dry woodsmoke, campfire, and earth rather than medicinal or seaweed smoke.

Is Ardmore Legacy peated or unpeated?

A blend of 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt (Ardlair), suitable for exploring smoke without being overwhelming.

Does it have an age statement?

Legacy is a No-Age-Statement (NAS) whisky; premium releases like 12-Year Port Wood carry a specific age statement.

What is Ardlair?

Ardlair is the rare unpeated spirit used to balance the smokier malts in blends.

How should I drink Ardmore?

Best neat or with a few drops of water; also suitable for cocktails requiring subtle smoky backbone.

Signature Recipes/Serves

The Ardmore Smoky Highball

• Ingredients: 60ml Ardmore Legacy, 150ml chilled soda water, lemon twist

• Method: Fill a tall glass with large ice cubes, pour whisky, top with soda, stir once. Express lemon oils over the top.

Highland Penicillin

• Ingredients: 50ml Ardmore, 20ml fresh lemon juice, 20ml honey-ginger syrup

• Method: Shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Uses Ardmore as base for integrated woodsmoke.

The Peated Old Fashioned

• Ingredients: 60ml Ardmore 12-Year Port Wood, 1 barspoon maple syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters

• Method: Stir in mixing glass with ice for 30 seconds, strain over a large ice cube. Maple syrup complements the charcoal smoke and dried fruit.

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