Ardmore 20 Year Old

Distilled in 1996 at Ardmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands, this peated single malt has spent two decades maturing in ex-bourbon and ex-Islay casks. Bottled at 49.3% abv, the age statement is unusually high for the distillery, which was once produced almost exclusively for use in Teacher's blended Scotch.The nose is characteristically peaty with woodsmoke and underlying citrus notes. The palate is peppery with more peat developing, and a sweet vanilla and orange influence emerging. The finish is light and honeyed with continuing peat and herbal aspects.