Ardmore 1999/2026 - 26 Year Old - 1st Fill Sherry Cask #20601401 - G&M CC CS
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Profile: Ardmore 1999/2026 - 26 Years - 1st Fill Sherry Cask #20601401 - G&M CC CS at a glance
- Highland character: Ardmore is known for a distinctive single malt from the Scottish Highlands with a clear smoky edge.
- Sherry cask maturation: 26 years in a first fill sherry cask bring depth, spice, and notes of dark fruit.
- Unadorned presentation: Bottled at 56.20% vol. and without colouring, it shows an authentic and powerful character.
- Gordon & MacPhail: This Connoisseurs Choice release combines cask expertise with a clearly defined distillery profile.
- Limited enjoyment: As a single cask bottling, this edition carries a distinctive rarity and individual personality.
Portrait: What defines the Ardmore 1999/2026 - 26 Years - 1st Fill Sherry Cask #20601401 - G&M CC CS
This Ardmore brings together the distillery’s classic Highland style and the shaping influence of a first fill sherry cask. Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2026, the single malt spent many years developing depth, balance, and structure. The result is a whisky that does not need to be loud to make an impression: smoke, maturity, and cask influence come together in a very natural way.
Gordon & MacPhail has long been known for nurturing characterful spirit with patience and a keen eye for the right cask. In this Ardmore, that expertise shows in a layered combination of spicy oak, dark fruit, and a pleasant smoky note. The cask strength adds tension to the glass without hiding the elegance that comes from long maturation.
For anyone looking for a Highland single malt with substance and definition, this is a particularly distinctive bottling. Unchill-filtered and without added colour, it is presented as intended: clear in expression, powerful on the palate, and lingering with a mature finish.
Tasting Notes: How the Ardmore 1999/2026 - 26 Years - 1st Fill Sherry Cask #20601401 - G&M CC CS tastes
- Aroma: Apple peel, dark berries, and a hint of orange zest meet smoke, toasted oak, and a delicate spice.
- Palate: Raisins, almonds, and dried fruit unfold on the palate, supported by assertive smoke and a dense, oily texture.
- Finish: The finish is long, spicy, and gently drying, with lingering embers, wood spice, and a trace of dark fruit.
| Bottler: | Gordon & MacPhail |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 56,20%vol. |
| Age: | 26 year old |
| Distillery: | Ardmore |
| Destillation Date: | 1999 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Gordon & MacPhail |
| Region: | Highlands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Gordon & MacPhail , 92110 Clichy, France |
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