Ardmore 1997/2023 - 25 Year Old - Hogshead #901286 (SMoS)
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Profile: Ardmore 1997/2023 - 25 Years - Hogshead #901286 (SMoS) at a glance
- Highland character: Ardmore is known for a distinctive Highland style that combines gentle peat smoke with malty, spicy notes.
- Long maturation: 25 years in a hogshead add depth, calm, and a balanced interplay of oak, sweetness, and smoke.
- Single cask by Elixir Distillers: This release comes from one individual cask and reflects the character of cask #901286 without blend influence.
- Uncoloured bottling: Free from added colour and bottled at 52.0% ABV, it remains true to its natural appearance and intensity.
- Collector appeal: Distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2023, this limited single cask release is especially appealing to whisky enthusiasts.
Portrait: What defines Ardmore 1997/2023 - 25 Years - Hogshead #901286 (SMoS)
This Ardmore is a whisky shaped by time. Distilled in 1997 and not bottled until 2023, it combines the distillery’s sturdy signature with the refining influence of long cask ageing. The result is a single malt that does not try to impress through force, but through depth and clarity.
Ardmore is associated with a style that leans into a lightly peated, gently spicy Highland profile. Over 25 years in a hogshead, that character becomes more layered: the smoke remains present but restrained, while oak brings structure, dryness, and a subtle sweetness. This balance is what makes the whisky so engaging – expressive, yet composed and mature.
Bottled by Elixir Distillers for The Single Malts of Scotland as a single cask release, this whisky is aimed at drinkers who appreciate authenticity. With no added colouring and a robust 52.0% ABV, it shows itself in an honest, unadorned way. For anyone seeking a Highland malt with delicate smoke and a well-aged cask influence, this is a particularly convincing release.
Tasting Notes: How Ardmore 1997/2023 - 25 Years - Hogshead #901286 (SMoS) tastes
- Aroma: Soft smoke rests over vanilla, pale oak, and a gentle, lightly sweet spice.
- Palate: Notes of fudge, oak spice, and a creamy texture unfold alongside a subtle smoky thread.
- Finish: The finish is medium to long, dry, and carried by delicate oak spice and smoke.
| Bottler: | Elixir Distillers |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2023 |
| Alcohol: | 52,00%vol. |
| Age: | 25 year old |
| Distillery: | Ardmore |
| Destillation Date: | 1997 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Elixir Distillers |
| Region: | Highlands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Elixir Distillers Ltd., Invalidenstr. 124, 10115 Berlin, Deutschland |
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