The Ardmore celebrates the distillery's unique location on the fringes of the Highlands, offering a lightly peated liquid that is sweet and uplifting. The gentle flavour fully captures the essence of this spirit's stunning Highland home. The Ardmore will appeal to experienced peated malt drinkers and newcomers, alike. The whisky is of a light golden colour and has wonderfully textured nose of heather Honey with hints of cinnamon and toffee bonbon. Very subtle hints of peat smoke. The palate is of creamy vanilla spice giving way to more overt smoky charcoal notes, especially with the addition of water. that said, the smoke doesn't dominate and is balanced by the sweet honey and spice flavours. All in all this is a full bodied whisky with silky mouth feel and a dry, tangy and lingering aftertaste.
The Ardmore distillery sits at the highest point of the Northern railway line, 600 feet above sea level. Close to the small village of Kennethmont, the proximity to the railway line allowed founder Adam Teacher to transport materials from Glasgow to this remote corner of Aberdeenshire, helping the distillery flourish. Almost unchanged from the moment he made his dream a reality, the water is still drawn from the naturally rising springs that sit on the 1,500 foot tall Knockandy Hill.