Ardmore 8 yo (2008/2017), The Cooper’s Choice – Port cask, 46%

Review #812

This single cask is bottled from a Port cask with the cask number 823. Only 420 bottles where made. Thick and peaty in the smell, with a twist of dry fruits. Vanilla in the end with a touch of cherries.

The peat is quite ashy in the taste. Thick is the keyword again – thick with a nice layer of dried fruits. Dates and figs. The fruits isn’t too sweet, which suits this whisky quite well. The finish is nice and long, and gets a bit sweeter. A sugary vanilla touch.

This just shows that if you have great new make spirit and a quality cask, 8 years is all you need! Apparently, a lovely Port cask, combined with the great Ardmore peated whisky, is a great combination. I will give this 87/100 (22/21/22/22).