2002 Ardmore 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Adelphi #285 (700ml)

2002 Ardmore 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Adelphi #285 (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 55.8%           Age: 18 Years Old            Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 285
Date of Distilling: 2002
Date of Bottling: 2020
Matured In: a Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Un-Chillfiltered

The Ardmore Distillery was first built in 1899 by William Teacher and Sons and changed hands in 1976 when it was taken over by Allied Brewers which are now more commonly known as Allied Distillers. The current owners Fortune Brands Inc produce around 5,100,000 litres of malt whisky per year and this is a major contributor to Teacher’s Highland Cream which is very fitting as they were the original owners. The distillery is based in Kennethmont which is a beautiful village north west of Aberdeenshire south of Huntly in Scotland’s Highland region. Expect a zesty single malt whisky full of citrus fruits and a little peat smoke. A lingering mouth feel that just keeps on giving.

Adelphi exist to identify the very small number of casks that have produced the ultimate whiskies. The criteria for selection include rarity and maturity, but above all flavour. These whiskies are both rare and sought-after – these very special casks are so rare that, on average, Adelphi accepts a mere 4% that it is offered. Each single cask of whisky matures its contents very differently, imparting its own character to the whisky it holds and, as a result, there are never two Adelphi’s quite the same.

This independent bottling has been sourced from the Ardmore distillery where it was distilled in 2002. It was then placed in a single refill Bourbon Hogshead and left to mature for 18 years before it was bottled at 55.8% abv in 2020 yielding only 228 bottles.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet, peppery spice, cured meat, ash and kippers.

Palate: Savoury, brine, old leather, bbq, pepper and pine.

Finish: Earthen, green smoke and a hint of citrus.