ARDMORE 2009 Aged 15 Years ARTIST #15 The Dark Side Of The Moon

Nose : Rich and powerful. Initially, blocks of dry, herbal peat and intense smoke dominate the aromatic palette. Then, it evolves toward more cereal-driven (barley), saline, and fruity notes (orange zest, apricot). With aeration, it becomes chocolatey and spicy (clove, Cayenne pepper).

Appearance : vieil or à reflets cuivrés.

Palate : Concentrated and smooth. Less dominant but still present, the peat expresses itself with more rooty (gentian) and lactic (barley porridge) notes. Over time, the flavour profile turns tropical (ripe banana), honeyed (lavender), and floral (broom, mimosa). This evolution remains veiled in a gentle layer of smoke (burning cigar).

Overall : Serene and accomplished. Starting on medicinal notes (iodine tincture), the peat gradually fades to reveal more vegetal notes reminiscent of salt meadows. Both pastoral and mineral (slate), the retro-olfaction highlights all the power and strong personality of Ardmore’s single malt.