Berry Bros & Rudd 2012 Ardmore Cask No. 9 11 Year Old 59.6% vs Old Pulteney 15 Year Old
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £74.99 | £74.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Ardmore Distillery | Old Pulteney |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
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Berry Bros & Rudd 2012 Ardmore Cask No. 9 11 Year Old 59.6%
The unique earthy wood smoke drifting out of the glass can only announce the arrival of Ardmore, one of the Highland’s most characterful drams. Ash, hessian, kippers and digestive biscuits mingle with great balance, with a hint of tobacco and fruit cake appearing after some time in the glass. The palate s tremendously smoky, yet still very subtle, with notes of cedar, smoked straw, pipe tobacco and lime zest. Woodland bonfire smoke lasts long on the palate. This is the perfect hill-walking dram – enjoy it at cask strength in gale force wind and rain.
Old Pulteney 15 Year Old
Old Pulteney 15 Year Old is a perfectly balanced Highland single malt, matured for fifteen years to marry richness and refinement. This whisky reflects the dual nature of its coastal home, combining indulgent, warming flavours with lighter, refreshing maritime notes that define The Maritime Malt. Initially aged in second-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, it develops rich, dark spices before a finishing period in first-fill Spanish oak casks enhances chocolate, dried fruit and subtle sweetness. Distilled and matured by the sea on the Caithness coast, it absorbs the brisk, salty air year after year, giving this expression its distinctive coastal character. In the glass, Old Pulteney 15 Year Old is a rich amber colour. The nose is intense yet balanced, bursting with dried fruit, ripe apples, citrus, honey and creamy vanilla, with subtle chocolate and floral undertones. On the palate, fragrant spices and Christmas cake mingle with layers of chocolate and dark toffee, while a hint of sea air lingers on the long, elegant finish. Award-winning and widely praised, Old Pulteney 15 Year Old has received Double Gold at the 2023 International Spirits Challenge, Gold at the 2022 IWSC with 95 points, and Silver at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This expression is ideal for those seeking a sophisticated, balanced single malt that highlights the unique influence of the Highland coast.
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