Ardmore 2009 Signatory Vintage 13 Years Old

This Ardmore was distilled on October 27, 2009, and bottled after 13 years of maturation in January 2023 by Signatory Vintage for The Un-Chillfiltered Collection.

The whisky matured in second-fill bourbon barrels that previously held Islay whisky, with cask numbers 706475, 706489, and 706490. A total of 1,623 bottles were filled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and with no added coloring.

The nose reveals peat smoke, lemon, honey, and floral notes, complemented by mint, chamomile, and a slight medicinal character. The palate is smoky and spicy, with pepper, salinity, citrus, and a soft waxy texture.

The finish is spicy and slightly smoky, with lingering notes of pepper, smoke, and fresh citrus.

A distinctive Highland single malt with a smoky and slightly medicinal profile, where the Ardmore peat is beautifully complemented by the additional Islay influence of the bourbon casks used.