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Ардмор 13-летней выдержки от Thompson Brothers — дымный, но при этом сливочно-фруктовый виски, который часто описывают как лёгкий и очень питкий. Дым здесь мягче и слаще, чем у островных образцов, а фруктовые и ванильные ноты уравновешивают копчёность.
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В отзывах последовательно отмечается двойственная природа этого виски: он обязан своей копчёностью торфяному Ардмору, но вторая половина купажа — неоторфованный Ардлар — добавляет тропические фрукты и сливочную текстуру. Нос описывают как дым с ферментированными и спелыми фруктами (мирабель), ванильным кремом и лёгкими солёными/береговыми нотами; во вкусе копчёность выражена ярко, но сочетается со сладкими фруктовыми и ванильными оттенками, а также с солодовым сахаром и растительными нотами. Финиш в разных отзывах видят по-разному: от сладкого дыма с шоколадным кремом, ванилью и фруктами до более короткого и горьковатого. Один отзыв прямо называет его «очень дымным» на языке, другой — более фруктовым, чем дымным, с солёным береговым оттенком.
Общий тон отзывов скорее положительный: виски называют хорошо сделанным, «опасно питким» и приятным, хотя отмечают, что он не особенно сложен и скорее «рядовой» для Ардмора. Несколько отзывов подчёркивают, что дым здесь мягче и слаще, чем у Айлы, и хорошо интегрирован с фруктами; отдельно упоминается, что это удачный «летний торфяной» вариант.
собрано 9/13 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-11-06T09:24:52Z · источник evidence
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
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Went through this bottle very quickly and had to slow down about half way through it for ample time. Reminds me of a Caol Ila but with the Ardmore creaminess and some fruity touches on the nose and palate. There is some bonfire smoke, diesel, and ashiness, but a hint of tropical fruit in the background of the nose. That hint grows on the back end of the palate. The best of both worlds. So moreish and dangerously drinkable.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/cut-the-leftover-loose/ N: Seemingly very different to the G&M bottling [up next], plenty of that down to the abv alone. Beyond that, this is a masterclass in how to present barley spirit where the oak appears as neutral a conduit as possible but has worked its magic. Few whiskies deliver this style today, though it’s become less uncommon in the last few years T: Vegetal creamy barley sugar with a light touch of peat that begs the question, did Ardnamurchan [in particular] follow Ardmore’s phenol programme? F: Idyllic peat and barley sugar qualities throughout. If I made whisky, I’d shape my ppms on this phenolic model. C: If available and the price is right, this will be my first bottle purchase of 2025 and my first Ardmore purchase in years. 87+
Light Charcoal embers, salt on the nose, pineapple and zest. Creamy mouthfeel that is more fruit forward than smokey, still getting a nice coastal note which one wouldn't expect. Medium finish turning quite bitter Was expecting a smoker dram, but the ardlair plays a big role.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
On the tongue, it's intensely smoky.
нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
Ardmore is one of those distilleries that tends to fly under the radar. I had their Port Wood a long time ago and have fond memories of it. Then there's the Legacy, of which I have a gifted bottle sitting on my shelf that I really need to pass on. But thankfully, independent bottlings come out from time to time, and they're often quite interesting. This one comes from Thompson Brothers, which alone makes it intriguing. It's 13 years old and matured in two refill barrels. One contained the peated variety, the other was unpeated Ardmore – also known as Ardlair. That makes this bottling even more interesting. And it's peated and will be available for under €70 at the end of 2025. Yes, this whisky is interesting! glen-efze.de
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| Нос | — | On the nose, lovely smoke, sweeter than Islay, with fermented fruit, ripe mirabelle plums, and the smoke. And the base is a wonderful vanilla cream. The smoke is intense, even though only half of the bottling was peaty Ardmore. |
| Вкус | — | The smoky flavor is very pronounced, but it also combines well with the sweet aromas; the smoked mirabelle plums sit atop a white mousse with real vanilla. And that would be exactly the kind of confection that urgently needs to be created. |
| Финиш | — | The aftertaste lingers with sweet smoke, chocolate cream, vanilla, and fruit. Ardmore is a peated whisky from the Highlands – and here it's presented to perfection. The smoke is different than on Islay, milder and rounder, perhaps even warmer. Yet here it's still robust and well-integrated, pairing beautifully with the fruit. This is a fantastic, well-made whisky. |
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Official tasting notes: For our 8th bottling from this oft-overlooked Highland distillery, we decided to mix things up a bit and marry together two distinct casks. To create this unique expression, we took a cask of Ardmore 2009 that we have been sitting on since August 2021, and blended it, almost 50/50, with a cask of Ardlair 2010 that we received almost exactly two years ago. For the uninitiated, Ardlair is the unpeated variant of Ardmore, typically reserved for blending but occasionally stepping into the spotlight via independent bottlers. This multi-vintage ensemble, carefully diluted to 48.5% ABV, is a symphony of flavours. The union of peated and unpeated styles didn’t mellow Ardmore’s signature smoky riffs; instead, the Ardlair’s presence amplifies tropical fruit notes, creating a harmonious and polyphonic expression. Nose: Coal bunker, charred mango, BBQ gristle, distant bacon, dates, coriander, melon skin with white grapes and lemongrass, water brings out lilac and eucalyptus Palate: Yellow tropical fruits, Bundaberg, quite oily and buttery, chillies, tobacco, gooseberries coated with bitumen, dry white wine Finish: Concentrated finish with ripe stone fruits, ointments and lapsang souchong
Ardmore 13 year old 2009, refill barrel, Thompson Bros, 50%. 30ml sample from Chameleon Whisky, Feb 2025. Very pale yellow. Aroma is seared lemongrass and damp card or sawdust. Lesser notes of green banana and Autumn leaves, sage oil. All set against spent bbq briquettes. Body is watery+. Taste is subtle lemon citrus and rock salt set against a biscuity oak backbone leading into a breathy smoke. The lemon citrus together with the bitter tannins could be perceived as grapefruit, so I’ll throw that note in too but this isn’t a particularly complex dram that needs a lot of unpicking. Nothing flashy but I really like Ardmore for its easy-going, simplistic but pleasant profile and its reliability. This is a good run-of-the-mill Ardmore. 3.6/86
A very sweet and fruity Ardmore with the peat well present but not as earthy as usual. This makes for a very unlikely but also very good peated summer dram.
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