Ardmore 13 Years (2008/2023) - Signatory Vintage
The Ardmore 2008 from Signatory Vintage is a Highland whisky which, with its 13 years of maturation, impressively demonstrates how complex and exciting the smoky whiskies from the Ardmore distillery can be.
The panel
Mean 80.0 · spread 4
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Bottler
- Signatory Vintage
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 13 years
- Strength
- 59% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
This whisky reveals its smoky soul from the very first contact. A dense peaty flavour is combined with notes of tobacco and a fascinating iodine component reminiscent of a maritime adventure. At the same time, a sweet vanilla note resonates, giving the flavour profile a gentle balance.
Palate
In the mouth, the Ardmore 2008 unfolds with an oily, almost creamy texture. The campfire flavour is present, but not overwhelming, rather embedded in fruity-salty nuances. The fruitiness is reminiscent of juicy pears and a hint of pineapple, which blend surprisingly harmoniously with the smoky character
Finish
The finish is of medium length and leaves a pleasant smoky note, accompanied by salty and maritime tones. It feels like a cool sea breeze after a night by the campfire - a harmonious end.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Ardmore 2008 is a true pleasure seeker: smoke, fruit, and maritime notes flirt with each other here in an effortless way. For anyone craving a robust Highland whisky with character and a touch of campfire romance, this is a real winner – it makes the whisky heart smile!
Sascha
The Ardmore 2008 impresses with its clear structure and balanced interplay between smoky and fruity elements. The combination of an oily texture and maritime notes makes it a technically sophisticated Highland whisky that remains surprisingly approachable despite its strong ABV.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Ardmore as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £71 across 93 lots · 2024-08