Ardmore (2010) A Dream Of Scotland - Brühler Whiskyhaus
The Ardmore 2010 ‘A Dream of Scotland’, exclusively bottled by the Brühl Whisky House, is aimed at connoisseurs and explorers who appreciate whiskies with a strong character and unadulterated flavour.
The panel
Mean 73.5 · spread 3
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Ardmore
- Bottler
- Brühler Whiskyhaus
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 12 years
- Strength
- 56.2% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
A sweet note of freshly baked apple strudel rises to the nose, followed by a pleasantly musty earthiness. The sweetness is harmoniously complemented by fine vanilla and fresh citrus flavours such as lemon and lemon balm. This combination gives the Ardmore 2010 a lively yet grounded flavour.
Palate
The Ardmore 2010 is extremely multi-faceted on the palate. The first impression is humus-like and earthy, accompanied by a slightly acidic freshness. The medicinal smoke - typical of the Ardmore distillery - provides depth and a subtle touch of iodine, reminiscent of Islay whiskies. At the same time, the whisky has a sweetish component: Caramel biscuits and even a hint of smoky bacon unfold before finishing with an elegant earthiness.
Finish
The finish is medium-long and warming. A fine note of brandy remains, which lies velvety on the palate and offers a round finish.
Verdicts
Marcel
With its intriguing blend of sweet freshness and earthy smoke, the Ardmore 2010 delivers genuine drinking pleasure, even if it still feels a bit unrefined in places. A dram that will especially delight fans of savory and sweet notes paired with crispy bacon or caramelized apple – simply a lively character study from the Highlands.
Sascha
The Ardmore 2010 presents an interesting balance between sweet vanilla notes and medicinal smoke, yet its aroma profile remains slightly unbalanced and occasionally comes across as somewhat immature. Despite its complex profile, it lacks a clear structure that would better integrate the high alcohol content – a multifaceted whisky with potential for further development.
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