Ardmore 2012 11 Year Old Cadenhead's Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 55.8% ABV
Ardmore 2012 11 Year Old Cadenhead's Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 is a unique single malt Scotch whisky crafted for exclusive enjoyment during the Campbeltown Malts Festival. This limited release, distilled in August 2012, has been aged for 11 years, with its final years in ex-Madeira casks since 2017, imparting intricate layers of flavor.
Specifications:
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Country of Origin: Scotland
- Region: Highland
- Distillery: Ardmore
- Bottler: Cadenhead's
- Bottling Series: Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
- Year of Bottling: 2024
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Alcohol Strength (ABV): 55.8%
- Number of Bottles Produced: 252
Aroma:
- Crisp green apples and ripe pears
- Dried apricots with sweet cinnamon
- Subtle hints of vanilla and gentle oakiness
Palate:
- Caramelized honey and spiced orange peel
- Toasted almonds and a whisper of dark chocolate
- Silky and creamy texture
Finish:
- Medium-long warmth with sweet toffee
- Echoes of nutmeg with a lingering presence
This Ardmore release is characterized by its peated Highland malt profile, enhanced by notes of pear drops, rose water, and strawberry laces, with tempting hints of earthy flavors, candy floss sweetness, and subtleties of peat smoke. Enjoy the essence of berries, reminiscent of a Manhattan cocktail, with a touch of maraschino cherries, culminating in a refined, nutmeg finish. A true festival treasure for connoisseurs and collectors alike.