Ardmore – Mossburn No.25 Single Malt 2008 10 year old Whisky

No coastal influence here, but plenty of peat! Ardmore Distillery is in the Eastern Highlands and stands out because most of its spirit is made from peated barley fermented in fourteen wooden washbacks.

On the nose there is an initial smokiness from the phenols in the barley, reinforced by being aged in re-used Islay barrels. This lifts the woodsmoke elements which are then balanced out with some light vanilla and apple notes. More smoky flavours and sweeter touches are evident on the palate with a light hint of cloves and peaty cinnamon in the finish.