Ardmore 2013 Aged 7 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Cooper’s Choice #9066 (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 53%           Age: 7 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 9066
Date of Distilling: December 2013
Date of Bottling: 2021
Matured In: a single American Oak ex Bourbon Cask Finished in a Amarone Italian Red Wine Cask
Un-Chillfiltered

The Coopers Choice range of single cask whiskies from Scotland’s finest distilleries is our homage to these fine craftsmen and their important role in the Scotch Whisky industry. Owned by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company which was founded in 1992 by Brian Cook who was the export manager for the Auchentoshan and Bowmore Distilleries. Brian’s aim was to produce a range of malt whiskies from his country’s finest distilleries and make them available to independent wine and spirit importers throughout the world.  Now the Vintage Malt Whisky Company is certainly a family-run business with Andrew Crook (Brian’s Son) taking on the mantle as Managing Director. The company has now exported over 5 million bottles worldwide.

The Ardmore Distillery was first built in 1899 by William Teacher and Sons and changed hands in 1976 when it was taken over by Allied Brewers which are now more commonly known as Allied Distillers. The current owners Fortune Brands Inc produce around 5,100,000 litres of malt whisky per year and this is a major contributor to Teacher’s Highland Cream which is very fitting as they were the original owners. The distillery is based in Kennethmont which is a beautiful village north west of Aberdeenshire south of Huntly in Scotland’s Highland region. Expect a zesty single malt whisky full of citrus fruits and a little peat smoke. A lingering mouth feel that just keeps on giving.

Matured in American Oak ex Bourbon Cask then finished in a ex-Amarone Italian Red Wine Cask. Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2021 at 53% cask strength. Only 276 bottles were made available for worldwide distribution.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Plum jam, charred citrus, stemmed ginger.

Palate: Digestive biscuits, toasted barley, peanut brittle, almond meal and dark toffee.

Finish: Peppery spice, earthy smoke and subtle red berries.