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Ardmore 1997 21 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ardmore 1997 TAA

Ardmore

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Brand
Ardmore
Age
21 years
ABV
51.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Ardmore
Distillation Year
1997
Bottling Year
2018
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€283.58(2024-02-28)

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Recent changes at Ardmore Distillery demonstrate the complexity of whisky production chains. To reduce environmental impact from distillation residues, Ardmore introduced two new process steps that significantly altered its production model. Between 2015-2016, the distillery installed a pot ale evaporator and wastewater treatment plant. To ensure proper operation, anti-foaming agents could not be used during fermentation. The distillery aimed to produce clearer wort, but this risked foam creation in washbacks, requiring measures to eliminate it. They reduced sugar content by 0.5 tons, decreasing mash tun fill levels, which allowed foam reduction through switchers. Ardmore is equipped with a copper-topped 12-ton cast iron mash filter, 14 Douglas fir washbacks (4 large, 10 small), and 4 pairs of stills. Currently operating 23 mashes weekly over 7 days, producing 4.3 million liters of new spirit annually. Ardmore is the region's only distillery producing peated whisky using barley with phenol levels of 12-14 ppm. Their earthy Highland peat is sourced from St Fergus. They also produce unpeated Ardlair for 6-7 months annually (approximately half their output). Ardlair's fermentation time is 70 hours versus Ardmore's standard 55 hours. Ardmore supplies base whisky for Teacher's blended whisky while producing its own single malt range, including Legacy (80% peated/20% unpeated), 12-year-old, and 4-year port cask finish. In 2015, Ardmore released Tradition and Triple Wood (no age statement) exclusively through duty-free, with Triple Wood matured in bourbon, quarter, and sherry casks. 2017 saw a 20-year-old release matured in first-fill and refill bourbon casks, followed by a second batch and 30-year-old expression in 2018.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2118

Whiskyspace Notes 2118

Jun 27, 2026, 10:07:25

Ah, this one’s got a real character. First nose hits you with this smoky cereals and sootiness, like a bonfire in a grain store. Then there’s a sweet cereal bars vibe, almost like golden syrup and caramelised oatmeal melting together. The palate’s got a bit of runny honey and creme brulée sweetness, but it’s not cloying—there’s a drier edge, like overlooked whiskies I’ve had before. Some limoncello and lime pith cuts through, bright and zesty, while old herbal liqueurs and bitter herbal extracts linger. Watermelon? Yeah, weirdly refreshing undertones, like a gin and tonic sorbet on a summer day. The finish’s long and oily, with a touch of salted peanuts and mead, and that phenolic sooty note stays with you. Weirdly satisfying, like eating sweet children’s medicine with a side of pine cones. Not sure what to make of it, but it’s great.

Eva Allen

Eva Allen

May 21, 2026, 08:21:09

Right, here goes… just my tuppence worth on this dram. Nose is like stewed orchard fruits 🍎🍐 – think slightly burnt apple crumble with a dollop of custard. Getting a whiff of toffee pennies too, and a bit of worn leather armchair. Palate comes through waxy and coating. Honey’s there, but a dark, almost treacly sort. Then a prickle of baking spice – nutmeg, clove. 👌 Quite chewy, with a spoonful of marmalade bitterness on the back end. Finish lingers with oaky warmth and a whisper of old polished wood. Tiny hint of smoke, like a just-snuffed candle. Proper comforting sipper for a drizzly evening. 🌧️🥃 No bad thing at all.

Mason Knight

Mason Knight

May 12, 2026, 18:01:40

Blimey, this one's a proper treat! First off, got a lovely smoky aroma – like a bonfire on a crisp autumn night. Taste-wise, it's smooth with a bit of spice, hints of toffee and maybe some dried apple. The finish warms you right up, innit? 🥃 Quite moorish, really!

Muhammad Marshall

Muhammad Marshall

May 12, 2026, 03:11:13

Just tried a new one... first sip hits with this lovely smokey peat. Really warming, like a cozy fireplace. 😤 Then the sweet stuff comes through - vanilla and caramel? Maybe some dark chocolate too. 🍫 Fruits pop up after... apples? oranges? Hard to tell but it's nice. Finish is long and spicy, leaves a tingle. Quite the ride actually! 🔥

Samuel Davis

Samuel Davis

May 4, 2026, 02:31:02

Oh wow, right? 🥃 First sip... hmm, gettin' some kinda apple... no wait, more like baked apple with cinnamon? And there's this smoky note, but not like bonfire smoke, more like... like embers in a whisky barrel 🪵🔥 Then it kinda... shifts? Got this lovely vanilla bit comin' through, almost creamy. And a touch of dried fruit - raisins maybe? Finish is long, warm... with a slight spiciness that just... lingers. Proper nice on a cold night, innit? ✨

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