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Ardmore

WB 84.5 101 оценок 46.0 %vol 12 лет 700

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Ardmore 12 Port Wood Finish в большинстве отзывов описывают как доступный виски с лёгким торфяным дымом и сладостью портвейна, фруктовыми нотами и ванилью, но часть дегустаторов отмечает простоту, короткий финиш, горечь и дисбаланс.
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В отзывах Ardmore 12 Port Wood Finish чаще всего предстаёт как удачное сочетание лёгкого торфяного дыма и сладости портвейна: упоминаются ягоды, вишня, изюм, клубника, ваниль, шоколад и специи. Неоднократно подчёркивается хорошее соотношение цены и качества и пригодность как повседневного драмма или вводного солода для новичков. Дым описывают как мягкий, сдержанный и хорошо интегрированный, хотя часть отзывов считает его слишком пепельным или недостаточно интегрированным, а некоторые хотели бы больше торфа и дыма. Отдельно отмечается, что это скорее «финиш», чем полноценная выдержка, и что характер дистиллерии полностью не исчезает. Вместе с тем мнения расходятся и включают заметную долю критики: указывают на короткий или средний финиш, недостаток глубины и сложности, «тонкость» для 12 лет, монотонность, плоскость или «размытость» вкуса, излишнюю сладость, горьковатую древесность, терпкость и вяжущий оттенок. Есть упоминания пепла, металлических, химических, промышленных и серных ноток ближе к финишу, ощущения искусственной сладости и диссонанса травянистых нот с фруктовыми. Звучат и прямо отрицательные или сдержанные мнения: разочарование во вкусе после приемлемого носа, ощущение массовости, а также сравнения, где виски уступает другим по винной составляющей или по торфу; одно резко отрицательное мнение — низкая оценка при характеристике «на удивление сносно».

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alapertti Member Junior 84 25 dec 2024 10:30 am
Medium-bodied/light. Sweet nose. The taste improves dramtically after half a bottle, the smokiness also increases. A bit short finish, but the sweetness remains on the tongue. A very good and pleasant option, especially in winter!
Malthead_GER Expert Senior 84 31 jan 2025 11:04 pm
Tasting: 2025-01-31 Price: 36.99 € Character / Style: Fruity & Sherry, Spicy and Woody, Slightly Smoky
Koloman Expert Senior 83 12 dec 2015 7:04 pm
Finally an Ardmore with age - the jewel in the current Ardmore range!

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

Max Power Expert Junior 87 25 feb 2016 6:16 am

нос 90 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Wolv Expert Senior 86 30 jun 2016 9:11 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

pianoman Connoisseur 86 02 jul 2016 3:13 pm
mullos Expert Senior 89 13 oct 2016 10:00 am
Let rest at least ten minutes: sweet warm peat, raspberry, nuts and of course the port are dominating the nose. On the taste oily, different sugars and the port wine. Bittersweet medium spicy finish. A very sweet, for real port finish lovers, dram.

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 86

dRambo Connoisseur 78 31 oct 2016 9:50 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 74

JacobaEd Connoisseur 86 13 nov 2016 9:05 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 84

Pollenflug Expert Senior 86 07 dec 2016 8:21 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Xaver Connoisseur — 13 jan 2017 8:47 pm
Was a birthday present. And what can I say ... delicious, tasty, good!
spigray Connoisseur 82 23 dec 2017 7:00 pm
whereas the nose was quite ok, the palate disappointed me. I´ll come back to this one in a few days, maybe today is a bad palate day. I will edit this review if something will change. 82/100
Captain.Islay Expert Senior 84 19 jul 2019 10:35 pm
Dry, tart, some smoke and port with spices. You have to like bitterness, then it is ok as Dayli Dram, has some complexity and a noticeable influence of the port
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Нос84New wood, a bit soapy, freshly mown grass, some cold ashes, dried orange, hints of raspberry and anise
Вкус84Ginger, caraway, a little vanilla, orange peel, bergamot, almond
Финиш83Short-medium, quite dry, camp fire smoke, bitter chocolate
OlekDegustuje Member Senior 80 06 sep 2020 6:17 pm
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Нос82Cherries, strawberries, raisins, peat smoke, caramel, honey, dried figs and cranberries
Вкус80Moderately arranged alcohol, earth, peat definitely more than in the aroma, then dried fruit but there are really a lot of them, spices for mulled wine, brown sugar, a little too sweet, although the combination of a bit of smoke with the Porto barrel is pleasant and hits to my tastes
Финиш78Between short and medium, fruity ash
aboutWhisky Expert Junior 77 12 feb 2022 12:35 pm
Due to the additional maturation in former port wine barrels, the supposedly young whisky becomes a little softer and more mature, without the distillery character disappearing completely. While it can be assumed that the best ex-bourbon casks in the warehouse were not used for this bottling, the subsequent finish in the port wine casks brings an interesting combination of the light peat smoke and the sweetness of the port wine. https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/ardmore-12-years-port-wood-finish/
JoshNRW Connoisseur 86 18 dec 2022 10:06 pm
Solid and good beginner's whisky to get to know a reasonable port finish. I don't like young whisky with a finish and when it's port then I'm not really motivated to try it. But this one surprised me in a positive way. Maybe that's because I had a bottling from 2015 and at that time probably not quite so shamelessly weak whiskys were covered with a fat finish. A spicy Ardmore with a successful finish.
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Нос8786.5 The nose is surprisingly good and clean. Earthy aromas and the port is also represented with fruity notes such as strawberries and currants. In addition, subtle peat smoke aromas. With the creamy oily texture, a good representative that still shows the distillery character and already offers something for 12 years and 46 percent.
Вкус85Here again strawberries, but also a lot of wood and that is already a bit too bitter in the middle part. In addition, earthy smoke aromas in the background.
Финиш85The mouthfeel is oily and of the spicy kind. The finish is short but not fleeting.
Montezuma Expert Senior 75 09 jul 2023 7:59 pm
Delicate, balanced, it doesn't even look like it has 46%, but in terms of wine it loses to Inchmurrin Madeira and in peat it loses to a Bowmore 10, for example. Maybe it's the 12 years, which decays the phenols, maybe it's an oxidized sample, but I created expectations due to the good placement here at Whiskybase and the aggressive price here in Banânia.
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Нос73Spicy without aggression, vinous with red fruits, paprika, vanilla, caramel; the earthy and mossy peat appears in the second layer and, interestingly, when passing on the skin. With water opened the vanilla a little, in addition to balsamic vinegar.
Вкус75Although present, alcohol does not bother; vanilla sweetness; the wine is consolidated in red fruits and the peat appears very subtle, supporting. I expected more peat but this is private. With water, the vanilla opens up and the wine is in the second layer, but the peat is a fleeting smoky trace.
Финиш78Medium and astringent, with vanilla and smooth wine.
Archer Connoisseur 84 26 apr 2024 5:27 pm
Quite a nice Highlands smoker. For 12 years old I would have expected a longer finish and more depth on the palate.
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Нос84Lovely musty wood notes, it seems as if the wood has been soaked with port wine. Specky smoke, leather, grated nutmeg, pepper, dried herbs.
Вкус84It starts with sweet blackberries and cherries, slightly smoky with a subtle hint of smoked bacon. Dried herbs, cocoa powder, cold coffee. A slight woody mustiness also appears on the tongue after a while.
Финиш83Short finish, dry, bacony-smoky, dried herbs, maybe a few plums and raisins.
Marko_I Connoisseur — 19 mar 2016 10:33 pm
So for 12J / smoke / port / 46% are the 45-50 € fair, for the taste the price is OK. And the taste for 12J / smoke / port / 46% too ... so good buy, recommended, blabla ... but I would personally have hoped for more, too thin? ... no idea, probably because of me. Actually nothing to moan, but ... forget it.
rottendon Connoisseur 86 03 apr 2016 1:39 pm
Price / performance killer. Amazingly complex in the nose for his age and otherwise just delicious and tasty.
elzAberino Member Senior 85 05 nov 2016 11:11 pm
Great and tasty standard malt with good PLV, may be included in the whisky collection!
maltdude Member Senior 92 08 feb 2017 8:05 pm
I love this bottle so much. One of my very favorites. Exactly what I am looking for.
Seb.Whisky Expert Senior 83 16 jul 2018 11:15 am
For this price category it is a good daily dram that combines peat and fruity, it could please more people who are not attracted by too much peat and for which a light whisky has the favors. A whisky to enjoy the last days of summer. www.passionduwhisky.com
Stef89 Expert Junior 85 07 sep 2018 6:43 pm
Great bottle for the price. A bit too cute maybe. The port is not very superficial but can be seen. The smoke is actually minimal. The oak has given off nice aromas.
EnjoyLife89 Expert Senior 92 05 mar 2019 9:19 pm
Delicious. I think the relationship between smoke and fruit is wonderfully balanced. Next time I would add a few drops of water to find out what is more apparent then. Great whisky!
PuddingmitHaut Expert Senior — 30 mar 2019 9:25 am
At the beginning I was taken by surprise by the sweetness, I had not expected that, but he tore it with time and his finish.
Quercus Expert Senior 85 22 feb 2020 5:07 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 83

larswehmeier Connoisseur 84 02 may 2020 2:57 pm
Nice combination of maritime smoke aromas and fruity notes of port wine. Great price / performance ratio.
SteveGo Expert Senior 87 17 aug 2020 10:02 pm
Great, fruity, summery port bomb with top PLV.

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

sirfreibier Member Junior 88 11 sep 2021 10:33 pm
Best Bang for the buck. Nice complex nose, herbal with hints of mint. Also sweet vanilla notes and some caramel. Very subtile smoke. Strawberry marmalade. Oily on the palate, nice and round keeps up to the nose. Little dryness. Alcohol is very well integrated. Finish is medium long, moderate wood.Caramelized Strawberry again. Very nice!
Cask1988 Connoisseur — 10 oct 2021 2:00 pm
What a delight! Ardmore combined with sherry casks is a perfect couple but this one proves that Port casks also can deliver.
SCHREDDER Connoisseur 86 03 nov 2022 12:10 am

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

riven1824 Expert Senior 82 30 may 2023 3:42 pm

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

dercaptain Connoisseur 82 30 dec 2024 7:04 pm
MLE Connoisseur 83 09 jun 2026 2:52 am

нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 81

RedRightHands Expert Senior 82 23 sep 2026 3:27 pm
Whisky tasting on 2025 11 29 82+
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Нос83Sherry-like scent, some yeasty notes.
Вкус83Low-medium level of tannins, sherry note, bit sour, yeasty note.
Финиш81Short- to medium-long finish, some sourness, the finish fades too quickly.
KayMeertens Connoisseur 86 20 nov 2015 10:17 pm
This combination works very well in my opinion.
Ciro Connoisseur 85 26 feb 2016 8:56 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Hobbit Expert Senior — 04 mar 2016 12:49 pm
Sweet and pleasant complexity but not overwhelming, one notices that it is "only" a finish, otherwise a very successful malt with a round smoky note
Era68 Member Senior — 23 dec 2016 4:45 pm
Price-performance-technically probably at the very top with it! Highly Recommended
HunterRomario Expert Senior 88 19 jan 2017 6:04 pm
Thank you, Josh, that he broke his mouth and gave me a sample too. Very nice whisky, perfectly matched smell with taste, 46% already nice, pleased.
eppelheimer Member Senior 83 14 feb 2017 11:14 pm
Nose: Very pleasantly smoky and sweet, and the port is immediately there. Taste: sweet, slightly smoky, very pleasant fruity Finish: sweet and slightly smoky, medium in length Comment: harmonious whisky - the taste keeps what the nose promises. Good PLV.
Ra_Di Expert Senior 85 16 dec 2017 5:59 pm

нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Stef89 Expert Junior 85 16 may 2018 3:09 pm
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Totoro Connoisseur 83 26 sep 2018 9:45 pm
Similar in character to Talisker Port Ruighe as both the port influence and the phenol levels are concerned. The Ardmore smoke is less coastal / salty and more herbal / earthy, though. A sweet and winey nose. Some creamy vanilla and a hefty helping of fruity esters combine to create an impression of raspberries and strawberries in yoghurt. Behind (or on top, or to the side of, depending on your favorite locational metaphor) that there are damp autumnal forest floors, smoked cheese (Scamorza, anyone?), some serious umami (soy sauce, Marmite) and bonfire embers. With time, a leathery, nutty sensation comes up as well, almost as in a sherry-matured whisky. Nice nose altogether! In the mouth, the sense of fruit yoghurt continues. Taste is sweet all the way though, even when the sweetness is joined by some peppery oak in the finish. Speaking of the finish, it's... let's say "extended" rather than long. This is due primarily to the peated malt; I don't find that the casks do a lot of work here. Sadly, the fruity sweetness leaves an impression of artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, and the like) after it has died down, which subtracts from the experience. To my mind, the combination of vegetal, herbal notes and sweet fruity aromas clashes rather than meshes, at least on the tongue. The initially mentioned Talisker & Port combo is a better fit in this regards. That being said, this is still quality stuff, properly aged, with a good-to-very-good nose and a decent ABV. I'm just not enthusiastic about the port influence on the palate.
Andreas W. Expert Senior 85 15 mar 2019 8:54 pm
Smoky, fruity, spicy, sweet. Of everything but not too much. The 46% are just right. Medium length finish. Nothing spectacular, but a good round and solid malt that is personally worth 40 €.

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

rolabob Connoisseur 83 26 nov 2019 7:40 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

clydness Newbie 87 17 feb 2021 3:25 am
A well balanced complex of sweetness, smokiness and freshness. That's one excellent 12 yo bottle. can't stop drinking it.
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Нос82Smoke, wood, oiliness, saltiness, oranges. Sweetness of cherry and vanilla.
Вкус89Fresh. some grapefruit, mouthwatering and cool sensation. unlike the nose, it's not oily at all. some faint smoke. A well balanced and refreshing taste
Финиш90Medium, dry, fizzy, fresh. Spicy, a gentle sweetness of a lollipop.
Dani_BIT Expert Senior 85 20 nov 2024 12:30 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

hogsheadwhisky Expert Senior 85 16 dec 2024 5:28 pm
I really like the nose with its combination of mineral, musty smoke with sweetness and red berries. The taste is surprisingly ashy and spicy, I miss the sweet fruity notes from the smell. But all in all, this is a very decent standard bottling.
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Нос86First of all, a mineral, earthy smoke appears. As if a stone had been lying on a damp, musty forest floor for a long time, where leaves are also wilting. On the forest floor there is a cast-iron pot with a sweet raspberry and strawberry jam still simmering gently, with plenty of sugar and vanilla added. As the smoke progresses, spicy, aromatic smells come more to the fore. A little tobacco combines with a few roasted nuts and smoked malt to create a fitting spicy contrast to the initial sweetness and fruitiness. Lemon zest and dried orange peel provide a sour note in the background the whole time. The alcohol is lively, but well integrated.
Вкус85Slightly watery, soft mouthfeel. It starts surprisingly less sweet in taste than expected. Sparkling, spicy start with more smoke and peat. The smoke here now has more of a wood fire and ashy moments. A few charred rosemary needles can also be found in the ash and smoke. Nuts and dark chocolate, along with leather and a little tobacco, appear behind the smoke in the middle section. Little of the very fine sweet fruitiness of the nose remains in the taste. The tart, spicy smoke moments dominate here. Only a few splashes of the raspberry and strawberry jam have dripped into the wood fire.
Финиш84Still a lot of smoke and ash. But a few tobacco leaves, the rosemary and the dark chocolate are still present. The smoke makes the finish medium to long.
DaniiHR Expert Senior 83 17 apr 2026 11:52 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

Helgo Connoisseur 84 04 feb 2016 2:28 pm
My booty scheme: Port + smoke ;-) Unfortunately, I do not know so many bottlings of Ardmore yet. However, I liked to drink the TC. The Portwood Finish is a solid whisky with a pleasant smoky note and slightly mossy / moldy impact behind which slumbers a nice portsweet. Still slightly salty and a bit earthy. Dark fruits join in the end. Medium long, semi-dry finish with some remaining ash and sweetness. No complexity monster, but no Spritt. Does not tolerate water in my eyes!
Peaty_Nino Member Senior 85 23 apr 2016 8:40 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

adrian82 Newbie 83 27 jun 2016 4:03 pm
yggr Connoisseur 84 06 jan 2017 3:05 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

pelle86 Expert Senior 85 07 apr 2017 1:52 pm

нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Moritz Expert Senior 88 29 oct 2017 4:20 pm
Complex and very round, nice sweetness and subtle smoke. Excellent PLV.
PedroXiménez94 Member Senior 88 09 jun 2018 1:48 pm
Very high recognition value. The strawberries leave a lasting impression.
Falnor Connoisseur 79 25 aug 2018 12:17 pm
I like Ardmore and the combination with port cask can work well. In this case a nice young whisky with lots going on. Decent sweetness, some smoke not too intergrated.

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 77

WhiskySax Expert Junior 85 16 jan 2021 4:44 am

нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 83

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 85 10 mar 2021 12:49 pm
Not spectacular, but a really competent, not too young, peated malt with port cask influence. Not inferior to the Glendronach Peated Port which imho only saw a limited run with higher pricing. Not a Benriach 17 Solstice in terms of power and complexity, but these are long gone and silly expensive now. So don't let your bias for "Ardmore as a less renown distillery" govern your purchases. Very solid product and fairly priced!
LDB Connoisseur 85 11 apr 2021 5:59 am
A yummy whisky, if only a little metallic towards the end. On the whole, the alcohol is well integrated and the interplay between the port aromas and the smoky highland distillate is fine. Not really a complex dram, but one to savour at a summer´s campfire.

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Dre73 Connoisseur 84 20 mar 2022 9:41 pm
The nose starts off very vivid and pleasant, in taste things get a little less versatile, in the finish some more sweetness arrives. I like the nose best, but overall it's still a pleasant dram for sure.
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Нос86Very pleasant nose, with some gentle peat, fake leather and rubber, red fruits, and some sour notes, citrus. Woodsmoke.
Вкус84Pretty smooth now and more flat than the nose would suggest. Red fruits dominate now, with a peaty and smoky part on the background.
Финиш83Still smooth, more sugar-like sweetness adds to the red fruitiness, a bit of bitter ash, medium long.
gaboruso Connoisseur 84 18 jun 2022 9:17 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Vas Connoisseur 83 08 aug 2023 6:48 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

Spoerkel Connoisseur 87 04 sep 2023 2:09 pm
For me, the positive surprise of a tasting with peatetd malts from different regions. OK, the peat is quite reserved, but it's not just any old rum pot. Well balanced - and with an excellent PLV.

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

KEngelaar Expert Senior 82 13 oct 2023 5:29 pm
Monotone charcoal smoke, blant palate, cheap and sweet finish.
Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 87 12 jun 2024 11:42 pm
Red fruits with a slight smoke, raspberry jam, the velvety Port. A touch of licorice and chocolate, a little tobacco perhaps. Quetsches, redcurrants, muscat grapes, a pinch of cinnamon. After a while, the fruits are deeper, it becomes almost complex. Touches of honey and mirabelle plums. On the palate, nice suave woodiness, blueberries and strawberries, olive oil, it's sweet, with notes of undergrowth, black berries. Then the spices rise, quite strong, cumin, pepper and cloves. Brown tobacco. Long finish, caramel, fudge, licorice stick, cola, bark, black tea. Charcoal and chocolate. I have to say it's much better than I expected. The Port is very well brought out and deep, complex, captivating. The other side of the coin is that we do not find the typical profile of this distillery, but we cannot have everything. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-ardmore-12-yo-port-wood-finish.html

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 88

Shane_IL Expert Senior 86 10 jan 2016 9:20 pm
Quite complex and very affordable. Nice dram.
malthead-sven Expert Senior 85 29 mar 2016 10:30 pm
The Port ripening is noticeable above all in the nose and brings the typical fruit flavors that push the smoke into the background. Also in the finish one notices the altogether 12 years maturation. PLV good at 45 €. 85 p.
Cubey666 Connoisseur 83 03 aug 2017 10:42 am

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

Sporx Connoisseur 85 25 oct 2018 8:45 am
Bengo and Tschorn 11/22/2018 on 03/28/22 at 85 Aroma Sweet, light smoke, strawberries, light wood spice the taste Sweetish, strong wood spice, strawberries finish Medium length, sweetish, spicy wood
Jonas.G Newbie 83 11 nov 2018 10:34 pm

нос 81 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Gearmailteach Expert Senior — 12 feb 2019 8:25 pm
Bam Expert Senior 83 05 aug 2019 6:55 pm
Nice bottling, great combination of smoke and sweet berries. The smoke is a bit too ashy for my taste.
Maltlife Expert Junior 83 25 oct 2019 5:43 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

McBRI Member Senior 85 13 jan 2020 2:49 pm
kikist Connoisseur 83 14 dec 2021 10:56 pm
Really really nice whisky for the money... will look for replacement
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Нос83fresh, walnuts, fruits, in the background vanilla, artificial leather in traces
Вкус84green apple, touch of smoke, little bit of spiciness, dried blueberry, vanilla
Финиш83dry but really really pleasant, fresh, spicy... really nice
kramimatsimoto Expert Senior 84 24 jan 2022 9:06 pm
Ardmore 12 It's actually already a classic, this Ardmore 12. Its strawberry-vanilla aroma in particular precedes its reputation. Anyone who deals with whisky cannot avoid a glass. Great PLV. An extra point for that! N - In the first nose the smoke still pierces strongly. If you let the whisky linger briefly in the glass, the well-known strawberry-vanilla note immediately rises to the nose. Raspberries and cherries wrapped in pleasant smoke. Creamy, buttery texture. Behind it hides some wine gums. M - Fruity, relaxed attack, generally a bit more reserved than the nose would suggest. Alcohol is very well integrated. Beautiful raspberries with pepper, a sweet and sour berry mix. Departure slightly woody-bitter, pleasantly smoky and not overpowering. The campfire glows on the tongue for a few minutes.
GlenThomas4me Member Senior 56 20 mar 2022 11:35 am
In addition to the three detailed evaluations, the price, if necessary colouring, if necessary cooling filtration, age, alcohol, subsequent purchase and overall impression are also included in the evaluation. I have 10 categories with a maximum of 10 points each, arithmetically this is 56/100.
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Нос8/10 - very fruity, sweet, pleasant
Вкус5/10 - Too much sharpness
Финиш5/10 - Too much sharpness.
Koning Connoisseur 85 12 mar 2023 3:49 pm
A nice age stated official Ardmore that offers value for money! As can be expected the port adds a lot of red fruits without smothering the Ardmore profile. Still, it becomes a bit muddy, bitter and dry as I often experience with port or red wine maturations.
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Нос87Mildly peated, in the floral non-medicinal Ardmore-style. Blueberries, strawberries and cherries showcase the port influence. Scents of vanille, caramel, wet wood and rhubarb appear on the background.
Вкус85Medium leafy peat, followed by juicy red fruits, vanilla, brown sugar, black tea, and something like burnt citrus fruits. Earthy tones develop into more muddy nuances.
Финиш84Light to medium smoke, with a slightly ashy profile now. Some tobacco, spices and cassis are noticeable. Becomes more bitter and drying though, with a slight hint of sulphur.
Manowar Member Senior 91 18 may 2023 7:28 pm
Smoked and sweet
MarcelWhiskyPanda Expert Senior 84 22 nov 2024 10:05 pm
A great whisky for little money On the market since 2015 The barrel and whisky harmonize perfectly.
Goethe Connoisseur 87 22 nov 2015 10:44 pm
Quite an interesting experiment by Ardmore. Very pleasant. Very enjoyable. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10
wbarchive_104650 Expert Senior — 21 feb 2016 9:42 pm
Delicious, solid malt with smoke and port. I think the combination is good. Some distilleries offer something in their range, but it tastes best here so far. PLV is very good.
John Barleycorn Connoisseur 84 16 aug 2016 12:53 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

hs305 Connoisseur 85 11 may 2017 4:13 pm
[November, 2015]  I emptied a bottle together with friends that I bought for 49 Euros in October, 2015. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 85.  My notes state an easy-to-drink and enjoyable dram without any special characteristics.  The port finish is recognisable but not dominant at all.  Quaffable...
Islaywolf Expert Senior 84 12 may 2017 1:21 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

BehindSpace Connoisseur 85 06 jan 2018 9:56 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

oppi Expert Senior 84 23 feb 2018 5:18 pm
Glen Krid Expert Senior 84 23 mar 2018 12:59 pm

нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 86

The Prophet Expert Junior 83 07 jan 2019 6:01 pm
Nice and decent whisky. The port finish is really dominant but still lets the discrete and distinct flavours from Ardmore's malt speak for itself.
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Нос84A wonderful dessert is on its way! Full of sultanas, dark chocolate and a hint of pepper.
Вкус85Follows on the nose flavours but adds some creamy cereals and just a hint of cinnamon and apples.
Финиш80Stays around for a bit, but doesn't have much to tell apart from a wee story about dried sultanas
MM-Speyside Expert Senior 60 14 mar 2020 9:10 am

нос 50 · вкус 63 · финиш 50

Fetterkern Member Junior 72 27 aug 2020 10:30 pm
Nose: nothing Taste: mint, oak, lemon Aftertaste: vomit
geriud Connoisseur 85 31 jul 2022 6:34 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Teomarg Connoisseur 85 12 feb 2024 3:20 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Dramrunner Expert Senior 80 30 dec 2024 2:23 pm
Vague whisky, doesn't stand out in any way
Airpaper Member Junior 77 25 jan 2025 1:13 pm
Overall not a bad whisky, but some points about it that I don't enjoy all too much. It has this weird notes on the nose and that bitterness towards the end. Also the Port finish in a way doesn't feel properly incorporated and more just like an artificial layer on top. For what it is, it also feels a bit expensive in my market, unless it is on sale.
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Нос73Very sweet, port, sherry, oak and some gentle smoke. A little bit of salt even. Unfortunately it also has some sort of a soapy, almost chemical smell to it towards the end.
Вкус83Certainly better, the port is quite noticeable, the sweetness not as overwhelming, honey notes and some Oak. Dried fruits, Grapes, light grainyness. Overall rather dry actually but I don't dislike it.
Финиш75Medium with more dried fruits, raisins. It has a sharpness and some bitterness to it though.
wbarchive_104650 Expert Senior — 21 feb 2016 9:37 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

domani Connoisseur 85 11 feb 2017 5:24 pm
A solid and easily accessible whisky. It provides a strong and rich in content sweetness and is very light and balanced. An absolute PLV tip - 11.02.2017
Daan Tje Connoisseur 88 02 apr 2017 9:39 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Muff Potter Expert Senior 83 19 dec 2017 4:06 pm

нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Woodsmoke Expert Senior 83 23 jan 2018 3:10 am
Yes...little bit boring but delicious.
Expraesi Connoisseur 89 21 sep 2018 10:54 pm

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

JNuyts Connoisseur 81 03 jan 2019 7:53 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 79

whiskygalaxy Member Senior 86 28 jul 2019 6:33 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

martin_the_collector Expert Junior 82 21 feb 2020 7:58 pm
Good round whisky. But I expected something more

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 84

Laugenbretzel Expert Senior 84 01 apr 2020 1:50 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Saftkenner Connoisseur 84 07 mar 2021 6:44 pm
Good value for money. A good entry-level whisky for beginners who want to go beyond the bourbon barrel.
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Нос81The alcohol is clearly noticeable and stings your nose. As the warmth increases, it gets better. Light smoke with notes of menthol. Pepper, fermented light fruits (apple and pear), with unripe cherries, red currants and raspberries.
Вкус85Strong and peppery start. Noticeable cold, earthy smoke with cherries, oak spice and a little vanilla. Slightly oily.
Финиш85Medium-long finish. Pleasant smoke with vanilla and cherries.
Jabarkas Expert Junior 80 22 apr 2022 6:59 pm
Port is there for sure. Very mild on peat. Its kinda suprisingly mild taste wise for a port cask dram. Though it is fruity and juicy. I was hoping for a bit more. Not a bad dram though. I am just not hooked that much on heavily sherried (well... "ported" I guess :)) drams. In this category I would rather go for kinda similar but more peated Benromach 10.
FoivosSoueref Expert Senior 84 20 jun 2023 9:38 pm
KyleRiemen Expert Senior 85 15 mar 2024 8:16 pm
I was only able to try a very small amount, the nose shouldn't suffer from it, I hope the taste and finish don't have too much of an error rate.
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Нос88Pleasant smoke that combines nicely with the caramel and vanilla. In the background the port, which seems a bit too wine-heavy for my opinion, and some old wood. The smoke goes in the direction of (unlit) tobacco, the whisky stands a little, a leathery, walnut-like note comes through, which has a slight lemon note, red berries, pear and cherries can also be found. Very positive and complex for a smoky whisky.
Вкус85The smoke comes through a little stronger here, burnt firewood, caramel and vanilla again, astringent in the mouth for a little longer, but strawberry and lemon also form.
Финиш84I hope the finish is so short due to the small amount, so I will rate it favorably, otherwise grades like the Taste.
feolai Connoisseur 84 18 feb 2026 2:08 pm
My ratings for this whisky's nose, palate, and finish are as follows.
Laugenbretzel Expert Senior 84 30 jan 2016 4:19 pm

нос 85 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

Achany Connoisseur 83 27 sep 2016 9:55 am
there is some nice smoke, fruits, some nuts as well. very fine dram. without water rather fierce and spicy but with some drops of water this whisky opens up nicely.

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

WhiteEagle Expert Junior 85 13 nov 2016 8:04 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

HW74 Expert Senior 86 01 dec 2016 7:21 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

irrerelevant Expert Senior 84 17 feb 2017 4:14 pm
not very complex, but nice berry notes, pleasant peat smoke, and no trace of youth, for me there is no need to add water
BunnaHarz Member Senior 86 22 feb 2017 9:11 pm
Great malt with age at a fair price. Nice alternative to the countless sherry bottlings For me personally he does not quite reach the Talisker Port Ruighe.
MadScientist Connoisseur 87 25 oct 2017 10:55 pm

нос 89 · вкус 85 · финиш 87

Joe Karacho Expert Junior 85 25 apr 2018 8:56 pm
Uncomplicated, round and harmonious, a beautiful Einsteigermalt that convinced, but not enthusiastic. From the frame data similar to the (unfortunately no longer available) Benriach Importanticus Fumosus, he comes to the unfortunately not ran
WhiskyBjorn83 Expert Senior 80 11 jun 2018 3:32 pm
21-07-2017
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Нос77fruits
Вкус83raisins, fruits, smoke
Финиш80sweet and long
Chris Ha Member Junior 70 07 jan 2021 11:39 am
Nice lightly peated malt with a chic sweet port finish.
TechnOBY Connoisseur 84 13 feb 2021 10:47 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

glenrob Connoisseur 84 11 aug 2021 1:03 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

11insomnium Expert Senior 85 09 apr 2023 5:07 pm
Here the port finish brings more intensity and fruitiness compared to the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14. The 46% also come across as softer.
wbarchive_864627 Expert Senior 83 27 may 2024 6:45 am
83+

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

VLG Connoisseur 61 15 jun 2026 1:58 am
Surprisingly decent, I honestly expected much worse. It's much more peated than their other bottling, Legacy, and far more woody and toasty. It displays some rather unexpected forest notes, and the port casks add a layer of burnt red fruit. On the nose, a good dose of earthy and dirty peat, lots of forestry notes, smoky red fruits, burnt pine cones, orange peel, muddy puddle, raisins, licorice. Hints of leather, but also slightly chemical and industrial. On the palate, very astringent and spicy, medium peated, slightly sweet. Charcoal smoke. Cinnamon, black pepper, and clove, with bonfire and ash, giving way to lemon, smoky red fruits with a touch of jam, burnt caramel, and charred wood as it leaves. Bitter cocoa, umami nuances. The finish is astringent, ashy and citrusy, short and less interesting. A woody, spicy, earthy, sherried, and peated dram. I prefer Legacy, believe it or not, but this Portwood is definitely an interesting whisky. However, it exhibits that general, difficult-to-describe profile of mass-produced whisky.
Laugenbretzel Expert Senior 84 16 dec 2015 10:22 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 92

Kantenmechaniker Connoisseur 86 06 jan 2016 10:32 pm
Not very complex, but delicious and pleasant to drink.
ovanpuyvelde Expert Senior 77 08 mar 2016 7:09 pm

нос 82 · вкус 75 · финиш 73

WhiteEagle Expert Junior 85 13 nov 2016 8:04 pm
He is just awesome! Maybe not the most complex but for the price and with its 12 years, a great, very tasty whisky!
vojt466 Expert Senior 84 21 dec 2016 7:30 pm
It's not bad. I can not identify anything that would captivate me on this drink, but it's such a comfort - 83.5 points
BunnaHarz Member Senior 86 22 feb 2017 8:52 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

joerg.scheid Expert Junior 84 12 jan 2018 7:14 am

нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

LeChiffre Connoisseur 84 19 may 2019 3:45 pm
Overall a good fruity-spicy and slightly smoky malt. But it lacks a bit of intensity and complexity for a lasting impression. PLV ok.
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Нос85fruity with berries and orange; spices (cinnamon), slightly peppery; plus a nicely integrated light smoky note
Вкус84pleasant balance of fruitiness and spiciness; increasingly light pepper note; behind it lies a pleasant smoky note
Финиш82sweet-spicy; then peppery lingering in the mouth; smoky; getting slightly dry
mattheww Connoisseur 85 14 mar 2020 11:03 am

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

TechnOBY Connoisseur 84 18 jul 2020 8:09 pm

нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

McWilliams Member Junior 86 27 jan 2021 11:55 pm
riegerjonas Expert Senior 82 11 apr 2021 6:28 pm
2021-04-10: somewhat reminiscent of the Auchentoshan Three Wood
Stefan_Neumair Member Senior 87 24 may 2025 4:39 pm
I'm on a steep cliff somewhere in Scotland. It's night. Cold sea air whips my face while I smell the distant scent of a fire. I walk over there. Down by the sea, a fisherman is smoking bacon and fish over a fire. He pours me a glass of rich, intense port wine...
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Нос87Lemon, burnt blackcurrant bush
Вкус88Full-bodied, Creamy, Honey Bacon, Dark Chocolate-Covered Blackcurrants, Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Smoke
Финиш86Dark chocolate, umami, salt, smoke
mds51 Connoisseur 87 16 dec 2015 7:23 pm
Delicious access to the Ardmore range, but I would have preferred a smokier colleagues.
markjedi1 Connoisseur 85 23 apr 2016 8:02 pm
Brambles Ha, this is my 20th Ardmore. The Ardmore Distillery, near Huntly, was founded by Adam Teacher. The malt is still the heart of the Teacher’s blend. But it is also released as a single malt and the newest to the core range is this Port Wood Finish, that matured for 10 years on bourbon casks and then was allowed to sleep two more years on European half port pipes. That explains the lovely tawny color. The nose starts on light peat and stable scents, that are quickly joined by very sweet fruit. Think strawberry, rhubarb, brambles and even cherries. Add some raisins and a bit of lime. It also sports a very soft salty note as if from fresh white fish. I quite like this! The arrival is good. Oily mouth feel and immediately smoky. Loads of spices (mostly pepper), before the fruit kicks in. All of them very sweet, of course. Brambles in the lead. They are joined by apricots and some chocolate. The combination with the peat works very well on the palate. The finish is fairly long. The smoke clears very slowly, allowing the fruit – that seems to get darker and even candied – the final say. What a pleasant malt. Wine finishes are often quite tricky, but this one gets it right. Just under 50 EUR. Recommended.
Pollenflug Expert Senior 86 20 jan 2017 6:47 pm
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Kalle208 Expert Junior 88 28 jan 2017 8:09 am
delicious!
LordIslay Expert Senior 88 26 apr 2017 11:01 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Wiz Expert Senior 85 26 jul 2017 1:31 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 86

mullos Expert Senior 89 30 nov 2017 1:37 pm
light smoke and very sweet port on the nose. the sweetness and fruitiness of good port wood is continuing on the palate. A really nice and not expensive dram. Fits perfectly as an introducing for whisky-beginners.

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

spigray Connoisseur 82 23 dec 2017 7:01 pm

нос 86 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

joerg.scheid Expert Junior 84 12 jan 2018 7:14 am
A very good complex malt.
Punktar Connoisseur 82 17 oct 2018 7:30 am
I like Ardmore, the Traditional Cask is one of my top 5. This one is different, a bit irritatingly fruity in the beginning, but you get used to it quickly. Overall, a round and complex whisky, which can be recommended without reservation.
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Нос85Slightly smoky, some oak and lots of red fruits. Quite pleasant and completely different from the traditional Cask.
Вкус80Also here only light smoke, because I had hoped for something more. But pleasant in the mouth, slightly spicy and again red fruits, but rather red groats instead of defined fruits.
Финиш80Medium long, initially fruity, but quickly making way for the smoke.
massel Expert Senior 82 29 nov 2020 1:52 pm

нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

McWilliams Member Junior 86 26 jan 2021 5:30 pm
wbarchive_526950 Connoisseur 86 27 mar 2021 3:28 pm
I really like the nose of this painting. Find it quite consistent and the smoke is very well integrated and not intrusive. I would have liked to find the aroma profile on the palate and in the finish. Unfortunately it wasn't like that. Still a malt with a good PLV
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Нос87Fruity with lots of berries at the beginning, then quickly transitioning to citrus notes, mainly orange with a light smoke note, a little mint comes later paired with pepper, slightly sweet in the background with a touch of caramel and spices
Вкус86soft start, fruity and a delicate smoky note, then briefly go into sweetness with caramel and berries before it turns into sour notes. At the end there are more intense spices and pepper, the citrus notes from the nose only appear very briefly
Финиш85smoky, sweet and spicy, then dries out quickly. Here, too, the sour notes can still be felt
Don Cassi Expert Senior 84 08 jul 2021 10:00 am
Nice, pleasant highland smoke on the nose, rather warm. With red, sweet fruits (strawberries, raspberries) and vanilla. Slightly peppery in the mouth and again fruity-sweet. In the finish again pleasantly smoky, with a spicy oak, more on the coffee side. Length: 6/10 With the addition of water, it becomes even sweeter and creamier without losing its character. Great highland smoke malt, which is wonderfully balanced between sweet and fruity port wine notes and smoky and spicy aromas. Grade: 2+

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Ardmore 12-year-old 46% ABV
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