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This specific single cask of Ardmore strikes a unique balance, having been aged in Bourbon Barrels (enhancing the sweeter notes) which previously were used to age Islay whiskies (providing a subtle boost to Ardmore's typical smokiness). It clearly has peat and smoke, but is surprisingly light, smooth, and drinks with a sweet earthiness surrounded by fragrant smoke. The Highland peat pairs well with that re-used Islay cask to yield a complex peat profile that is totally unexpected for something 9 years old: with enough oomph to appease peat freaks but enough delicate complexity for those who find youthful Islay too intense.
The nose offers dry leaves, mint, menthol cigarettes, grilled lamb, chocolate covered strawberries, and Nutella on browned toast.
Tasting it, you find it is smokey, but surprisingly light-bodied and smooth. You have a sweet, earthy peat and gentle smoke.
The taste continues with some grilled lamb and offers up some sweeter notes, like cherry.
As it settles, you find a slight charred taste lingering, along with morning dew, coastline fog, and a candied bacon.
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