Whisky Ardmore 12 ans Seyton Macbeth Act One Elixir (70cl)
52.5%
0.7L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Whisky Ardmore 12 ans Seyton Macbeth Act One Elixir (70cl)
About the Producer Ardmore
Scotland, Speyside. Distillery operational. Owner: Beam - Suntory
Somewhat unusually for the Scotch whisky industry, the Ardmore distillery was built entirely by the William Teachers & Son blending company in 1897 in order to create a supply of malt for its blended scotches, including Teacher's Highland Cream, which was released in 1884. Ardmore remained in the family fold until 1976, when it was bought by the Allied Breweries Group, and then Allied Domecq. Founded on this unusual heritage, the distillery continued to maintain its singularity for some time. It produced a partly peated malt (10-15 ppm) and used direct-fired stills until 2001 (a method abandoned by almost all distilleries in the 60s and 70s). These distinctive traits helped build its unique character and would grant it a special place in the family of Speyside malts. Ardmore owes its renown, however, not just to its individuality but also to independent bottlers who, from an early stage, took the malt in hand and introduced it to enthusiasts. With distillery versions almost non-existent, two versions of Ardmore are particularly prized, the Ardmore 16 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky (70s) and the Ardmore 15 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky (80s).
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Origin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: yes
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 52.5 %
Region: United Kingdom - Islay
Appellation: Whisky
Colour: amber
Service temperature: 14°
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: peaty
Tasting occasion: wine to sip