2011 Signatory Vintage Ardmore 14 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #62 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"You cannot request more for this price - price/quality ratio is 9/10, if not 10/10." - whiskybase.com

With phenol levels way below most Islays, Ardmore offers a point of difference in the smokey category. Being from the mainland and using Highland peat results in a smoked character that's more like light charred wood with secondary notes of smoked meats and barbecue char, and sometimes even 'industrial' scents, like machine oil. The price-performance ratio is said to be high in this bottling, which was decanted from second fill oloroso butts, so the sherry isn't overdone. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Other reviews... No signs of youth or immaturity, everything is in good balance. On another side there is nothing special in it. You cannot request more for this price - price/quality ratio is 9/10, if not 10/10. - whiskybase.com

This is the third Ardmore from the 100 Proof Edition that I've tried. I enjoyed the two previous ones. The first matured in first-fill Oloroso barrels, the second in bourbon barrels that previously held Laphroaig. This one is in second-fill Oloroso. So there's definitely some variety in the 100 Proof Edition – just as you'd expect from independent bottlers... The smoke is stronger on the palate than on the nose, accompanied by notes of fruit compote, preserved peaches, and perhaps even a touch of canned fruit cocktail. The whisky isn't too sweet, however; the smoke contributes tart notes, and there's a hint of wood... The sherry influence is rather subtle with some fruit notes, while the smoke is relatively pronounced. I no longer have the other two bottlings for comparison – but I also really like this Ardmore. The second-fill casks give it a slightly rough texture. - whiskybase.com