Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Ardmore
Cask Types
Tasting Notes
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir is a captivating Highland whisky that takes you on a journey through the realms of peaty delight. Distilled in late 2013 and aged for nine years in a first-fill Rivesaltes wine barrique, this expression unveils a complex array of flavors. On the nose, it greets you with a alluring blend of dark, toasted spices, brown sugar, and a subtle vegetal undertone that piques your curiosity. The palate unfolds with a delightful harmony of burnt caramel and rich, dark chocolate, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of foam banana sweets. As you savor the finish, the whisky leaves a lingering impression of smoke, sweetness, and a touch of herbal notes, inviting you to embark on this sensory adventure once more. Part of Brave New Spirits' Cask Noir series, this independently bottled Ardmore whisky pays homage to classic distilleries while showcasing the magic of unusual cask maturation.