Ardmore 17 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #AM219, 2002, Hidden Spirits, 52.7%

Name: Ardmore 17 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #AM219, 2002, Hidden Spirits, 52.7%
Brand: Ardmore
Rating: 86 (4 reviews)

4.4/5Expert Rating

Catalog product detail, market evidence, tasting notes, reviews, and collection actions.

TypeSingle Malt Whisky

MRI

Average Score

Buy Now Write Review

Description

This Ardmore 2002 17 Year Old is an independent bottling by Hidden Spirits, an Italian bottler founded by Andrea Ferrari. Matured for 17 years in a single ex-bourbon cask, it was distilled in 2002 and bottled in 2019 at a cask strength of 52.7% ABV. Only 226 bottles were released. The whisky is non-chill filtered and showcases Ardmore's characteristic peated Highland single malt style. Hidden Spirits is known for its meticulously selected bottlings and artist-designed labels. [2, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16]

Explore related whisky intelligence

Latest valuations Recently sold Whisky reviews Whisky rarity index Whisky for sale

Change+0.0%

LatestSGD 169

HighSGD 169

LowSGD 169

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 168.80

Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Highland
Age: 17 Years
Vintage: 2002
Bottled: 2019
ABV: 52.7%
Volume: 70cl
Distillery: Ardmore
Origin: Scotland

Cask type: Bourbon
Bottling: Independent Bottling - Hidden Spirits
Peated: Peated
Single cask: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: AM219
Batch: N.A
PPM: N.A
Barley: N.A
Fermentation: 55+ hours
Master distiller (bottling): N.A
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: Yes
Bottle count: 226
Has box: Yes
Closure: Cork
Presentation: Box
Series highlights: N.A
Historical context: N.A
Special release: N.A
Allocation: N.A

Nose: Light smoke, with notes of sweet grapefruit, apples, and citrus. Underlying hints of oak, vanilla, malt, and fresh cut grass. Some unique savory notes like buttered kippers or fishy hints, along with toasted cereals, dried fruits, cocoa, and lanolin. [2, 13, 14, 16]
Palate: Sweet grapefruit and apples with a touch of honey. A spicy kick of ginger, balanced by vanilla and caramel. Oily texture with notes of dried and citrus fruits, brine, and dried herbs. Some mineral and light smoke notes, evolving into charred BBQ meat, peach, apricot tart, bitter cocoa, and sooty peat. [2, 13, 14, 16]
Finish: Medium to long, with lingering grapefruit and slightly sour notes. Continues with ginger, mineral expression, oily and viscous dark malt, chocolate, and ash. Dry, tangy, and spicy with hints of oak and leather. [2, 13, 14, 16]

86 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.

FFernRadio22 Sept

87 / 100

The listed SGD 146.78 price is a useful reference, though it doesn’t settle value on its own. I’m drawn to the ginger and caramel alongside the light smoke; that mix sounds more interesting than a straightforward sweet malt.

saltair_notebook28 Jun

85 / 100

the dried herbs and fresh-cut grass give this ardmore a welcome green edge, while grapefruit and ginger keep the character bright and lively. that sits alongside brine and light smoke, so it isn’t simply a sweet citrus malt. the slightly sour, dry finish sounds like the less easy part for my taste, but the mix of herbs, fruit and smoke makes for an interestingly balanced direction. the documented character earns a solid score, though that sharper finish keeps it from feeling like an obvious favourite.

nightjar_socks17 Apr

86 / 100

Sweet grapefruit and apple give the light smoke a brighter edge.

hazelnutrambler22 Feb

86 / 100

Sweet grapefruit and apple make the character inviting, while ginger and light smoke add a firmer edge. That balance sounds appealing without feeling too simple.

Buy Now Write ReviewReview