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

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

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 28
Average Score
Avg 87
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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]

Overall Rating
86/100
Great86 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
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]

Reviews

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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.

Nose: Light smoke, sweet grapefruit and apples, Oak, vanilla, malt and toasted cereals, Dried fruits, cocoa and savory buttered-kipper notesPalate: Sweet grapefruit and apples with a touch of honey, Ginger, vanilla and caramel, Brine, dried herbs, light smoke and sooty peatFinish: Lingering grapefruit and slightly sour notes, Ginger, mineral expression, chocolate and ash, Dry, tangy and spicy, with hints of oak and leather
saltair_notebook avatarsaltair_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.

Nose: Light smoke, sweet grapefruit, apples, and fresh-cut grass, Oak, vanilla, toasted cereals, and savory fishy hintsPalate: Sweet grapefruit and apples with ginger, brine, and dried herbs, Light smoke, peach, apricot tart, and bitter cocoaFinish: Medium to long, with lingering grapefruit and slightly sour notes, Dry, tangy, and spicy, with ginger, ash, oak, and leather
nightjar_socks avatarnightjar_socks17 Apr
86 / 100

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

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hazelnutrambler avatarhazelnutrambler22 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.

Nose: Light smoke, sweet grapefruit, apples, and citrus, Oak, vanilla, malt, and fresh-cut grassPalate: Sweet grapefruit and apples with honey, Ginger, vanilla, caramel, brine, and light smokeFinish: Lingering grapefruit and ginger, Dry, tangy, and spicy, with oak and leather
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 168.80
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]
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