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.
Reviewed by saltair_notebook
- Nose
- Light smoke, sweet grapefruit, apples, and fresh-cut grass, Oak, vanilla, toasted cereals, and savory fishy hints
- Palate
- Sweet grapefruit and apples with ginger, brine, and dried herbs, Light smoke, peach, apricot tart, and bitter cocoa
- Finish
- Medium to long, with lingering grapefruit and slightly sour notes, Dry, tangy, and spicy, with ginger, ash, oak, and leather