Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Parcel No.11) Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoky Highland single malt aged 13 years, drawn from Parcel #11 (2009) in a six-barrel batch, delivering peat-forward character with balanced sweetness and a long, smooth finish. Ardmore Single Malts Of Scotland - Parcel #11 13 year old 48% ABV Nose: Peat smoke mingles with vanilla and sherry sweetness, lifting dried fruits, fig and raisin notes. Toasted barley, citrus zest, and a touch of cocoa emerge as leather and a faint iodine echo the Highlands’ rugged charm, revealing a rich, cask-driven Palate: Oil-rich and velvety, the palate carries bold peat smoke interwoven with sherry-kissed fruit—raisin, fig, and cocoa—plus malt sweetness. Dark chocolate, orange zest, and spice emerge, with a saline edge guiding to a long, warm, smoky finish. Finish: An enduring finish of peat and sherry sweetness, where dried fruit and cocoa deepen as the smoke slowly fades. Toasted oak and a whisper of coastal salt linger, wrapped in a warm, ember-soft echo that lasts long after the last sip.