Ardmore The Single Malts of Scotland 1998 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1408

Jun 4, 2026, 01:54:01

First sniff is really elegant — fresh pomelos, citrons, a whisper of very, very little peat. Like a white wine breeze. Then it opens up totally full of citrus: grapefruit, blood oranges, tart and yet deep. On the palate it’s wonderly creamy and citrusy, like sourdough porridge with mashed carrots and potatoes? Odd combo but it works. Smoked almonds come through, maybe a touch of balsa wood. Very subtle. Just a hint of new fabric and something green — asparagus? Gets smokier by the minute though. There’s some kind of coitus interruptus that does not end badly — it just builds, pauses, then finishes with crystallised angelica and a medium tense fade. Quite elegant overall. One note: does not like water at all. Please do not add too much water! 👀

Whiskyspace Notes 1283

May 27, 2026, 12:45:46

今晚开瓶的这瓶，一倒出来就闻到非常优雅的香气，全是柑橘啊，柠檬、柚子、西柚，简直像走进果园了，还带点烟熏杏仁和轻木的感觉 🌳。 喝起来奶油感很强，柑橘味在舌头上化开，有点像酸面包的酵母感，还有一丝胡萝卜土豆泥的绵密甜味。 奇怪的是，它几乎没什么泥煤味，但慢慢喝着，烟感会一点点升上来，像壁炉里的小火苗 🔥，但始终没到泥煤的程度。 中段有点像芦笋和燕麦粥的谷物感，夹着些纸板的干燥味，但不突兀，反而挺搭的。 完全不想加水，这样喝已经很平衡了。 后调带点香醋般的微酸和果皮的涩，收尾有点突然，但意外地让人回味，像是个意犹未尽的停顿… 总之挺特别又好喝的！

Karen Stewart

May 15, 2026, 09:21:50

Warm and cosy, with a bit of sweet vanilla, dried fruit and gentle spice. Feels smooth enough, then a wee peppery kick at the end 🥃 Quite comforting, like a slow sip by the fire.

Scarlett Holmes

May 9, 2026, 07:02:24

Right, so this one hits you with a proper smoky vibe, like a bonfire on a chilly night. Then there's a bit of sweet honey and a touch of vanilla, but maybe a tad too much on the peat for me. 🥃 A wee bit of oak on the finish, quite warming! 😊 Oh, and a hint of citris, I think? Lovely dram overall.

Georgia White

May 8, 2026, 07:02:07

This whisky's got a lovely smoky start, with sweet honey and a hint of vanilla. Really warms you up on a cold night! 😋 Sometimes I taste a bit of caramel too, quite smooth overall.