Anchor 2009 Ardmore 12 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Anchor 2009 Ardmore 12 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a vibrant Highland single malt distilled in 2009 and matured for 12 years before bottling as a limited single cask release. Selected for The Anchor, this expression highlights Ardmore’s distinctive style combining fresh Highland peat with bright orchard fruit and coastal character. Bottled at natural cask strength, this whisky delivers an elegant balance between smoky complexity and refreshing fruit-driven notes.

Distillery: Ardmore Distillery
Bottled For: The Anchor
Bottling Series: Locomotive Label - First Release
Age: 12 Years Old
ABV: 53.5%
Cask Type: Refill Barrel

This release forms part of The Anchor’s curated single cask selection, a series focused on showcasing unique and characterful Scotch whiskies from renowned distilleries. The label celebrates individuality and cask-driven flavour profiles, with each bottling selected to highlight the natural character of the spirit and the influence of careful maturation.

Tasting Notes:
The nose opens with an inviting combination of sooty smoke, freshly mown grass and soft coastal peat, layered with notes of lemon zest, peach and crisp green apple in the background. Hints of herbal honey, creamy smokiness and cooling mint develop further with time, alongside delicate touches of seawater and subtle mustard-like sharpness that add freshness and complexity.

On the palate, the whisky delivers a rich oily texture with bright estery fruit notes of apple and peach at its core. Coastal peat smoke intertwines with fresh herbs, gentle iodine and zesty lime, while soft vanilla and sweet medicinal notes provide balance and depth. The finish is long and elegant, lingering with earthy peat smoke, grassy freshness and drying herbal notes. A beautifully balanced Ardmore that showcases remarkable fruitiness alongside its fresh and grassy peated style.