Ardmore 1998 - Gordon & MacPhail - b. 2015 - 70cl

The Ardmore 17-year-old 1998 Gordon & MacPhail Reserve, bottled for Van Wees, is a 17-year-old Highland single malt. It was distilled on May 19, 1998, and matured in a refill American hogshead (cask no. 900659). It was bottled in June 2015 at 46% ABV, without chill-filtration or the addition of artificial coloring. This is a limited single-cask release of 336 bottles.

Nose: Delicate smoke with notes of vanilla, green apple, and a hint of cocoa.

Palate: Initially sweet, featuring ripe bananas and red apples, complemented by toasted oak.

Finish: Medium-long and creamy, with a subtle, lingering smokiness.