Ardmore 2009 (bottled 2018), Wilson & Morgan – Barrel Selection (Heavy Peat), 46%

Introduction

Ardmore 2009 is a distinguished heavily peated expression from the Eastern Highlands, carefully selected by renowned Italian independent bottler Wilson & Morgan for their prestigious Barrel Selection series, offering a rare glimpse into Ardmore’s more intensely peated character.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Scottish malted barley with high peat levels, sourced from traditional Highland maltings
• Distillation process: Double distillation in Ardmore’s traditional copper pot stills, maintaining the distillery’s signature robust character
• Maturation: Aged for approximately 9 years in carefully selected oak casks, chosen specifically by Wilson & Morgan’s expert tasting panel
• Special techniques: Bottled at 46% without chill filtration, preserving the whisky’s natural oils and intensity while enhancing its smoky complexity

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense medicinal peat smoke, coastal brine, charred wood, with underlying notes of heather honey, orchard fruits, and vanilla
• Palate: Rich waves of earthy peat, bonfire embers, and sea salt balanced by malt sweetness, toffee, baked apples, and subtle oak spices
• Finish: Long and warming with persistent smoke, dark chocolate, subtle dried fruits, and peppery spice that gradually fades to reveal a gentle maltiness

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (15-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of spring water to open up the complex smoky flavors
• Food pairings: Smoked seafood, aged blue cheese, dark chocolate, or grilled red meats

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 46% ABV
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland/Eastern Highlands
• Certifications/Awards: Selected by Wilson & Morgan’s expert tasting panel for their premium Barrel Selection range

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Ardmore 2009 Heavy Peat expression offers a rare opportunity to experience the distillery’s peated character at its most intense and profound level.

With a limited number of bottles released from this specific vintage and cask selection, each bottle represents a fleeting moment in Ardmore’s production history that cannot be replicated.

Selected by Wilson & Morgan, one of the most respected independent bottlers with decades of expertise in cask selection, ensuring only the finest quality whiskies reach their esteemed Barrel Selection series.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Enthusiasts of heavily peated whiskies consistently seek out Wilson & Morgan’s Barrel Selection series for their uncompromising approach to quality and authentic representation of distillery character.

Many collectors who have previously invested in Wilson & Morgan’s Ardmore bottlings continue to add each new release to their collections, recognizing the consistent excellence of these carefully selected expressions.

Whisky experts particularly appreciate how this bottling showcases Ardmore’s ability to balance intense peat with the traditional Highland characteristics that distinguish it from Islay’s more coastal peat profile.

From The Highlands to You

Wilson & Morgan has dedicated decades to finding and sharing the finest hidden treasures from Scotland’s distilleries, allowing you to experience exceptional whiskies that might otherwise remain inaccessible.

The genuine passion for whisky heritage shines through in every aspect of this bottling, from the careful cask selection to the decision to bottle at 46% without chill filtration, preserving the authentic character that connects you to Ardmore’s traditions.

By choosing this Ardmore 2009 Heavy Peat, you join a community of discerning whisky enthusiasts who value authenticity, craftsmanship and the distinctive character that only comes from independent bottlings selected with true expertise – discover this exceptional Highland expression today.