Ardmore Tradition

After i gave the Ardmore Traditional Cask a solid 5.0, i was eager to get my hands on its succesor, the Ardmore Tradition and it didn't dissapoint. First you have to understand that Ardmore Traditional Cask was my second favorite Whisky ever, and it was discontinued, to be replaced with "TRADITION", and i hoped i could be happy with this new expression. Eventhough i like the Traditional Cask better, this one is a solid, balanced dram, very enjoyable. Bottled at 46% abv, with an Old Gold Color. On the Nose it is perfect, very peaty, with prunes, vanilla, butter, nutmeg and chocolate powder notes. On the palate is where it lost some points, but mainly because i compare it to the other Ardmore i love so much. Very balanced flavors, with notes of nutmeg, pepper, peanut butter, liquorice, hot oak, ashes and a nuclear spice bomb, very pleasant but hotter than the Traditional Cask that it replaced. Finish is very long and mouth watering, and it resembles a little to Highland Park 12yo. Overall it is a wonderful dram, 93 out of 100; love Ardmore. Get your hands on it, even if it is only for the travel retail market. Cheers!

Very peaty and a mix of tastes difficult to place.