Distillery
Ardmore
Ardmore is a Scottish Highland single malt known for its peated profile. The distillery, located near the village of Kennethmont in Aberdeenshire, emphasizes local spring water and traditional production methods to create lightly smoky expressions suitable both for blending and as single malts.
- Kennethmont · Highland · Scotland, United Kingdom
- Since 1898
- 1 product
The story
The Ardmore facility was built at the end of the 19th century to supply famous blends; sources indicate its founding in 1898. Historically its production supplied components for blended whiskies such as Teacher’s Highland Cream, while in the modern era the brand has been relaunched as an official single malt. Today ownership and brand registration fall under the assets of Suntory Global Spirits.
Production philosophy
It emphasizes a connection with the Highlands territory and the surrounding nature: the choice of a moderately peated character aims to combine characteristic smoke with sweet and spicy notes, while maintaining traditional distillation methods and a focus on liquid quality.
Territory
Scottish Highlands — Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire (Scotland)
Production method
Production is based on malted barley (partly peated) and spring water. Traditional distillation methods are used and maturation takes place in various types of casks; part of the historic output has been destined for blends while official bottlings showcase the site's single malt.
Distillation
Traditional stills with wash and spirit stills (pot stills), following the classic Scotch malt methods.
Ageing
Multi-stage maturation: in American white oak (ex-bourbon) casks and in smaller containers (quarter casks); some expressions feature port cask finishes or double maturations.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Kennethmont
- Categories
- whisky
- peated single malt
- Highland whisky
- Scottish whisky
- Raw materials
- malted barley (peated)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American white oak (ex-bourbon)
- quarter casks
- port pipes / port casks (finish)
- Representative products
- Legacy (NAS)
- Tradition / Traditional Peated
- Triple Wood
- Port Wood Finish (12 years)
- Ardmore 25 years
- Ardmore Peated 1L - Giftbox
What makes it distinctive
- Highland single malt with a recognisable peated signature
- Spring water from the hills of Knockandy Hill
- Brand/operations under the aegis of Suntory Global Spirits
- Historic component of the blended Teacher’s Highland Cream