Ardmore 2010 A Dream Of Scotland - Brühler Whiskyhaus
Nose
A sweet note of freshly baked apple strudel rises to the nose, followed by a pleasantly musty earthiness. The sweetness is harmoniously complemented by fine vanilla and fresh citrus flavours such as lemon and lemon balm. This combination gives the Ardmore 2010 a lively yet grounded flavour.
Taste
The Ardmore 2010 is extremely multi-faceted on the palate. The first impression is humus-like and earthy, accompanied by a slightly acidic freshness. The medicinal smoke - typical of the Ardmore distillery - provides depth and a subtle touch of iodine, reminiscent of Islay whiskies. At the same time, the whisky has a sweetish component: Caramel biscuits and even a hint of smoky bacon unfold before finishing with an elegant earthiness.
Finish
The finish is medium-long and warming. A fine note of brandy remains, which lies velvety on the palate and offers a round finish.
Thoughts
The Ardmore 2010 A Dream of Scotland creates a remarkable balance through the combination of sweet, earthy and smoky notes. A few drops of water are highly recommended and open up the whisky somewhat - however, the flavours are still somewhat unbalanced and the bottling appears somewhat immature.
For lovers of savoury-sweet combinations, crispy fried bacon or caramelised apple slices could be an interesting accompaniment - both bring out other facets of the whisky.