Some whiskies feel planned. Others feel like fate. This remarkable 1985 Ardmore, bottled as Whiskyland Chapter 25, firmly belongs in the latter camp. Matured for four decades and drawn from a marriage of two refill hogsheads, this 40 year old Highland single malt was bottled at 43.8% ABV, yielding just 234 bottles. Softly peated and beautifully composed, it shows Ardmore at its most graceful, with layers of fragrant smoke, beeswax and heather honey, alongside a gentle, old farmyard character that will remind some drinkers of classic Brora-style maturity. A celebratory whisky in every sense, capturing the charm of old school Highland malt with poise and depth. A great addition to the Whiskyland series and a rare opportunity to experience Ardmore at this extraordinary age.
