Ardmore

Strath 20th Anniversary G&M 2003

53.4% ABV • Whisky • 750ml • 10+ In Stock

Single Malt Whisky from The Highlands in Scotland

$284.26 + tax and deposit

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PRODUCER
Ardmore

BOTTLER
Independent Bottling by Gordon & MacPhail

AGE
19 Years Aged, Distilled 2003

CASK TYPE
2nd Fill Ex-Sherry Hogshead

RELEASE
Strath Global Exclusive Cask Strength Single Cask Release Of 209 Bottles

CHILL-FILTRATION
No

ADDED COLOUR
No

PEAT SMOKED
Yes

To celebrate our store’s 20th anniversary we’ve purchased five whole casks of whisky, and bottled them exclusively for our store. This one is the showpiece, and I’m incredibly proud of it. It was distilled in 2003 – the year our store was founded. Those who were at the G&M Grand Tasting at The 2023 Victoria Whisky Festival will already know how bloody good it is.

To celebrate our store’s 20th anniversary we’ve purchased five whole casks of whisky, and bottled them exclusively for our store. This one is the showpiece, and I’m incredibly proud of it. It was distilled in 2003 – the year our store was founded. Those who were at the G&M Grand Tasting at The 2023 Victoria Whisky Festival will already know how bloody good it is.

Discover Ardmore

Ardmore

Tucked away in the eastern Highlands near the village of Kennethmont, Ardmore sits quietly beside the main railway line, its pagoda roofs often missed by those speeding past. Yet within its walls lies one of the region’s most characterful spirits, a robust, smoky malt that defies expectations of what Highland whisky ought to be.

Established in 1898 by Adam Teacher, the distillery was built to provide a peated backbone to the Teacher’s blended Scotch empire. That influence persists to this day. While much of Ardmore’s output still supports blends, its single malt remains a hidden gem for those who appreciate a whisky with weight and smoky depth.

The style is distinctly earthy and peated, unusual for a Highland distillery. The peat used is more forest floor than coastal brine, imparting a gentler, woodsmoke character. Ardmore uses traditional wooden washbacks and maintains worm tub condensers, which contribute to the richness and complexity of the spirit. The distillery also famously persisted with coal-fired stills until as recently as 2001, a reflection of its traditionalist streak.

Though official bottlings have historically been scarce, independent releases and the revival of core expressions have helped shine a light on Ardmore’s distinctive voice. With notes of smoked hay, heather, honey, and toasted oak, its whisky feels grounded in the land it comes from, hearty, humble, and unmistakably Highland.

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