Ardmore Murray McDavid Benchmark Single Oloroso Sherry Cask #801898 Whisky 11 Year Old · 2011 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery-bronze hues and a touch of mahogany, glowing with warm sherry-tinted depth.

Nose

Peat smoke mingles with rich Oloroso, releasing a lush bouquet of ripe figs, raisins and dark chocolate with toasted almonds. Caramel and toffee drift with citrus zest, vanilla and spice, while a briny maritime thread keeps it bright. The sherry influence coats the aroma in velvety sweetness, hinting at cacao, leather and oak as it lingers.

Palate

Oil-rich and full-bodied, with bold Oloroso sweetness and a hint of Ardmore peat. Dried fig and raisin lead to orange zest, toffee, and dark chocolate, backed by almond and nutmeg. Spices—cinnamon and clove—settle over a warm oak spine. The finish is long and resinous, with sherry-fruit warmth and a gentle smoky glow.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish with rich Oloroso depth—prune and fig give way to dark chocolate, toasted almond and orange zest. Subtle peat smoke threads through the velvet sweetness, leaving a warm, fruit-forward glow that lingers beside polished oak and gentle spice.