Mossburn Ardmore Distillery 2008 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750ml bottle, Mossburn Ardmore Distillery 2008 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a 10-year-old Highland malt from peated barley, aged in re-used Islay barrels and bottled without chill filtration or added color by independent bottler Mossburn Distillers & Blenders. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- 46% ABV (92 proof), 750ml
- Distilled in 2008, aged 10 years in cask, including re-used Islay barrels
- Made from peated barley, fermented in 14 traditional wooden washbacks
- Non chill-filtered, not colored
- Ardmore distillery, Eastern Highlands — built 1898 by Adam Teacher to supply Teacher's blends
Highland Smoke with an Islay Accent
Ardmore stands apart in the Eastern Highlands: most of its spirit is made from peated barley, fermented in 14 wooden washbacks in one of Scotland's largest distilleries. Built in 1898 by Adam Teacher to secure malt for his blends, Ardmore's smoky character usually works behind the scenes. Mossburn's 2008 bottling reinforces that peat with a second maturation in re-used Islay barrels, layering woodsmoke over the Highland spirit's natural sweetness.
Tasting Notes
No coastal influence here — just plenty of peat. Initial smokiness from the peated barley is lifted by the re-used Islay barrels into open woodsmoke, balanced by light vanilla and apple. The palate brings more smoky flavor with sweeter touches of toffee and malt, and the finish settles into a light hint of cloves and woody cinnamon warmth.
How to Enjoy
Ardmore's peat-and-sweetness profile makes it a brilliant after-dinner dram, neat or with a drop of water. Smoke lovers can reach for it when Scotch whisky from Islay feels like too much — this is Highland smoke with an Islay accent, not a full peat assault. Try it alongside a richer sherried malt to see how peat plays against fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ardmore a peated whisky? Yes — most of Ardmore's spirit is made from peated barley, giving it a distinctly smoky Highland character unusual for the region.
What casks was Mossburn Ardmore 2008 aged in? It was aged in re-used Islay barrels, which reinforce the spirit's smokiness with woodsmoke elements, balanced by vanilla and apple.
What ABV is Mossburn Ardmore 2008? 46% ABV (92 proof), non chill-filtered and not colored.
Where is Ardmore distillery? In the Eastern Highlands below Knockandy Hill, built in 1898 by Adam Teacher; it was one of Scotland's last coal-fired distilleries until converting to steam in 2003.
Smoke fans, take note — order Mossburn Ardmore 2008 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, and taste a decade-old peated Highland malt from Mossburn, finished in Islay wood.