Ardmore 2009 / 11 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 012 Highland Whisky

Priscilla Nunes — Nice after-dinner sipper

7/10

Had this neat after a big Sunday roast and it was perfect for the occasion. Warm spice, a wisp of peat smoke, and a dry finish that doesn't overstay its welcome. The 48% ABV sits right in my sweet spot for sipping whisky.

Yasmine Najjar — Nice after-dinner sipper

7/10

Had this neat after a big Sunday roast and it was perfect for the occasion. Warm spice, a wisp of peat smoke, and a dry finish that doesn't overstay its welcome. The 48% ABV sits right in my sweet spot for sipping whisky.

Marco Andretti — Nice after-dinner sipper

7/10

Had this neat after a big Sunday roast and it was perfect for the occasion. Warm spice, a wisp of peat smoke, and a dry finish that doesn't overstay its welcome. The 48% ABV sits right in my sweet spot for sipping whisky.

Tyler Bennet — Good introduction to peated Highland malts

7/10

Shared this with a mate who's just getting into whisky beyond blends and it was a great bridge. The peat is there but it's gentle, more campfire than Islay bonfire. We both preferred it with a few drops of water to open up the citrus notes underneath.

Olivia Wong — Good introduction to peated Highland malts

7/10

Shared this with a mate who's just getting into whisky beyond blends and it was a great bridge. The peat is there but it's gentle, more campfire than Islay bonfire. We both preferred it with a few drops of water to open up the citrus notes underneath.

Gianluca Ferro — Good introduction to peated Highland malts

7/10

Shared this with a mate who's just getting into whisky beyond blends and it was a great bridge. The peat is there but it's gentle, more campfire than Islay bonfire. We both preferred it with a few drops of water to open up the citrus notes underneath.

Mei-Lin Wu — Lovely independent bottling

8/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. The Dumangin cask treatment gives it a nice fruity sweetness that balances out Ardmore's signature peat. At 48% it's got enough punch to hold up with a splash of water but drinks beautifully neat.

Freya Lindqvist — Lovely independent bottling

8/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. The Dumangin cask treatment gives it a nice fruity sweetness that balances out Ardmore's signature peat. At 48% it's got enough punch to hold up with a splash of water but drinks beautifully neat.

Zara Al-Hassan — Lovely independent bottling

8/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. The Dumangin cask treatment gives it a nice fruity sweetness that balances out Ardmore's signature peat. At 48% it's got enough punch to hold up with a splash of water but drinks beautifully neat.

Jorge Castillo — My favourite Ardmore so far

9/10

I've tried a handful of indie Ardmore bottlings and this Batch 012 is the best of the lot. The nose is all toffee and gentle woodsmoke, and the palate delivers exactly what the nose promises. Bought one bottle, immediately ordered a second before it disappears.

Clara Johansson — My favourite Ardmore so far

9/10

I've tried a handful of indie Ardmore bottlings and this Batch 012 is the best of the lot. The nose is all toffee and gentle woodsmoke, and the palate delivers exactly what the nose promises. Bought one bottle, immediately ordered a second before it disappears.

Aiko Tanaka — My favourite Ardmore so far

9/10

I've tried a handful of indie Ardmore bottlings and this Batch 012 is the best of the lot. The nose is all toffee and gentle woodsmoke, and the palate delivers exactly what the nose promises. Bought one bottle, immediately ordered a second before it disappears.

Valentina Ricci — Punches above its age

8/10

Don't let the 11 years fool you — this one drinks older. Rich honey and baked apple on the nose, then that classic Ardmore smokiness creeps in on the palate. I've been nursing this bottle for weeks and keep finding new things in it.

Annika Svensson — Punches above its age

8/10

Don't let the 11 years fool you — this one drinks older. Rich honey and baked apple on the nose, then that classic Ardmore smokiness creeps in on the palate. I've been nursing this bottle for weeks and keep finding new things in it.

Kai Oliveira — Punches above its age

8/10

Don't let the 11 years fool you — this one drinks older. Rich honey and baked apple on the nose, then that classic Ardmore smokiness creeps in on the palate. I've been nursing this bottle for weeks and keep finding new things in it.

Penelope Hart — Solid but not a steal

7/10

It's a good dram, no question. You get that gentle Highland smoke with some orchard fruit and a hint of vanilla on the finish. But at £93 for an 11 year old, I keep thinking I could grab two bottles of something else equally enjoyable.

Daniel Oyama — Solid but not a steal

7/10

It's a good dram, no question. You get that gentle Highland smoke with some orchard fruit and a hint of vanilla on the finish. But at £93 for an 11 year old, I keep thinking I could grab two bottles of something else equally enjoyable.

Jason Steel — Solid but not a steal

7/10

It's a good dram, no question. You get that gentle Highland smoke with some orchard fruit and a hint of vanilla on the finish. But at £93 for an 11 year old, I keep thinking I could grab two bottles of something else equally enjoyable.

Benjamin Ross — Expected more from the Dumangin name

6/10

I'm a fan of Dumangin's selections generally but this one fell a bit flat for me. The smoke and fruit never quite come together — they sort of take turns instead of blending. Not bad by any means, I just wanted more integration at this price point.

Oscar Delgado — Expected more from the Dumangin name

6/10

I'm a fan of Dumangin's selections generally but this one fell a bit flat for me. The smoke and fruit never quite come together — they sort of take turns instead of blending. Not bad by any means, I just wanted more integration at this price point.