KEY FACTS ABOUT THIS WHISKY Distillery: Ardmore Region: Highland, Scotland Age: 9 years old Year distilled: 2009 ABV: cask strength of  58.5% Cask type: ex-bourbon American oak Cask ref: 1312 Bottle outturn: 217 Bottle size: 700ml  WHISKY TASTING NOTES Nose: Honey-roast peanuts, brown sugar and a hint of cherry.   Palate: Still enjoyably nutty, though earthy vanilla does contend for the centre stage. Wisps of smoke surround it all.   Finish: Burnt toffee, leafy mint and orange.