Ardmore 2009 15 Years Old Artist #15 The Dark Side Of The

Ardmore 2009 15 Year Old Artist #15 The Dark Side Single Malt Whisky 700ml is a limited-edition Highland single malt created as part of the Artist Collective #15 series. Distilled in 2009 and matured for 15 years, this distinctive independent bottling captures Ardmore's characteristic lightly peated style while offering the depth and intensity of a naturally strong cask-strength whisky.

Bottled at 57% ABV, this expression retains its full-bodied character and delivers a layered combination of smoky malt, rich fruit, oak, and warming spice. Its limited-edition status and striking artistic presentation make it particularly appealing to collectors and whisky enthusiasts looking for distinctive independent Scotch releases.

Enjoy Ardmore 2009 neat or with a small splash of water to explore its complex character. With its combination of Highland heritage, extended maturation, and cask-strength intensity, The Dark Side is a standout addition to a serious single malt collection.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Gentle peat smoke, honey, dried orchard fruits, vanilla, citrus peel, and toasted oak.

Palate: Rich and smoky with flavours of malt, caramel, baked apple, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and warming spice.

Finish: Long and powerful with lingering peat smoke, dried fruit, oak spice, and a warming cask-strength character.