Whisky review: Ardmore Traditional Cask

Ardmore is a peated Highland malt and falls in the same portfolio as Laphroaig (under Beam Global). The distillery was built in 1898 to help provide malt for the Teacher's blend.

Ardmore Traditional Cask, 46% ABV

Single malt Scotch whisky (Highlands)

Nose: Coal, tar, damp grass. A bit medicinal.

Palate: Peat gives way to sweetness in front of an earthy character.

Finish: More peat with chocolate and wood. Reminds me a bit of the Springbank 15.

Rating (of 100): 92. This malt has a great interplay of smoke and sweetness, while staying dry and crisp. Along with Laphroaig, this makes for one powerhouse portfolio...

Recap: Ivy+ Fine Spirits Showcase

WOW. We had a lot of people show up for the first-ever Ivy+ Fine Spirits Showcase. The official count was 755 attendees, plus about 60 presenters at 30 tables. With over 200 fine spirits being poured, it was hard not to find something to love!

Our thanks to the attendees, presenters, and volunteers for a great event, and to the MIT Club of Boston and Glencairn Crystal for sponsoring.

Below are some pictures from the Showcase!

The event's presenters were kept busy and poured some great spirits.


Turns out people like this stuff.


Dan Mucciolo from Moet Hennessy USA poses with Kevin and Eileen before the event.


Kevin gets a quick pic with Simon Brooking, Brand Ambassador for Laphroaig and Ardmore.


Gardner Dunn from Suntory (Yamazaki and Hibiki Japanese whiskies) pours a dram for a lucky attendee.


Kevin and his good whisky friend, Brian Johnson from InterBev.

If you didn't attend the Showcase this year, we're planning to do it again next year, so stay tuned!