Distilled in 1996 at Ardmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands, this peated single malt has spent two decades maturing in ex-bourbon and ex-Islay casks. Bottled at 49.3% abv, the age statement is unusually high for the distillery, which was once produced almost exclusively for use in Teacher's blended Scotch.

Ardmore was built by Wm. Teacher at the end of the 19th century, and as a rare peated Highland single malt, provided the smoky qualities in their well-loved blends. Now in the hands of Beam Suntory, there have been very few official bottlings, but the independent releases that have appeared over the years are much sought after.