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Solar winds of peat bonfire smoke, deep space vanilla Pods, baked Alaska constellation, shooting stars of pineapple and mango on a buttered toasted equinox.
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2008 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask ex-Laphroaig barrel #TWB1031 bottled March 2022 to mark the Solar Eclipse witnessed during the the Apollo 12 Mission, 1969. 135 numbered bottles. On November 14th 1969 Apollo 12 launched from the Kennedy Space Center on a mission to explore the Moon's Ocean of Storms. After exploring the lunar surface, Commander Charles Conrad and Pilot Alan Bean returned to command module 'Yankeee Clipper'. During the flight home and shortly before Earth reentry, the Apollo 12 command module went behind the Earth relative to the Sun. The resulting solar eclipse was famously captured by the astronauts on 16mm film. "This Is Really Spectacular".
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Ardmore
Founded in 1898 by Adam Teacher, son of William Teacher, Ardmore Distillery is situated in Kennethmont within Scotland’s prestigious Highland whisky region, just south of Huntly. Leveraging soft Highland spring water and locally sourced peat, Ardmore benefits from its strategic location near Kennethmont railway station on the Great North of Scotland Railway, ensuring efficient distribution. Equipped with eight stills, the distillery significantly contributes to blended Scotch whisky production while crafting its exclusive single malt range, including the renowned Ardmore Traditional and Ardmore 12 Year Old Port Wood. Committed to maintaining exceptional quality and exclusivity through limited production, Ardmore Distillery seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, making it a favorite among whisky enthusiasts, collectors, and those seeking a distinguished single malt Scotch whisky for special occasions.
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