Similar in character to Talisker Port Ruighe as both the port influence and the phenol levels are concerned. The Ardmore smoke is less coastal / salty and more herbal / earthy, though.
A sweet and winey nose. Some creamy vanilla and a hefty helping of fruity esters combine to create an impression of raspberries and strawberries in yoghurt. Behind (or on top, or to the side of, depending on your favorite locational metaphor) that there are damp autumnal forest floors, smoked cheese (Scamorza, anyone?), some serious umami (soy sauce, Marmite) and bonfire embers. With time, a leathery, nutty sensation comes up as well, almost as in a sherry-matured whisky. Nice nose altogether!

In the mouth, the sense of fruit yoghurt continues. Taste is sweet all the way though, even when the sweetness is joined by some peppery oak in the finish. Speaking of the finish, it's... let's say "extended" rather than long. This is due primarily to the peated malt; I don't find that the casks do a lot of work here. Sadly, the fruity sweetness leaves an impression of artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, and the like) after it has died down, which subtracts from the experience.

To my mind, the combination of vegetal, herbal notes and sweet fruity aromas clashes rather than meshes, at least on the tongue. The initially mentioned Talisker & Port combo is a better fit in this regards.
That being said, this is still quality stuff, properly aged, with a good-to-very-good nose and a decent ABV. I'm just not enthusiastic about the port influence on the palate.

[November, 2015]  I emptied a bottle together with friends that I bought for 49 Euros in October, 2015. 

In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 85.  My notes state an easy-to-drink and enjoyable dram without any special characteristics.  The port finish is recognisable but not dominant at all.  Quaffable...