Ardbeg Spectacular
The Tasting Notes
Curiously perfumed and aromatic, with lovely, fragrant top notes like lavender, vetiver and incense candles. Underneath this are some deeper notes, a touch of leather, some almond nuttiness, and a touch of wax.
The mouthfeel is salty, but viscous at the same time, and leads in to a burst of huge, salty, savoury, smoky flavours- eucalyptus oil, salted caramel toffee, smoked pecan nuts, fragrant woodsmoke, creosote and tar.
Finally on the long lingering aftertaste, more leather, salted caramel and a cooling mentholic sensation.
Details
highlight an unusual maturation approach within the distillery’s modern range.
For the first time, Ardbeg was matured with a combination of ex-bourbon casks and rare port wine casks, creating a distinctive release that explores the interaction between rich fortified wine influence and Ardbeg’s smoky Islay spirit. The bottling was presented as part of Ardbeg Day celebrations and highlights the distillery’s ongoing experimentation with cask types.
Non-chill filtered.
This bottle is part of a Private Collection and is not kept on the premises. If you wish to view this bottle in person, please contact a member of the team by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so that we can arrange for it to be brought into the business.
This bottle is viewable by appointment only.
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