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Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990

(70cl, 46%)
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990

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Interesting fact… Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 whisky spells its name whisky as it originates in Scotland. Had it been produced in America its name would be Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 whiskey, instead of whisky.

Airigh Nam Beist Bottling Note

This 16 year old was matured in ex-bourbon casks. The rather ominous 'Airigh Nam Beist' derives from the Scotch Gaelic for 'Shelter of the Beast'. Ardbeg describe this as "Ardbeg Icecream" - we couldn't agree more.

Airigh Nam Beist Tasting Note

Nose: Weighty and pungent. Big, dark peat notes and creosote. Almost like a burning tire, extinguished with powerful sea spray.
Palate: Full, but, surprisingly, unlike the nose. Full of cereal notes and dry wood with a leafy green quality. Sweet, ...more

The Master of Malt

Rating (4.5)

Airigh Nam Beist details

Country
(Scotch Whisky)
Region
(Islay Whisky)
Distillery
(Ardbeg)
Bottler
(Ardbeg)

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Reviews of the Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990

Mr Murray

Rating (5)

The best bottle of liquid we've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Strong, heavy peat, with very little heat and a very fragren nose...it's stunning and the next bottle will be hidden away, to be saved for a very special occasion.

Bourbon and smoke

Rating (3.5)

A nice dram, but a bit strong on the Bourbon for my liking. It does have a rich peatiness however which lets you know that you are drinking a mature Ardbeg. Strong nose of tobacco pouch. Tastes of bourbon and finishes with long satisfying peat.

Pungent

Rating (5)

This is the most pungent 'standard' strength Ardbeg. It's full bodied, peaty, tarry, tobaccoey but not overly ethanolic. If you want big weight without the high alcohol content, this is your dram!

Smooth Smoke

Rating (5)

I found this similar to the 10yo but much smoother, gentler peat smoke and creamier. A Islay relaxation malt indeed, I Love it. Can be hard to find these days, buy whenever you can find it.

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