Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 70cl Whisky
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Single Malt
Scotland
1 Jan 1998
1 Jan 2011
Sherry
Yes
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Ardbeg's absolutely amazing Feis Ile bottling, bottled in 2011. This very rare Ardbeg was distilled in 1998 and aged in two Pedro Ximenez butts (making this the closest thing you'll ever get to a finished whisky from Ardbeg!). Genuinely one of the best whiskies we've ever tasted.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Really thick and rich. There’s an incredible amount going on, all of which is underpinned by this meaty, BBQ smoke. There’s some of the Ardbeg citrus, but mostly you’re greeted with aromas of tar, black treacle, smoked prune juice and sweet sherry.
Palate
An explosion floods over the palate, and it gives up intense notes of prunes, tangy plums, warm pastries and thick smoke. Hints of burnt sugar too, with just a little citric tanginess late palate.
Finish
Very long, and big on sherry. It has a perfect balance of wood smoke and sweet, over-ripe grapes, with a tinge of drying oak on the tail.
Overall
Absolutely staggering. One of the best Ardbegs we’ve ever tasted, and by proxy, one of the best whiskies we’ve ever had!
