Elements of Islay takes on Ardbeg! This smoky single malt is the eleventh release in the "Ar" series, and spent its first 12 years of ageing in American oak. Then, it spent another seven years in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butt before it was bottled at cask strength. Only 840 bottles were released at 56.8% ABV.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Smouldering smoky oak, with dried fruit, liquorice and cherry jam.

Palate

Barbecued meat marinated in honey and soy, with clove-studded orange, burnt brown sugar and anise.

Finish

Plum tart and lots of barbecue smoke, with dusty cocoa.

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