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 Ice Cream" - we couldn't agree more.
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Weighty and pungent. Big, dark peat notes and creosote. Almost like a burning tire, extinguished with powerful sea spray.
Full, but, surprisingly, unlike the nose. Full of cereal notes and dry wood with a leafy green quality. Sweet, dark almonds and walnuts and a thick cream, all stitched together with heavy smoke.
Powerful smoke creeps back in, creamy.
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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.
