Single Malt
Scotland
No
Yes
This stunning expression from Islay's Ardbeg distillery on the Kildalton Coast is named after a nearby loch (pronounced "Oog-a-dal"). It's the perfect example of how sweet and savoury notes can work together spectacularly - you'll find Ardbeg's maritime salinity intact here, combined with dried fruit notes imparted by time spent in sherry casks. Kind of like when you mix sweet popcorn and salty popcorn together, it results in something absolutely wonderful.
Multifaceted, notes of peat and little flourishes of dark sugar, freshly ground espresso beans, cereal notes and a most sophisticated tar.
Led by sweet, ripe fruit and black forest honey. A good helping of malt. The throne then usurped by a powerful peat and smoked barley.
Very long, caramel and malt weave their way through peat smoke and dark sugar and just a hint of fresh espresso coffee before it finally peters out.
Such deft balance! How wonderful to sample Ardbeg so beautifully complimented by sherry.
Smells like catarrh pills from a distance Loved it though
It's taken me a while to really get to grips with Islay malts, but I glad I have. This is a lovely sip & saver malt. It is harsh! and will take me a while to finish, but I know I will enjoy every dram.
The smell alone makes the saliva run, it's one to be sipped and savoured, let the peat and smoke roll around your mouth, breathe out gently and the taste envelops you, I prefer a splash of water to mellow it slightly but each to their own?
I even prefer it to my dear Laphroaig
This is well worth the price. Such a tasty, peaty treat!!
