Ardbeg - Ardbog, 52.1%

Ardbeg

Ardbeg - Ardbog, 52.1% (WB 87.4)

Type : Single malt whisky
Vintage: Unknown
Bottled : 2013
Cask Type : ex-Bourbon Barrels & Manzanilla Sherry Butts
Age : Unknown
Strength : 52.1% vol.
Content : 700ml

Whiskybase: 87.49 pts (1,124 votes as at 2021.2.22)
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Ardbog 係Ardbeg 2013既Limited release, 想大家關注下Islay上既peat “bog”泥煤沼澤。

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Tasting Note from Master of Malt for reference:

Nose:
Sea salt and brine with some dark fruit and hints of barbecue. Maple syrup, plum, orange, mint and more herbal notes with a touch of tomato vine. White coffee develops.

Palate:
Big - it feels like all the moisture is being sucked out of your mouth at first but in a good way(!). Salt crusted raisins, rich nuttiness, pickled onions. Sounds odd but it’s honestly superb!

Finish:
There's red chilli heat on the finish as well as paprika.

Overall:
Ardbeg should be celebrated for their measured use of Manzanilla casks here - one of the best bottlings at Fèis Ìle 2013.