Ardbeg Spectacular Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This year’s limited-edition release, Ardbeg Spectacular. “We present to you a spectacle of show stopping flavors – a whisky that exhibits all manner of peculiar notes and aromas. For the first time in Ardbeg’s history, this malt has been matured in rare port wine casks, then married with classic bourbon barrels. Darker in nature, the port wine barrels bring a devilishly sweet side to this classically smoky Ardbeg”

COLOR: Sunset Orange NOSE: Curiously perfumed and aromatic, with lovely, fragrant top notes like lavender, vetiver and incense candles. Underneath are deeper notes of leather, almond nuttiness, and a touch of wax. A splash of water opens up the bouquet, revealing wood-smoke, damp peat moss, a hint of menthol and more antique leather. TASTE The mouthfeel is salty, but viscous at the same time, and leads in to a burst of huge, salty, savory, smoky flavours - eucalyptus oil, salted caramel toffee, smoked pecan nuts, fragrant wood-smoke, creosote and tar. There is also a background sweetness, like a smoky pear crumble and some fudge. FINISH Finally on the long lingering aftertaste, more leather, salted caramel and a cooling menthol sensation. ABV 46%