Ardbeg Spectacular Limited Edition

A first for Ardbeg, this whisky has been matured in highly sought-after port wine casks, then married with classic bourbon barrels.

Creating an extraordinarily smoky and balanced Ardbeg dram that imparts all manner of peculiar notes and aromas. This is devilish sweet meets smoky peat!

Port Wine & Bourbon casks, ABV 46%. 70cl.

Colour:

Sunset Orange

Aroma:

Curiously perfumed and aromatic, with lovely, fragrant top notes like lavender, vetiver and incense candles. Underneath this are some deeper notes, a touch of leather, some almond nuttiness, and a touch of wax. A splash of water opens up the bouquet, revealing touches of woodsmoke, 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, savoury, smoky flavours- eucalyptus oil, salted caramel toffee, smoked pecan nuts, fragrant woodsmoke, 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 mentholic sensation.