Rating | 36/40 |
Origin | Scotland, Islay, South Shore |
Distillery | Ardbeg |
Owner | LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton SE via Glenmorangie |
Series | Ardbeg Day Committee Release |
Style | Single Malt Whisky |
Peated | Yes |
Cask | Recharred Red Wine Casks |
Bottled | November 23rd, 2017 |
Strength | 51.5% (103.2 proof) |
Price | $115-300 |
Nose: Dark smoke, earth and coarse bark mulch. (9/10)
Palate: Broad, root-y, a little like licking rough bark but without the stabbiness and cuttiness of it. (8/10)
Finish: Deep and broad, wild mushrooms. Porcini? (10/10)
Balance: Just… lovely. (9/10)