Ardbeg Grooves Ardbeg Day 2018 Committee Release

Rating36/40
OriginScotland, Islay, South Shore
DistilleryArdbeg
OwnerLVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton SE via Glenmorangie
SeriesArdbeg Day Committee Release
StyleSingle Malt Whisky
PeatedYes
CaskRecharred Red Wine Casks
BottledNovember 23rd, 2017
Strength51.5% (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)

9

Nose

9.0/10

Palate

8.0/10

Finish

10.0/10

Balance

9.0/10