Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

Scotland | Islay, Scotland

Traditionally, during production the purifier catches the heaviest vapours which means that Ardbeg is not just “all peat” but gets a supremely balanced taste.

For the release of this batch the purifier was removed from the distillation process before being matured in classic Ardbeg casks. And this whisky is the consequence.

Heavy Vapours have risen, making this dram the most full-blown Ardbeg ever.

A splash of water opens the bouquet, with some dark chocolate cream, and a hint of smoked artichoke. The mouthfeel is spicy/warming, with an initial burst of bittersweet flavours –coal dust, cardamon, peppermint, eucalyptus, and more dark chocolate with some coffee grits. In the background there are some old-fashioned boiled sweets, like aniseed twists, cinnamon balls, and antiseptic lozenges. The aftertaste lingers long and bold with an ongoing, almost anaesthetising sensation.

Ardbeg wash distilled without the purifier & matured in classic Ardbeg casks. 46% Alc/Vol.

$259.00