Ardbeg, 25-Year-Old, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)
- 46% alcohol
- Scotch Whisky
- Susannah Skiver Barton
- 95/100
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Description
The twin limiting factors of the distillery’s comparatively small size and its late-20th-century propensity to be mothballed for years on end means that Ardbeg of this age is highly scarce. Trademark sooty smoke abounds alongside well-judged oak. Wood notes support the immensely characterful spirit, especially on the supremely lengthy finish. Pair this with chocolate or chocolatey desserts. I find it nearly impossible not to desire a second glass, especially when shared with kindred spirits.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Critics reviews
Briny smoke integrates with sweet bakery aromas: vanilla, streusel, ginger-spiced pound cake, cinnamon, and allspice, studded with nuts and dried apple. With water, butterscotch oozes out. The palate's silky texture is an ideal base for warm vanilla, toasted nuts, toffee, and milk chocolate, swirling with iodine peat and gentle gingerbread spices. The finish is complex, compelling, and quite lengthy with ginger, white pepper, allspice, saline, coffee grounds, dried apple, and lingering smoke. Collectible)
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