Ardbeg, Spectacular, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)
- 46% alcohol
- Scotch Whisky
- David Flemming
- 93/100
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Description
Named no. 11 in Whisky Advocate's Top 20 of 2024.
A first for Ardbeg, this whisky has been matured in highly sought-after port wine casks and 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!
Sunset Orange colour. Curiously perfumed and aromatic, with lovely fragrant top notes like lavender, vetiver, and incense candle sticks. 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.
The mouthfeel is salty but viscous at the same time. It leads into 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 fudge. Finally, on the long lingering aftertaste, more leather, salted caramel and a cooling menthol sensation.
Critics reviews
This year’s Ardbeg Day release, using whiskies aged 9-13 years, 35% matured in bourbon barrels and the rest in port casks. A peat blast on the nose, softened by tart and sweet notes of lemon. The palate is peated and spicy, with Golden Delicious apples, honey, cracked pepper, charcoal, candle wax, and light soapiness. The finish is long, with apple, smoke, and honey, ending with subtle pepper spice. Spectacular is aptly named.
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