Scotland, 46%
Ladies,gentlemen and Ardbeggians,step right up and behold a modern marvel of maturation-Ardbeg Spectacular.We present to you a spectacle of showstopping flavours.Bear witness to a whisky that exhibits all manner of peculiar notes and aromas.For the first time ever,Ardbeg Spectacular has been matured in rare port wine casks.Years in ex-bourbon and port wine casks have imparted a mesmerising array of bizarre notes.Fragrant lavender,vetiver and incense candles tumble into rich almond nuttiness.Deeper notes such as damp peat and woodsmoke introduce a daring double act of creosote and tar,before leather and minty chocolate leap across to sweet pear crumble and salted caramel fudge.A bewildering display of distilling,Ardbeg Spectacular is a certifiable phenomenon of flavour.So come one,come all and feast your palate on the most extraordinary spirit ever to grace this occasion we call Ardbeg Day.
Nose: Perfumed and aromatic, with notes of lavender followed by leather, woodsmoke, mint and an almond nuttiness.
Palate: Full and oily with a salty menthol freshness and woodsmoke with sweeter notes of toffee, apple crumble and fudge.
Finish: Long and lingering with leather, salted caramel and that minty note persisting.