49°
Distillery : Ardbeg - Islay
Marsala and Bourbon Casks
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2012
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 54 ppm
This limited edition of 15,000 units pays tribute not only to the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei, but above all to the space probe that bears his name, launched in 1989 towards Jupiter. A few samples of this blend were sent into space aboard the Soyuz capsule in 2011, with the aim of observing the evolution of the whisky's molecules and aromas in a micro-gravity universe.
Let's Taste It :
First the fruity influence of marsala casks, with candied cherries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, cinnamon, star anise, then the peat rises, grimy, rocky, oily. The marriage is made after a short struggle. At last, iodine freshness, but with thicker, earthier peat. At the end, the marsala is discreet, but it comes back on the palate, almost vinous, thick and tasty, muscat grapes, cranberry juice, then the spices rise. The finish is very long and quite deep, with caramel, red fruits and cumin.
In Short,
A very pleasant expression, strongly marked by marsala, but totally disproportionately priced.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear
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