50,9°
Distillery : Ardbeg - Islay
Double Charred Oak, Sherry and Experimental BBQ Casks
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 54 ppm
This limited edition was released just over two years ago now. It is the result of one of those crazy experiments, with BBQ casks that came from who knows where. There are also double charred casks, which means you'll really notice the charcoal. Fortunately, a few sherry casks are there to soften the atmosphere.
Let's Taste It :
Heavy charcoal smoke, oily wisps, fresh vanilla, sea spray, crushed raspberries, toasted oak, artichoke heart, chalky and earthy peat. Quite strong medicinal notes, ether, disinfectant. Veins of lignite, blueberry jam. Smoked ham, Viandox. Charred steak. On the palate, cooking oil, red fruit coulis, pomegranate juice, dark chocolate, coal nuggets, thick and herbaceous peat. Very measured spices. Long finish, close to explosive, redcurrants and dragon fruit, liquid butter, anthracite, pipe tobacco, toasted leather.
In Short,
It's a pleasant, well-made whisky, very meaty and smoky, which really does remind you of a barbecue. The nose really evolves, starting with lots of smoke and charcoal, saturated with red fruit, then coated with coastal notes and a hint of vanilla. I liked it, but I find it smells a lot like something burnt. I prefer my steak cooked medium. To be honest, I find the price disproportionate, especially now that it's only available on the secondary market.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
The Bombpops - Outta Hand
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