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Ardbeg Corryvreckan
Ardbeg Distillery Sample WH008024
Ardbeg
Whisky:
Ardbeg Distillery Sample WH008019
Serie:
Sample from a warehouse cask
Age:
14 years
Type:
Single malt
Distilled:
1998
Bottled:
04-04-2012
Cask Type:
Second Fill Sherry
Cask #:
2722
Strength:
53.9%
Distillery:
Ardbeg Distillery
Country:
Scotland: Islay
Date:
24-05-2012
Nose:
Gentle, almond, wood, red fruits, sherry.
Flavour:
Sal ammoniac, peaty, sherry, wood, white pepper.
Body:
Oily, creamy, stimulating, thick lasting finish.
Comments:
Every sip starts with a flavour explosion, so there's no settling down. Absolutely teriffic but it also mean all focus lies at the start. As a result it's not balanced, but thats to be expected from a sample which is only part of a 'proper' Ardbeg.
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