Past batch
The range
Ar11
Limited Edition
Nearly two decades of aging have not tamed the classic smokiness of this Ardbeg. Expect a brawny dram where sweet, spicy and meaty flavours battle it out over open flames. Only 840 bottles produced.
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Core Flavour
MARINATED MEAT ON THE GRILL -
Cask details
2000 DISTILLATE AGED 12 YEARS IN AMERICAN OAK AND THEN A FURTHER 7 YEARS IN A 1ST FILL PX BUTT -
Strength
56.8% -
Distillery
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Distillery status
WORKING -
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Tasting notes
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Nose
Incense thrown on a log fire. Spiced fruitcake with raisins, star anise and saffron served on a wooden board. -
Palate
Intense flavours of leather, clove, burnt caramel and liquorice. Teriyaki glaze on barbeque ribs. With water, it develops fruity notes of plum jam and dried blackcurrants. -
Finish
Long and bittersweet – an espresso served with biscotti and chunks of dark chocolate.
Flavour
- Grilled meat
- Cloves
- Berries
- Leather
- Peat smoke