The first Ardbeg aged in port wine barrels, this limited edition bottle of 2024 combines the smokiness of traditional Ardbeg aged in bourbon barrels with the dark sweetness derived from port wine barrels, creating a gorgeous and complex world never before experienced in Ardbeg. The dramatic richness and acrobatic twist in color is characteristic of whiskies aged in port wine casks. A parade of luxurious and bizarre phenols make for an avant-garde whisky with a sensational taste, as if you were experiencing a circus show.
The finish of Ardbeg Spectacular is reminiscent of the exuberance of watching a circus. Years of aging in bourbon and port wine barrels have given Ardbeg a spectacular flavor never before tasted. Salted caramel and tar boldly complement the distinctive notes of mint chocolate, incense, lavender, and smoked nuts. Like a circus showpiece performance not to be missed, Ardbeg Day 2024 Limited Edition Bottle is one to look forward to!”
(Gillian MacDonald, Master Blender, Ardbeg Distillery)
Tasting Notes
Hue: Orange like a sunset.
Nose: Magnificent lavender top notes give way to vetiver and incense. Deeper notes of leather and wax dance with the rich nuttiness of almonds. As it is watered down, gentle nuances of woodsmoke and wet peat moss emerge. Slightly mentholated notes and antique leathery nuances jump in.
Taste: Salty, sweet, and savory flavors burst forth in the mellow mouthfeel. Peat smoke, eucalyptus oil, mint chocolate, and toffee mingle with smoked pecan nuts, creosote, and tar, with a hint of sweet pear crumble and fudge flavors in the background.
Lingering: long aftertaste of salted caramel and cool menthol.
At “BAR SHINKAI,” each glass is available for 45 ml: 4,290 yen, 30 ml: 2,860 yen, and 15 ml: 1,430 yen.
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