Ardbeg Dolce

Description

Brand: Ardbeg
Category: Whisky
Type: Single Malt
Region: Scotland – Islay
Strength: 47.8% alc/vol

Inspired by the golden age of 1960s Italian cinema, Ardbeg Dolce blends Mediterranean charm with Ardbeg”s bold, rugged spirit. Matured in Sicilian Marsala wine casks and classic bourbon barrels, it balances sweet flavours of apricot, marmalade and dark chocolate with notes of roasted nuts and smoky applewood. Sicilian sweet meets Islay Peat..

Tasting notes:
Nose: Rich and complex, the smoke is softened – mellowed by bursts of apricot, plump raisins, sticky date and tangy stewed apple. Orange marmalade lifts it all with a citrusy brightness. A splash of water reveals the deeper, earthier layers: roasted mushrooms, pine needles, salted fish, capers and olives. An Islay pantry meets a Sicilian garden.
Palate: Spices lead the way in cinnamon, star anise and a flicker of liquorice heat. Then the sweetness unfolds with maple smoked wood, baked dates with walnuts, honeycomb and dark chocolate. Dried fruits follow close behind, wrapped in lemon rind and balanced by a savoury twist of salted nuts and dried herbs.
The finish is long and layered, with smoked applewood, drying tobacco,
bonfire embers and rich, chewy peat oils.