Ardbeg Scorch

Description

Bottled to celebrate Ardbeg Day 2021 and Islay’s definitely-real-and-totally-not-made-up flavour breathing dragon! Matured in heavily charred ex-boubon American oak barrels, whisky creator, Dr.Bill Lumsden said: *By using our most heavily charred casks, we’ve created a fire-breathing beast of a dram!

Nose : On the nose, frighteningly intense aromas of soot and smoke lie in wait. Hints of aniseed and fragrant patchouli interlace with bold notes of quenched steel and saddle soap. With a drop of water, herbal top notes of briarwood, sage and pine wisp their way to the fore.
Palate: Take a sip and experience layer upon layer of flavour. An oily mouthfeel grips the senses. Billowy clouds of sweet smoke and dragon charred oak permeate the palate, while grilled fare and black licorice weave between notes of medicinal lozenge.
A long and heroic finale, with a subtle tarry aftertaste. A finish that will drag on, well into its happily ever after. Bottled at 46% alc/vol.