Ardbeg Heavy Vapours 2023 Limited Edition Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours 2023 Limited Edition Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours is the name of this edition from the cult distillery at Islay - created by Ardbeg's Masterblender Bill Lumsden for Ardbeg Day 2023 and for the first time in the distillery's history, they have distilled without the use of their "Purifier". It is matured in classic Ardbeg casks, namely American ex-bourbon oak barrels, which gives a unique flavor to the whisky.

Distillery: Ardbeg
Name: Ardbeg Heavy Vapours 2023
Age: NA
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Bourbon Casks
Alc. strength: 46 %
70 cl.
Other: - Rare Limited Release

Color: Pale Straw
Aroma: Intense, pungent & aromatic, with a distinctive farmyard aroma, along with a crunchy aroma, like creosote or tarry rope. The smoke is all dominating, but has a slightly sweet edge to it.

Taste: The mouthfeel is spicy and warming, with an initial burst of bittersweet flavours coal dust, cardamon, peppermint, eucalyptus, and more dark chocolate with some coffee grits.

Finnish: The aftertaste lingers long and bold with an ongoing, almost anaesthetising sensation