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Roll up, Roll up... Ladies, gentlemen and Ardbeggians, step right up and behold a modern marvel of maturation -- Ardbeg Spectacular. We present to you a spectacle of showstopping flavours. Bear witness to a whisky that exhibits all manner of peculiar notes and aromas. For the first time ever, Ardbeg Spectacular has been matured in rare port wine casks. Years in ex-bourbon and port wine casks have imparted a mesmerising array of bizarre notes. Fragrant lavender, vetiver and incense candles tumble into rich almond nuttiness. Deeper notes such as damp peat and woodsmoke introduce a daring double act of creosote and tar, before leather and minty chocolate leap across to sweet pear crumble and salted caramel fudge. A bewildering display of distilling, Ardbeg Spectacular is a certifiable phenomenon of flavour. So come one, come all and feast your palate on the most extraordinary spirit ever to grace this occasion we call Ardbeg Day. Ardbeg 'The untamed spirit of Islay'
| Alcohol by Volume | 46.0% |
| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
| UPC | 081753839796 |
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Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
This new creation, which marks the first time that Ardbeg has ever used port pipes for maturation, shows balance and restraint that belie its over-the-top name. … fitting for a dram you want to taste again and again.
A peat blast on the nose, softened by tart and sweet notes of lemon. The palate is peated and spicy, with Golden Delicious apples, honey, cracked pepper, charcoal, candle wax, and light soapiness. … Spectacular is aptly named.
The whisky begins with notes of bacon, beach bonfire smoke, and cigar ash. … The fruit flavors are tough to find at first, but further tastes intensifies their presence. Still, the peaty flavors dominate the dram.
2 medals from 2 competitions, 2024.
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