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Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Whisky

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Whisky

Regular price £188.50
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Tasting notes

Nose

Tarry, farmyard peat smoke with a sticky sweetness and hints of dark chocolate.

Palate

Bittersweet and ashy, with peppermint, coffee, aniseed, cinnamon and medicinal notes.

Finish

Long, bold and almost numbing.

Full product description

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours is a rare, limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky born from a disruptive experiment at the distillery: the legendary purifier on the still was removed. This crucial component is normally responsible for Ardbeg's signature balance.

The absence of the purifier results in an ominous dram where the familiar harmony between peat and floral fruitiness is broken. Instead, the untamed, darker flavours and notes of the spirit have risen, filling the senses. This non-chill filtered whisky is bottled at 46% ABV, having been matured in ex-bourbon casks.

Expect dramatic, aromatic pungency with wisps of aniseed twists, cinnamon balls, and antiseptic lozenges floating on the palate. The finish is long and bold, showcasing Ardbeg's intense character in an unexpectedly dark and compelling form. This is a must-try for those seeking an untamed expression of Islay peat.

Product details
DistilleryArdbeg Distillery
ClassificationSingle Malt Scotch Whisky
RegionIslay
Size700ml
ABV46%

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