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Ardbeg Lord of the Isles, 25 Years Old

Brand Ardbeg
Expression Lord of the Isles, 25 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 25 Year Old
Abv 46.00%
Produced at Ardbeg Distillery
Region Islay
Launched 1815
Availability UK, US & Europe
Guide Price £71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.
Website http://www.ardbeg.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 38 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Fragrant. Sea air. Distant smoke.
Palate
More fruitiness than any other Ardbeg. Candied orange peel and cherries. Walnuts, almonds. Marzipan. Bittersweet. Spicy. The roundness of flavours masks the peat.
Finish
Long, haughty. Steely.
Comment
Becomes more complex with age. I admire its style, but hanker for the bravado of the younger Ardbegs.

Dave Broom

Nose
Phenolic: sooty smoke, beach bonfire, creosote, ozone, brine but with some sweet, biscuity malt. Complex.
Palate
Quite dry, but enough oiliness and sweet fruit to balance the sootiness. Good balance.
Finish
Long, firm.
Comment
All of Ardbeg's uncompromising directness with extra complexity.

 



 

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