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Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 1990 16 Years Old

Brand	Ardbeg
Expression	Airigh Nam Beist 1990 16 Years Old
Type	Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age	16 Year Old
Vintage	1990
Abv	46.00%
Produced at	Ardbeg Distillery
Region	Islay
Launched	1815
Availability	Oddbins, Tesco, Vintage House, Milroy's of Soho, The Whisky Exchange
Guide Price	£41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website	http://www.ardbeg.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 61 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Nose
Weighty, phenolic. Foggy coal smoke, then more lifted and complex. Arbroath smokie, tar.
Palate
A lick of cream brings to mind an alcoholic Cullen skink. Shows maturity along with toasted almond, biscuity cereal. Not overly heavy, a good tongue-coating texture with persistent smoke.
Finish
Caramelised, smooth, then smoke returns.
Comment
A welcome addition to the range.

Arthur Motley

Nose
Ashy, smoky and lemony. Seaweed, apple, mint and tea tree oil. Intense, snarling and complex.
Palate
Not quite the assault Iâ��d expected but delicious all the same. Lots of sweetness, tea tree, ash and a vegetal/autumn leaf flavour.
Finish
Smoked meats and a persistent seaweed.
Comment
For all its chest-beating, smoking-gun aroma, the palate is softer and more approachable. Compelling.

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