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Whisky Magazine Award Winner Ardbeg Lord of the Isles, 25 Years Old

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 Distillery and specialist retailers.
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 21 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Sea air and smokiness – evocative sootiness.
Palate
Silky. The touch of fruitiness, usually reminiscent of lemons, is sweeter, with a momentary suggestion of cherries. The flavours become almondy and walnut-like, then rooty and peppery.
Finish
Long, haughty.
Comment
Lots of flavour development, complexity and refinement. Very elegant, but where is the clamour of battle?

Dave Broom

Nose
Gentle and complex: orange/marmalade, sponge cake with pink icing, calfskin leather, angelica and smoke.
Palate
Soft and fragrant, light leathery notes then a smoky bonfire.
Finish
Light medicinal (Savlon/Germolene) then smoke.
Comment
Mellower than you’d expect but beautifully balanced.

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