Ardbeg Scorch Limited Edition Fiercely Charred Casks

The MacDougall family established Ardbeg Distillery in 1815, and it is located on the island of Islay’s southern shore. The distillery, which became infamous for making some of the strongest and most robust Scotch whisky in the business, employed almost one-third of the island’s inhabitants at the end of the 19th century. The distillery is still a living example of Scottish ingenuity and tradition today.

Malted barley that has been peated to about 50 phenol parts per million is used to make Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch Whisky. When the peated barley reaches the distillery, it is crushed and ground with water from Loch Uigeadail and then fermented in Oregon pine washbacks. Wooden washbacks absorb some of the heat produced during fermentation, making the whisky lighter and richer, but they are more costly and more difficult to maintain than stainless steel washbacks. Furthermore, the whisky receives carbolic chemicals from the wooden washbacks.

After 55 hours of fermentation, the wash undergoes two distillations: one in a copper-pot wash still and another in a copper-pot spirit still. Part of the evaporating vapors are pumped back into the pot and re-distilled since the spirit still has a purifier that serves as a little condenser. This purification method, which is uncommon in the industry, produces whiskey with a distinctively malty and crisp flavor islays definitelyrealandtotallynotmadeup flavour breathing dragon.

A limited-edition bottle of Ardbeg Scorch was produced in 2021 to commemorate Ardbeg Day, which fell on June 5 of that year. It honors Islay’s “definitely-real-and-totally-not-made-up” dragon and is matured in used American oak casks used for bourbon. Its smokey and charred flavor is sure to appeal to Ardbeg and peat lovers both. The special release has a 92 proof bottle day and islays definitelyrealandtotallynotmadeup flavour.

Enjoy this limited-edition whisky today to commemorate Ardbeg Day!

Notes on Tasting for Islay single malt scotch whisky

The nose is greeted by smoke and soot scents, along with notes of patchouli and anise. There are layers of licorice, sweet smoke, charred oak, and medicinal undertones on the palate, along with an oily texture. Long-lasting tarry notes characterize the finish ardbeg day and islays definitelyrealandtotallynotmadeup.

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