Ardbeg Spectacular 1980 chewy liquorice and candied orange

chewy liquorice and candied orange with a hint of sea-spray and smoke

thus suspending its development and capturing it in the bottle at the perfect moment

After disgorgement

Matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks

Ardbeg Spectacular 1980 chewy liquorice and candied orangeThe limited release for 2024's Ardbeg Day, Ardbeg Spectacular was matured in a combination of ex bourbon and port wine casks, a first for the distillery. Non chillfiltered and bottled at 46%. (Bottle size 750ml) Nose: Perfumed and aromatic with lavender and incense candles. Leather, almond nuttiness and a touch of wax. A splash of water opens things up revealing woodsmoke, damp peat moss, menthol and antique leather. Palate: Salty and viscous with