Ardbeg 26 Years Old The Ultimate Private Single Cask Whisky 50% Vol. 0,7l in gift box

Description

The Ardbeg 26 Years Old The Ultimate Private Single Cask Whisky is an extremely rare and exclusive bottling from the world-famous Islay distillery Ardbeg. This exceptional single cask whisky was distilled on 16 January 1996 and matured for over 26 years in a single cask before being bottled on 1 March 2022 at an alcohol content of 50% vol. Cask number 0020 yielded just 84 bottles, making this edition an extremely limited and sought-after collector’s rarity.

Ardbeg is known for its intense peat and smoke flavours, but this whisky develops an impressive complexity and elegance as it matures. The balance between smoky, sweet and spicy notes makes it an unforgettable flavour experience. Each bottle embodies the Ardbeg signature in its purest form – a whisky that will delight connoisseurs and collectors alike.

Tasting NoteColour: Deep amber with golden reflections.

Nose: Expressive peat smoke notes, combined with dark chocolate, dried fruit and a light sea breeze, vanilla, spicy oak.

Flavour: Full-bodied and complex. Smoky and earthy flavours merge with sweet honey, candied citrus fruits and a fine spiciness.

Finish: Langs, warming and intense, smoke, oak spice and a slight sweetness.

This Ardbeg 26 Years Old is a whisky that should be enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to fully appreciate its multi-faceted flavour. It harmonises perfectly with smoked wild salmon, dark chocolate with sea salt or mature blue cheese.