Catalog product detail, market evidence, tasting notes, reviews, and collection actions.
This limited edition single malt Scotch whisky was unveiled at the 2013 Feis Ile festival, also known as Ardbeg Day. It is a vatting of 10-year-old spirit matured in a combination of American ex-bourbon barrels and Spanish Manzanilla sherry butts. The whisky commemorates 'Ardbog Day' and is known for its robust and complex profile with a distinct Islay character.
Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).
87.3 / 100 · Based on 3 published reviews.
teacup_notebook11 AugThere’s a clear contrast here between the crisp apple and ripe orange on the nose and the sherry sweetness, green olives, and smoky touch on the palate. The finish turns drier, with peppery oak and an ashy character, so this isn’t all sweetness and fruit. The name identifies bourbon and Manzanilla sherry casks, though it doesn’t specify a cask sequence. That combination of bright fruit, savoury notes, and gentle smoke makes for an engaging Islay single malt on paper.
The ripe orange and dried fig alongside sherry sweetness give this a lively, rounded character. The dry, ashy finish and gentle smoke add a firmer edge, so it isn’t all sweetness.
paperboatkit25 FebRich honey and sherry sweetness meet olives, salt, and a dry smoky edge.
