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A rare Ardbeg Islay single malt distilled in 1998, matured for 10 years in a new toasted-oak hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength in 2008.
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A rare Ardbeg Islay single malt distilled in 1998, matured for 10 years in a new toasted-oak hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength in 2008.
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87.5 / 100 · Based on 2 published reviews.
The intense peat smoke sounds like the main event, but fresh citrus and vanilla give it some balance. The coastal, toasted-oak character makes this feel bold rather than especially easygoing.
The 54% ABV is a notable detail, while the character rests on the contrast of intense peat smoke with vanilla, toasted-oak creaminess and fresh citrus. Briny coastal smoke and orchard fruit broaden the nose, then peppery embers carry the toasted oak into a long coastal finish. That balance gives this Islay single malt a clear sense of shape. A compelling direction for someone drawn to smoke with sweetness and citrus alongside it.