ARDBEG 'Corryvreckan' The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottle (70cl) 57.1%abv (los)

Description

This is one of the legendary Islay malts. This was released to replace Airigh Nam Beist, choosing a more medicinal style over the creamier style of the beastie. Nose: Sticking plasters, buttery, creamy, roast chicken crisps, herbal, almost a hint of pine…
Palate: Cream, spices, tingling, fresh fruit, medicinal, plasters, Clementines. Orange peels.
Finish: Salty, more medicinal, smoked meats, peat is fleeting, tarmac, chilli, salt. Salty, more medicinal, smoked meats, peat is fleeting, tarmac, chilli, salt. Overall: Astonishing - Whisky Bible 2011: NAS Single Malt Scotch of the Year; 96.5 Points