Ardbeg Corryvreckan 700mL
Ardbeg Corryvreckan 700mL 57.1 ABV
The Ardbeg distillery is one of the best known distilleries in one of the finest whisky-producing regions in the world. The isle of Islay is renowned for crafting peaty, smoky and superbly-balanced scotch whisky and the Ardbeg distillery -- located in the south of the island -- produces some of the finest of this style. Corryvrecken is the name of the world's third largest whirlpool, which is located off the west coast of Scotland. The Ardbeg Corryvreckan has been named after the whirlpool, which takes it name from the Scotch Gaelic term for "cauldron of the speckled seas". Aptly named, there is something of the whirlpool about this magnificent spirit, as its range of sensations tear into the nose and palate (see tasting notes below). A truly superb scotch, the Ardbeg Corryvreckan is now available from the MyBottleShop Islay Whisky Collection.
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.
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Price / Unit | Bottle |
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Bottle/Glass Size | 700mL |
ABV% | 57.1 |
Brand | Ardbeg |
Varietal | Single Malt Whisky |
Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
Box | Yes |
Condition | New |
Closure | Cork |
Date of Release | 1 Jan 2009 |