Ardbeg 1815 Limited Edition

Ardbeg 1815 Limited Edition
Bottled 2015. To commemorate the 200th Anniversary of this legendary Islay distillery.
Bottle number 268 of 400. The whisky was distilled in 1974 and 1975 and aged for 33 years with a further 8 years spent marrying in glass containers for preservation and had been matured in both Bourbon and Sherry cask. In presentation carton. Good label. -
Colour: Rich, deep amber

Aroma: Mellow and seductive, but firm and powerful at the same time, most definitely announcing its presence. A beautiful fragrance of sweet woodsmoke to start with, interwoven with a heady, pungent aroma reminiscent of rum and raisin ice cream. Then comes an array of scents straight from the bakery croissants, brioche and freshly baking bread. Befitting a whisky of this vintage, rich notes of dark chocolate truffle are encountered, along with black cherry and aniseed.
This superbly complex dram does not need water. However, a few, sparing drops will reward the curious imbiber with some classic Ardbeg aromas: leather and a distant herbal note, like pine resin or limes.

Flavour: A texture which is creamy, smooth and ever-so-slightly mouthwatering carries into a breathtaking spectrum of flavours: jasmine and Lapsang Souchong teas, abundant sweet toffee notes, a cornucopia of spices (cinnamon, pepper, star anise and mixed spice) and juicy, ripe Seville oranges. The smoke is almost unbelievably well-integrated, persisting throughout the sumptuous taste experience, yet never overpowering the other myriad and complex flavours.

Finish: Long, with an abundance of raisins and dates. A finish as sweet as the memories it leaves behind...
70cl. Single Malt., 50.1% volume.
1 bottle