DESCRIPTION
For the first time in 20 years, Ardbeg Distillery is releasing an aged whisky that will be permanently available.
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan (pronounced Tri Van) is a rare 19 Year Old single malt scotch whisky and is inspired by the heavenly vista of Traigh Bhan on Islay, known locally as The Singing Sands. But, beguiling as this beach is, it is can also be treacherous. The Sands are seductive yet volatile, and this whisky is no different.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, waves of sweet wood smoke and tart crème fraîche lap gently over bold notes of savoury fennel, celeriac and roasted tea leaves. A splash of water releases a gust of fresh seaspray, followed by irresistible aromas of leather, eucalyptus oil and pine.
Ripples turn to torrents as the true nature of this dram emerges. An intensely salty mouthfeel shifts like the tides into soothing medicinal notes. Swells of aniseed pass over the palate, before rich fudge, birch tar and peat smoke crash down wildly. Eventually, savoury and smoke collide in a sharp, intense and satisfyingly long finish.
ABV-46.2%
