Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 2455) - Chenin Blanc Barrel (Fèis Ìle 2019)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.8%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £1800
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Cooked Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Ardbeg's heavily peated character meets the unexpected sweetness of a Chenin Blanc barrel in this 2003 distillate, bottled for Fèis Ìle 2019. The wine cask finish adds aromatic complexity to Islay's signature smoke and brine, with only 231 bottles produced from this single cask.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2003 (cask 2455) - Chenin Blanc Barrel (Fèis Ìle 2019) is a 15-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Scotland), bottled at 52.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and fruity character — smokey, medicinal, cooked fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's heavily peated character meets the unexpected sweetness of a Chenin Blanc barrel in this 2003 distillate, bottled for Fèis Ìle 2019. The wine cask finish adds aromatic complexity to Islay's signature smoke and brine, with only 231 bottles produced from this single cask.
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