Ardbeg 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 4046) - First Fill Charred Red Wine Hogshead
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £699
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- A rare single cask Ardbeg (4046) distilled in 2012 and matured entirely in Portuguese red wine cask, bottled in 2022 at natural strength with only 295 bottles released. The red wine influence adds warm spice and fruit to Islay's signature peat and brine, creating an unconventional yet compelling profile.
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Ardbeg 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 4046) - First Fill Charred Red Wine Hogshead is a 10-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare single cask Ardbeg (4046) distilled in 2012 and matured entirely in Portuguese red wine cask, bottled in 2022 at natural strength with only 295 bottles released. The red wine influence adds warm spice and fruit to Islay's signature peat and brine, creating an unconventional yet compelling profile.
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