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
- 10 years in a charred red wine hogshead, and it's from Islay. At £699, either 'Smokey' is worth every penny, or someone's taking the mickey.
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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.
10 years in a charred red wine hogshead, and it's from Islay. At £699, either 'Smokey' is worth every penny, or someone's taking the mickey.
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