Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.7%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £139.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Ardbeg's 14-year-old undergoes a finishing period in a Pedro Ximénez octave cask—smaller vessels that intensify sherry influence through increased wood contact. The result is a marriage of Islay's classic smoke and salt with rich, concentrated dark fruit and spice.
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Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%) is a 14-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 47.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, chocolate, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's 14-year-old undergoes a finishing period in a Pedro Ximénez octave cask—smaller vessels that intensify sherry influence through increased wood contact. The result is a marriage of Islay's classic smoke and salt with rich, concentrated dark fruit and spice.
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