Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £1999
- Community rating
- 2.71 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Ardbeg's 1998 vintage aged for 13 years in two Pedro Ximenez butts before release at Fèis Ìle 2011, marrying the distillery's signature peat smoke with rich, dark sherry sweetness. A rare example of the Islay distillery exploring heavily sherried maturation.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 is a 13-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's 1998 vintage aged for 13 years in two Pedro Ximenez butts before release at Fèis Ìle 2011, marrying the distillery's signature peat smoke with rich, dark sherry sweetness. A rare example of the Islay distillery exploring heavily sherried maturation.
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