Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.2%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £159.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Ardbeg's characteristic peat and salinity meet rich sherry influence in this 14-year-old, finished in a Pedro Ximénez octave cask whose small size ensures intense cask interaction. The result balances Islay smoke with dark fruit and wine complexity.
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Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 14-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 52.2% 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 characteristic peat and salinity meet rich sherry influence in this 14-year-old, finished in a Pedro Ximénez octave cask whose small size ensures intense cask interaction. The result balances Islay smoke with dark fruit and wine complexity.
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