Royal Mile Whiskies – Ardbeg 15 years old 2008 #5078 55%

£190.83

Ardbeg distillery presents Royal Mile Whiskies – Ardbeg 15 years old 2008 #5078 55%, released in 2023. There were 674 bottles in this release.

This whisky has a unique nose of wet oily rags, charred pineapple esters, wet coals and caramel, complimented by big and oily, unmistakably islay with an industrial coastal punch on the palate, and topped off by a a long charry finish with bbqs and charred marshmallows for days, then burnt rubber finish.

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Royal Mile Whiskies – Ardbeg 15 years old 2008 #5078 55%

Ardbeg

The distillery can be found in a small cove on the south coast of Islay. It was in 1815 that the distillery was established and founded by John McDougal. Despite going on to sell in 1838, Ardbeg continued to be ran by John’s children. In 1853 Ardbeg boasted the first female distiller’s in Scotland after the death of Alexander, their elder brother. The family also went on to buy back the distillery in 1922 remaining at the helm until 1977. Following financial difficulties the distillery had a hiatus from 1981 to 1989, when distillation resumed it was on a much smaller scale. The distillery was sold again in 1997 to Glenmorangie Co. and restored to its former grandeur and as we know it today. Ardbeg has gone on to win many awards and enjoys releasing bottles to celebrate contemporary events. In 2021 a new stillhouse is completed doubling capacity. They are open year round in their visitor centre, bar and tours (Ardbeg 2023).

Bottle Info

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 15

Region: Islay

ABV: 55.0%

Bottle size: 70cl

Tasing Notes

Nose: Wet oily rags, charred pineapple esters, wet coals and caramel

Palate: Big and oily, unmistakably Islay with an industrial coastal punch

Finish: A long charry finish with BBQs and charred marshmallows for days, then burnt rubber

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Weight 2 kg
Dimensions 16 × 16 × 39 cm
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