Description
Unofficially, the Ardbeg distillery has been distilling since 1794 – in 1815, the distillery was bought by John McDougall and officially opened under the name Ardbeg.
“Ardbeg” comes from the Gaelic and translates as “little hill”.
The distillery is located on the south coast of the Islay whisky region.
Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, presents this new permanent bottling from Ardbeg; a small series that is released annually.
Ardbeg TRAIGHT BHAN Batch No. 5 is a 19 year old whisky and the latest bottling in the outstanding Ardbeg range, which is largely matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Batch No. 5 undergoes additional maturation in American Oak casks. This combination of cask maturation gives it remarkable depth and complexity. TRAIGH BHAN Batch No. 5 is a tribute to the nature and tradition of the island of Islay and offers an exclusive opportunity to experience the unique flavours and characteristics of this region.
Tasting NoteColour: Gold.
Nose: Tropical notes of smoked mango, guava and coconut, incense, hints of menthol, peppery notes.
Flavour: Creamy, spicy herbs, maple bacon, charcoal, white pepper, notes of cloves.
Finish: Langs, tropical fruit, heather, toffee notes.
