Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Price Range: $190-$230
Style: Single malt
Age: No Age Statement
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
ABV: 57.1%
Volume: 700ml
Appearance: Light straw to amber gold.
Nose: Hints of wood, salt and marine with some jammy fruit underneath all sitting on a bed of intense peat smoke.
Palate: Balanced mineral peppery, with spicy notes, some dark fruit, coffee and seaweed with an underlying sweetness.
Finish: Salty wood with hints of spice, Dark Chocolate and smoke, all perfectly balanced in a long finish.
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Ardbeg Corryvreckan — Islay, Scotland Single malt

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Flavour Profile

Fruit

Malt

Marine

Mineral

Oil

Smoke

Spice

Sweet

Wood

Review

This is an intense and powerful Islay single malt that delivers plenty of peat smoke and complexity. It's not for those new to Islay or even the Ardbeg range, but for those that love peat and are looking for something very special, this is a must-try. It offers a marine character with wood, spice, and sweet vanilla undertones, but the dominant feature is the peat and mineral flavours. An absolute delight and worth the extra if you have enjoyed the Ardbeg 10 year or An Oa previously. The Corryvreckan is named after the famous whirlpool located off the west coast of Scotland, known for its powerful and turbulent waters. This whisky captures that same intensity and complexity, delivering a sensory experience that mirrors the natural phenomenon. We can agree this is a deserving Gold medal winner at the 2020 World Whiskies Awards. Total delight to drink. Enjoy.

- Two Whiskey Guys, 2021

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