Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Release

Volume: 700ml / ABV: 50.7%

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Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Release is a special edition single malt Scotch whisky from the renowned Ardbeg Distillery on Islay, Scotland. This release was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, a global fan club dedicated to the distillery. The whisky is notable for being matured in Pinot Noir casks from New Zealand, a first for Ardbeg.

Tasting Note

Nose

Baked summer fruit pudding, cedar wood, cigar box, smoky jam tarts, oak tannins, and truffles. Intense bitter cherry scent, salty/savoury notes, and perfumed violet notes.

Palate

Velvety and mouth-furring.

Flavors

A complex symphony of contrasting flavors including aniseed, soot, summer fruits (cherries, strawberries, apricots, and pears), pastry/cake mix, dark chocolate, coffee, and almonds.

Additional Notes

The mouthfeel is oily and pleasant, trending drier with tannins, leather, pepper, and burnt toast. Sweet notes of smoked raspberry and strawberry are also present.

Finish

Long and lingering with a sooty finish. Notes of dark chocolate, dark roast coffee, smoked meats, campfire embers, and toasted barley bread.

Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Release is a bold and complex whisky that showcases the distinctive peat smoke character of Ardbeg, enhanced by the unique influence of New Zealand Pinot Noir casks. It offers a rich and multifaceted tasting experience, making it a true gem for whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike. The interplay between the peat smoke and the red wine flavors creates a harmonious and complex tapestry of tastes, making it a memorable and unique drinking experience.