Ardbeg Grooves Limited Edition

Volume: 700ml / ABV: 46%

Ardbeg Grooves is a unique expression that was matured in ex-bourbon casks and heavily charred red wine casks, likely Portuguese red wine barrels. The name "Grooves" refers to the grooved surface inside the charred wine casks.

Tasting Note

Nose

• Smoky and sweet aromas with notes of buttered popcorn, brine, iodine, and seaweed
• Citrus fruits (lemon, lime), cinnamon, and paprika.

Palate

• Rich, oily mouthfeel with a balance of sweetness and smokiness
• Pears, candy apples, red hot cinnamon candy, and vanilla
• Spicy notes of smoked paprika and oak
  

Finish

• Long, dry, and sweet
• Toffee, earthy peat, smoke, and lingering candy apple flavors
• Ripe stone fruits like peach and plum

Overall, Ardbeg Grooves offers a unique profile that differs from Ardbeg's core range. It successfully balances the distillery's signature peat smoke with fruity and spicy notes imparted by the wine cask maturation. The whisky has been well-received by many Ardbeg enthusiasts, with some considering it one of the best Ardbeg Day releases in recent years.