Ardbeg 16 Year Old Rare Cask #93 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 50.3% ABV

This exceptional Ardbeg 16 Year Old Rare Cask #93 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a true collector's masterpiece. Hailing from Islay, it spent 16 years in a Manzanilla Sherry Butt, culminating in one of the only 671 bottles released in 2020. With an ABV of 50.3% and contained in a 70cl bottle, this whisky's distinguished character and limited availability make it a remarkable acquisition for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

• Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country of Origin: Scotland
• Region: Islay
• Distillery Name: Ardbeg
• Bottling Series: Rare Cask
• Year of Bottling: 2020
• Age Statement: 16 Years Old
• Cask Type: Manzanilla Sherry Butt
• Number of Bottles Produced: 671
• Alcohol Strength (ABV): 50.3%
• Bottle Size: 70cl

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma:

  • Juicy pear
  • Ripe apricot
  • Subtle raspberry
  • Hints of anise and cardamom
  • Toasted oak complexity

• Palate:

  • Caramelized apple
  • Rich plum
  • Smoky vanilla
  • Silky texture

• Finish:

  • Long and warm
  • Honeyed spice
  • Gentle charred wood

Additional characteristics include the peaty aromas reminiscent of cold sea air and flavors of dried sweet potato and medicinal herbs, highlighted by a finish of charcoal, ginger, and dark chocolate. Note that some damage is present on the interior of the box, enhancing its storied nature but not detracting from its overall value.