Vanaf vandaag hebben we beperkt de 5e en laatste release in de Traigh Bhan serie van Ardbeg beschikbaar, de Ardbeg 19yo Traigh Bhan Batch 5. Deze 19 jaar oude Islay single malt is gedistilleerd op 12 februari 2004 en heeft gerijpt in Oloroso sherry en American oak casks. Deze zijn in 2023 ‘in humidity’ gebotteld op 46,2%, non chill filtered en zonder toevoeging van kleurstoffen. Hieronder de proefnotities. Bestellen kan hier op Dramtime.nl!
Official tasting notes:
Nose: Perfumed aromas of luscious tropical fruit flow on the breeze, while curious notes of herbal incense and smoke follow closely behind. Menthol lozenge and saddle soap laps over charred green pepper, before smoked mango, guava and coconut mingle in an effervescing top note.
Palate: A creamy mouthfeel leads the way into a crashing symphony of herbal, spicy flavours. Smoked maple cured bacon, charcoal, white pepper and clove rush forth amid gentle overtones of the outdoors in wood smoke and sea spray.
Finish: A satisfyingly long finish welcomes more tropical notes, with fragrant heather, warm toffee and smoked butter on the horizon