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Ladies, gentlemen and Ardbeggians, step right up and behold a modern marvel of maturation – Ardbeg Spectacular. We present to you a spectacle of showstopping flavours. Bear witness to a whisky that exhibits all manner of peculiar notes and aromas.
For the first time ever, Ardbeg Spectacular. has been matured in rare port wine casks. Years in ex-bourbon and port wine casks have imparted a mesmerising array of bizarre notes. Fragrant lavender, vetiver and incense candles tumble into rich almond nuttiness.
Deeper notes such as damp peat and woodsmoke introduce a daring double act of creosote and tar, before leather and minty chocolate leap across to sweet pear crumble and salted caramel fudge.
A bewildering display of distilling, Ardbeg Spectacular. is a certifiable phenomenon of flavour. So come one, come all and feast your palate on the most extraordinary spirit ever to grace this occasion we call Ardbeg Day.
Non chill filtered at 46.0 ABV%. -Distillery notes
Introducing… the second legendary edition in the Ardbeg Anthology Collection. Matured for 14 years in a marriage of aromatic Madeira and classic bourbon casks, this rare Ardbeg is inspired by the tale of the lesser-spotted Islay Unicorn.
Ardbeg Anamorphic: A whisky that defies convention, bending the senses with an experimental spirit. This limited edition release from Islay’s rugged shores unravels layers of peat smoke, maritime brine, and a tantalizing hint of exotic fruits. Like an optical illusion in a glass, each sip transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, making Ardbeg Anamorphic a captivating journey through the artistry of smoky Scotch whisky. Embrace the enigma, where tradition meets the avant-garde.
Argalà Bitter can toggle between apéritif and digestif with ease. A dry and bitter backbone is derived by a maceration of gentian flowers and rhubarb root. Top notes of orange peel, elderflower, and garden herbs give way to richer, sappier notes of licorice and rosemary.
Wine Enthusiast 100 Best Spirits of 2021 Very pale straw color. On the nose, vegetal chaparral, and roasted sweet potato. Flavors of salted vanilla cookie, allspice, and a mild chile heat. From Arandas (elev. 5,400'), Feliciano Vivanco has been cultivating highland agave since Mexico's tumultuous post-revolutionary period of 1919-1929. The family now holds 2,000 acres of estate-grown agave producing a rich, well-balanced spirit. Proof: 80
The agave grown at this level hits a higher brix sugar level owing to a porous soil and a climate that stresses the agave more. The nose is packed with lime, pepper, and other citrus fruits, but it isn't overly zesty. It's there, but it's subdued and concentrated. Amazingly flavorful considering it's so mild! It displays delicate dance of black pepper and baking spices. Proof: 80
The Rosales family produces ArteNOM Blanco Histórico 1123 in El Arenal, Jalisco at their renowned Destilería Cascahuín from lower-brix valley agave that are the hallmark of the Lowland tequila style: earthy, vegetal, herbaceous, and slightly peppery. This selección is made from those valley plants which, once distilled into tequila, are barrel-conditioned for 21-28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, such as high-end blanco tequilas from the Tequila Valley were sometimes prepared in the early 1900s. For this reason, this expression is referred to as a "Blanco Histórico." Proof: 86
