Ardbeg Grooves (2018 Committee Release)
less fruity
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 1990
Single Malt
Ardbeg // Islay, Scotland
RARE
Ardbeg from the early nineties, like the Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist, is rare. The distillery was closed for almost the entire eighties. When it re-opened in 1989 it was only in production for two months a year, until it closed again in 1997.
Airigh Nam Beist is Scotch Gaelic for "Shelter of the Beast." Sadly this expression has been discontinued. Pro tip: the name is pronounced, "'Arry Nam Baysht.
Ardbeg from the early nineties, like the Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist, is rare. The distillery was closed for almost the entire eighties. When it re-opened in 1989 it was only in production for two months a year, until it closed again in 1997. Airigh Nam Beist is Scotch Gaelic for "Shelter of the Beast." Sadly this expression has been discontinued. Pro tip: the name is pronounced, "'Arry Nam Baysht."
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abv46.0
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask TypeOak
Tasting Notes
"Well-integrated start, as the nose is soft with gentle notes of smoked bacon, subtle peat and whiffs of rubber. Salty seaweed and molasses are followed by a fruity finale. The palate continues down the same path, but now there's also sal ammoniac, licorice and quick hits of brine, marshmallow, and milk chocolate. The long finish makes for a fitting end for this modern classic."
Added by
Thijs Klaverstijn
Score
92