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Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Batch 4 (2022)
Single Malt
Ardbeg // Islay, Scotland
RARE
This is the the fourth batch of Ardbeg's permanent 19 year old expression, Ardbeg Traigh Bhan (pronounced TRI VAN). Always produced in small batches and released once annually, this dram draws its inspiration from Islay’s Traigh Bhan beach, known as “the Singing Sands." For this release there was a greater proportion of oloroso sherry casks used in its creation than previous batches.
Each batch has its own unique code, batch symbol and signature from a famous member of the team. This one is from Colin Gordon, Ardbeg’s Distiller Manager. It is bottled at 46.
This is the the fourth batch of Ardbeg's permanent 19 year old expression, Ardbeg Traigh Bhan (pronounced TRI VAN). Always produced in small batches and released once annually, this dram draws its inspiration from Islay’s Traigh Bhan beach, known as “the Singing Sands." For this release there was a greater proportion of oloroso sherry casks used in its creation than previous batches. Each batch has its own unique code, batch symbol and signature from a famous member of the team. This one is from Colin Gordon, Ardbeg’s Distiller Manager. It is bottled at 46.2% ABV and available as of September 2022.
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age19 Year
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Cost
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abv46.2
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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 TypeAmerican oak and oloroso sherry casks
Tasting Notes
"The nose opens with all brine and iodine in front of a softer peat smoke, stewed fruits, dark chocolate, and a bright hint of lemon zest. The palate offers simmering campfire with gooey burnt smores, clover honey, date syrup, and bitter-tannic green tea. The finish is lengthy, with phenols shifting to asphalt and rubber, seawater, oak, soil, and caramel cream candies."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
93