Ardbeg Ar9 ElD Elements of Islay
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Ardbeg |
| Bottler | Elixir Distillers (ElD) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | - |
| Bottled Year | 2017 |
| Age | - |
| Cask Type | 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 51.6% |
| Volume | 500 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
pale gold
air Nose
it’s a very medicinal one at first nosing, without any excessive sweetness from some too active oak. So we’re rather between bandages and antiseptic, as well as a little hessian, before it gets more coastal. Sea breeze, touches of marzipan, kippers… A sweetness kicks in later on, with some vanilla and oranges, together with more oak (ginger, nutmeg) and more roundness. So a classic modern Ardbeg with good complexity so far. With water: the maritime part came to the front. Also a little eucalyptus, as often
restaurant Palate
truly excellent, exactly midway between the raw tarry peat and the American wood’s sweet roundness. It’s also rather fruity (lemons and oranges), with also a good dose of maple syrup and sweet marzipan to coat the whole. Touches of salt+lemon, tequila-style. Maybe not. With water: a few earthy touches, some gentian… I like that
timer Finish
medium long, with the oak’s spices talking a little louder (as often cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg) and a little more lemon
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