Ardbeg 1998 SMWS 33.57 Stornoway black pudding wrapped in Elastoplast
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Ardbeg |
| Bottler | The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Bottled Year | 2005 |
| Age | 6년 |
| Cask Type | Sherry Gorda |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 56.2% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
pure gold
air Nose
very classical, typically Ardbeg with a nice smoothness from the sherry. Quite tary, smoky and maritime, with a very nice definition. Then come the caramelly and toffeeish notes, but it’s all very enjoyable and so nicely balanced. Some liquorice too, crystallised oranges, rubber. Just plain enjoyable. A young Ardbeg can be fantastic when not from a lazy cask!
restaurant Palate
sweet and rounded at first sip, but the rather violent peaty notes are soon to rule. Really bold and powerful, but not thick. Quite some caramel and liquorice, with some notes of burnt cake. It gets then a little bitter and too rubbery but nothing excessive. Long, bold finish, with a pinch of salt. A very good youngster from an excellent cask: 89 points . Ardbeg 6 yo 1998/2005 (56.2%, SMWS 33.57, fresh sherry gorda)