Ardbeg Second-Fill Oloroso Sherry Single Cask No. 0050
The darling of Islay and second to only The Macallan in single malt collectability, a Single Cask Ardbeg really is the ultimate bucket list single malt for many whisky fanatics around the globe.
United KingdomColour Sunburst orange
Nose Very restrained, highlighting a medicinal sweetness. A splash of water opens up the scents of mahogany furniture polish, tangy orange and a powerful surge of antiseptic and disinfectant.
Palate Unusually fruit-forward with notes of dried orange skins thrown on the fire.
Finish Subtle and elegant finish.
Overview
Introducing the 22 year old Ardbeg Oloroso Sherry Single Cask.
A Single Cask Ardbeg really is the ultimate bucket list Single Malt for many whisky fanatics around the globe. Only a handful are released each year, and these are snapped up quicker than Usain Bolt fleeing a swarm of angry bees.
The darling of Islay and second to only The Macallan in Single Malt collectability, Ardbegs sit proudly on many collectors’ shelves where the medicinal green bottles make them instantly recognisable.
Exclusively for our Members, we have three bottles of 22 year old second fill Oloroso Sherry Cask No. 0050 at 56.5% cask strength.
Bringing the perfect balance of the famous Ardbeg peated spirit while melding with cask influence at its absolute peak, Ardbeg Second-Fill Oloroso Sherry Single Cask No. 0050 has a luxurious, deep colour thanks to its maturation in rich sherry barrels.
At 56.5% cask strength, a splash of water opens up scents of mahogany and a palate of dried orange skins thrown on the fire.
Bottled for the legendary Wu Dram Clan, these bottles represent the 1% of the 1% of the 1%.
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THE SPECS
Price: $5,500.00
Age: 22 Years Old
ABV: 56.5%
Maturation: Second-Fill Oloroso Sherry Cask, Single Cask No. 0050
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Ardbeg's History
The south coast of Islay is hallowed ground for peat lovers, with the holy trinity of Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries all within a stone's throw of each other. Despite having been making whisky since 1798, it was 1815 when John McDougall was granted a licence, making the distillery a legitimate operation. The name Ardbeg comes from the Gaelic word ‘ad bheag’, meaning small hill.
Distillery Facts
Region: Islay
Origin: Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Islay, Argyll, PA42 7EA
Founded: 1815
Water Source: Loch Uigeadail
Washbacks: 6, wooden
Stills: 2 wash and 2 spirit
Capacity: 2,400,000 litres per annum