Ardbeg Smoketrails - Manzanilla Edition (1L)

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This one-liter bottle of Ardbeg Smoketrails can be found exclusively at Duty-Free shops and, for the true whisky connoisseur, at the Ardbeg Distillery Visitor Centre on the enchanting Islay. For lovers of Scotch whisky, this edition represents an opportunity to embark on a sensory adventure and experience the influence of world-class casks on Ardbeg's unmistakable smoky flavor.

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Given the sheer number of operational whisky distilleries, releasing a Manzanilla Sherry -aged whisky isn’t something particularly revolutionary these days. That said, I’d point out that amongst the main styles of Sherry, Manzanilla is one of the lightest and driest, with low sugar levels and often a tangy, yeasty, savoury character. These influences and flavours are significantly different from the more common types of rich or sweet Sherry used for whisky maturation, the likes of Oloroso or Pedro Ximénez.One of the defining characteristics of Ardbeg whisky is its distinctive peaty flavor profile. The distillery is famous for using malted barley that is dried with peat smoke, imparting a robust smokiness and earthy character to the whisky. The intensity of the peat in Ardbeg's expressions can be quite powerful, making their whisky a favorite among those who enjoy a bold and complex dram. Finish: Plumes of fennel and pine billow up, leaving a long, lingering trail of carbolic soap, aniseed and leather. Ardbeg's dedication to crafting exclusive expressions like the Smoketrails series extends to global travelers with the launch of Ardbeg Smoketrails Côte Rôtie Edition. The use of Côte Rôtie wine casks from the Rhône region introduces a new level of complexity to the distillery's renowned smoky character. The combination of these special casks with classic bourbon barrels ensures that this limited edition whisky will be a sought-after treasure for those who appreciate fine spirits. Dr Bill Lumsden, head of distilling and whisky creation at Ardbeg, said: “In Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition, salty sea spray and deep, nutty notes mingle with pungent aromas of soot, dark chocolate and brazil nuts. Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”).