Ardbeg Eureka! - 52.2%
From the Ardbeg website In 2023, we invited some of our most loyal Committee Members to the West Maltings at the Distillery to participate in a top-secret experiment named Operation Smokescreen. Unbeknownst to them, they were influencing the next Ardbeg Committee Exclusive – and a very special one, at that. In celebration of 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee, we unveil Eureka!; a skilful marriage of PX sherry casks combined with roasted malt spirit matured in bourbon casks and offered at 52.2% alcohol strength. Tasting notes: Appearance: New gold in colour, forms a thin line which beads before gradually falling as thick, oily legs Nose: Sweet smoke, barbecued pork, vanilla, tropical fruit, musty library books Palate: Reasonable mouthfeel. Sweet barbecue smoke, dunnage warehouse floors, grilled pineapple, lemon and cracked black pepper, vanilla caramel toffees, a hint of dark fruits and woody oak spice. A few drops of water brings out more butterscotch caramel sweetness ...
