Ardbeg Homecoming Distillery Exclusive - 56.1%
Homecoming was released on Ardbeg Day as a distillery exclusive for Fèis Ìle 2025. A no age statement whisky, finished in rum casks and bottled at a generous 56.1% Tasting notes: Appearance: Pale gold, forms a thin line which falls slowly as thick, oily legs Nose: Smoky and sweet. Soft peat, pineapple, banana cream pie, lemon citrus and a peppery prickle. With a little more time in the glass, notes of ginger ale, clove oil and petrichor appear Palate: Quite thin on arrival, followed by a chilli heat. As this subsides, charred pineapple, foam banana, subtle ashy smoke, orange pith, anise, crystallized ginger and the kind of maritime saltiness and minerality you get from licking pebbles straight out of the surf. With water it becomes more astringent with an unsubtle chilli heat Finish: Long, mildly astringent with a noticeable bitterness. Coastal salt, black liquorice, candied Angelica and Thai basil, whilst ginger and cinnamon bring spice Overall: Trying a new rum finished whisky always...
