Ardbeg Perpetuum 200th Single Malt Whisky
Released during Feis Ile 2015 to celebrate Ardbeg's 200th anniversary, this is a blend of old and young whisky, matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, delivering the classic Ardbeg note of cured meats, smoke and sea spray.
Note:
In 1815, the Ardbeg distillery was founded by John McDougall on the Isle of Islay. In 2015, Ardbeg Perpetuum was released during Fèis Ìle 2015 in celebration of their 200th anniversary. Dr. Bill Lumsden has created a full-bodied Islay single malt, rich in coastal peat, smoked meat and well-rounded vanilla notes, using a blend of whiskies both young and old, matured in both bourbon and Sherry casks. Here’s to the first 200 years - and to the next 200 years too!
Times change. Ardbeg remains. Here's to the next 200 years.
A never-ending, rich and enticing combination of classic Ardbeggian notes and incredibly creamy flavours.
The past, present and future in a glass... Classic notes of Ardbeg's yesteryear on the nose as mellow, rich and enticing Ardbeggian flavours mingle with dark chocolate, treacle and nutty oak.
Then, like standing on Ardbeg's pier this morning, water brings forth briny sea-spray with a pine resin lime top note for a remarkably fresh bouquet. On the palate, robust peat smoke and savourt smoky bacon meet creamy sweet vanilla, milk chocolate with the hint of sherry casks, culminating in a taste of the future... an aftertaste that is never-ending...
NOSE
Sweet earthy peat and warm leather to start. Mossy green notes develop along with a mineral dryness – old roof slates. Medicinal hints and traditional whisky warehouses sit behind that, with bung cloth, iodine and sea spray.
PALATE
Ground coffee and sharp green leaves are joined by lime peel, orange peel and charcoal. Some spice develops, with soft nutmeg backed up by a cinnamon tingle.
FINISH
Warming finish, with lime peel, slate and ash.