Ardbeg Spectacular Limited Edition is a high-spirited celebration from Islay, born for Ardbeg Day and crafted to amaze:

• Cask Fusion: The distillerys first whisky matured in rare portwine casks, then married with exbourbon barrels to create an eye-catching phenolic phenomenon

• ABV & Filtration: Bottled at 46% ABV, nonchillfiltered, capturing full flavor and natural color Appearance: A bold sunset-orange hue reflecting its rich maturation profile

Tasting Journey

• Nose: Perfumed lavender, vetiver, and incense candles give way to leather, incense, warm woodsmoke, and minty highlights

• Palate: A viscous, salty-sweet wave hits the palatepeat smoke, eucalyptus, salted caramel toffee, smoked pecans, creosote, and tarwith cozy backgrounds of pear crumble and fudge

• Finish: Long, warming, and menthol-tingedleather, salted caramel, cooling mint, and lingering bonfire embers

Smoke takes center stage with bonfire and ash behind that is lemon, fresh pear, and a minty or eucalyptus note.

Reminds me a lot of Ardbeg10 but with more complexity and defined flavors.

Ardbeg Spectacular is a wildcarda bold, theatrical dram combining peaty power and port-wine sweetness with unbridled creativity. Compelling, unique, and undeniably spectacularthis expression stands out as a modern Islay marvel.