Ardbeg, has today announced the launch of the first release from
a new limited-edition series, created during a milestone year at the Islay based
distillery.
Ardbeg Vintage Y2K (46% ABV) is a 23 Year Old single malt Scotch
whisky, which has been matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry
casks.
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| Ardbeg Vintage Y2K |
Following decades of neglect, the Ardbeg distillery was bought by the Glenmorangie Company in 1997 and meticulously restored. As the clock ticked over from 1999 to 2000, the distillery was returning to full production. And while the rest of the world partied, with many distilleries shut down in fear of computerised chaos, its dedicated stillmen stayed up all night to keep the spirit flowing.
Made using some of the very first spirit of the millennium, from
its historic still which served Ardbeg for 51 years, before being retired in
2001, the latest limited-edition release, is said to deliver notes of smoke, lemon
balsam, linseed oil, candied walnuts, heather honey and creosote on the nose.
Followed by notes of sherbet, aniseed, toffee, digestive biscuits, peppermint,
menthol, tar, coffee grounds, soot and tar on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Dr Bill Lumsden, Ardbeg Master
Distiller, said: “Ardbeg Vintage Y2K is a phenomenal souvenir of a pivotal year
at Ardbeg. Crafted at the dawn of a new era in our historic still, this
ultra-rare whisky has been stowed carefully at the Distillery ever since.
Herbal, citrusy and sweet on the nose, before soot, peppermint and coffee
explode on the palate, this retro collectors’ classic is pure Ardbeg
nostalgia.”
Ardbeg Vintage Y2K, will be available from specialist
retailers in July, for a RRP of £670.00.
Posted by Steve Rush