Ardbeg - Airigh Nam Beist, Blasda, Alligator & Galileo

Lot Id: 120801

Ardbeg - Airigh Nam Beist, Blasda, Alligator & Galileo

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Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist 2006 - Prior to the Galileo, this is one of the few age statement malts that Ardbeg have been producing. It name comes from a Gaelic origin which translates to shelter. Distilled in 1990 it was bottled in 2006 at 46% ABV.

Blasda - Released in 2008, Ardbeg Blasda is a lesser-peated version of many people's favourite Islay malt, being just 8ppm in bottle (as opposed to the standard 10yo's 23ppm). It is described as 'a lighter taste of Islay.' It has hints of sweets and chocolates for a pleasant accompaniment to the mild characteristic Ardbeg peaty tones. After all, 'Blasda' in Gaelic means 'sweet and delicious.' 40% ABV

Alligator Untamed Relese - Aged in a similar style to the Ardbeg 10 year old, apart from the fact that a portion of the whisky was aged in heavily charred barrels. The new American White Oak barrels are charred to such an extent that they start to crack a little on the inside, and this resembles alligator skin, thus the name. The Committee Release of Ardbeg Alligator was exceptional and incredibly popular and so was this Untamed Release... 51.2% ABV

Ardbeg Galileo - One of 2012's most eagerly awaited releases. It is made up from casks distilled in 1999, some of which spent their full term of maturation in casks that previously held Marsala wine. This gives sweet tropical fruit flavours to the malt. Galileo's concept is in celebration of the well-publicised experiment whereby small quantities of Ardbeg were sent into space at the end of 2011 to see how they mature in zero gravity. 49% ABV

  • Distillery: Ardbeg Whisky for auction
  • Bottler: Distillery
  • Country: Scotland
  • Region: Islay
  • Size: 4 x 70cl
  • Type: Single Malt Whisky
  • Distillery Status: Operational
  • Fill Level: Into Neck
  • Lot Type: Full size x 4
  • Shipping Weight: 8.00 KG

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