Description
The Ardbeg Auriverdes is an Islay single malt released for Ardbeg Day in 2014. Its name, from the Portuguese for ‘gold’ and ‘green’ and a nickname for Brazil’s national sports teams, references the whisky’s golden hue and Ardbeg’s iconic green bottle. This expression is notable for its maturation in American oak casks fitted with specially treated cask heads, which add a layer of sweetness to the powerful peat smoke. Bottled at 49.9% ABV, this Ardbeg Day release is keenly followed by collectors of Islay malt. We recommend enjoying it neat or with a single drop of spring water to unlock its complexity. Buy this piece of Ardbeg history from Decanter Liquor today for swift liquor delivery across South Africa.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Smoked bacon, tarry ropes and plenty of vanilla, with pomegranate, sherbet lemon, lemon zest and a hint of mocha.
- Palate: Initially sweet and restrained, with bacon cured in muscovado sugar, before a more medicinal peat takes hold.
- Finish: Long, with cocoa and charred pulled pork, turning ashy as it fades.
