Description
The 2023 limited edition Ardbeg Day release, Heavy Vapours, marks a profound shift in the distillery’s process, created without the still’s purifier. This piece of equipment normally returns the heavier vapours for redistillation and helps achieve Ardbeg’s renowned balance between intense peat and delicate floral-fruity notes; its removal allowed the heavier, darker vapours to pass, resulting in a dramatically bolder spirit. Non-chill filtered, this Islay single malt delivers an intense, immersive experience. As a limited Ardbeg Day release, it is keenly followed by collectors and regularly seen at auction, a fine choice for fans of premium whisky in South Africa. You can buy this distinctive whisky from Decanter Liquor and enjoy prompt liquor delivery across South Africa.
Tasting Profile:
- Nose: Earthy and deep, with smouldering soil, salty rock pools, mint and eucalyptus, followed by cardamom, tinned peach and treacle.
- Palate: Thick, ashy smoke alongside dark chocolate, apple, charred honeyed meat and a touch of cumin.
- Finish: Old coffee, more chocolate, smouldering wood and minty herbs.
