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Tasting Notes
The flavour is initially sweet as Christmas cake begins to soak into the tongue. A burst of winter spices sets off a smoky-spicy explosion countered by a sumptuous mid-palate of honey glazed smoked food and chewy treacle. Waves of deep smoky tones and rich aromas build up on the palate like a fine Montecristo cigar.

Distillery Notes
It's unthinkable now, but in 1981 production ceased and the Ardbeg distillery was mothballed. Happily in 1997, this beautiful malt began to flow again.