Ardbeg Heavy Vapours
Ardbeg
Tasting Notes
This Ardbeg Heavy Vapours is a bold and earthy Islay whisky that takes you on a journey through a smoky wonderland. The nose is strikingly deep and rich, with notes of smoldering soil, salty rock pools, and a refreshing minty eucalyptus twist. As you delve deeper, you'll uncover hints of cardamom, sweet tinned peaches, and a funky Gruyère cheese aroma that adds to the intrigue. On the palate, the intensity is more relaxed than expected, with thick ashy smoke enveloping flavors of dark chocolate, apples, charred honeyed meat, and a touch of cumin. The finish lingers with notes of old coffee, more chocolate, smoldering wood, and minty herbs. Distilled without the purifier, this Ardbeg Heavy Vapours is an unrestrained expression of the distillery's peaty spirit, bottled without chill-filtration at 46% ABV, delivering a full-throttle Islay whisky experience.