Ardbeg 9 Year Old Rare Cask #1
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Lot number: 115-06258
Winning bid: £1,000
Given the success and cult-like fan base that Ardbeg has recently enjoyed, it is almost impossible to imagine that the distillery was closed on and off for 15 years until it was purchased by Glenmorangie. Sitting on the southern coastline of Islay, the current distillery was founded in 1815; the original having been destroyed by excise men. The Ardbeg spirit still is fitted with a purifier which many believe accounts for its fruity, zesty character. Due to its huge upsurge in popularity, Ardbeg has added Ardbeg An Oa to its core malt range of the original three expressions: the 10-year-old; Uigeadail; and Corryvreckan.
This much delayed first cask release has the distinction of being the product of a series of highly secretive experiments. During his work to create the Ardbeg An Oa, Dr Bill experimented with several combinations in his quest to perfect the range of flavours. Cask 001 was the product of spirit first matured in an Oloroso sherry cask then latterly moved into Virgin charred American oak.
Bottled: 21.08.2020
Age: 9 Years Old
Cask Type: Virgin American Oak
Cask Number: 1
57.7% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 62 / 354
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