Ladies, gentlemen and Ardbeggians, step right up and behold a modern marvel of maturation – Ardbeg Spectacular. Bear witness to a whisky that exhibits all manner of peculiar notes and aromas. For the first time ever, Ardbeg Spectacular has been matured in rare port wine casks. Years in ex-bourbon and port wine casks have imparted a mesmerizing array of bizarre notes.
Fragrant lavender, vetiver and incense candles tumble into rich almond nuttiness. Deeper notes such as damp peat and woodsmoke introduce a daring double act of creosote and tar, before leather and minty chocolate leap across to sweet pear crumble and salted caramel fudge. A bewildering display of distilling, Ardbeg Spectacular is a certifiable phenomenon of flavour.