The Full Ardbeg Experience at a Wallet-Friendly Price
Ardbeg 5 Year Old “Wee Beastie”
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($44.99)
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You’d never expect the powerful punch the “Wee Beastie” packs based on its modest age statement. But then, we are talking about Ardbeg, so smoke, peat, and potency are the name of the game. Raised in ex-bourbon and oloroso barrels, this dashing dram from Islay’s most celebrated distillery offers a tantalizing spectrum of flavors both expected and unexpected. There are, of course, the signature elements of smoke and peat, but with a splash of branch, it unveils a whirl of pine, java, orchard fruits, Vanille de Madagascar, Tellicherry peppercorns, and so much more. It’s downright astounding all that this modest 5-year-old serves up. Because of Ardbeg’s international renown, its bottlings often command a princely sum—not so with the Wee Beastie. Priced at $44.99, you can experience all of Ardbeg’s magnificence and stay well within a budget. If smoked cocktails are in your regular repertoire, then this is a must-have for your bar. We couldn’t be happier that Ardbeg has included this impressive single malt in their permanent portfolio. As with all things Ardbeg, we expect our allocation to run out before then next one arrives. So don’t delay in making the Wee Beastie your own.
Ardbeg 5 Year Old “Wee Beastie” Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($44.99)
The famous distillery at the end of the road on Islay’s south shore has just released this monster of a dram, its youngest, smokiest permanent release to date. The Wee Beastie is designed specifically with smokey cocktails in mind, but that won’t stop all the Ardbeg lovers from drinking it neat and if you’re one of the lucky lovers of this little distillery on the rock above the bay, you’ll no doubt devour this raw and unabashed new offering right up. This bad boy is aged in a mixture of ex-bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks for just 5 years, but takes much bigger bites than expected. A great balance of power and freshness, the distillery describes it as, “In the nose: Very shiny, fresh and herbal, with a hint of vanilla, pear, black pepper, freshly ground, and glazed ham. Strong Turkish coffee, juicy pine resin. With a little water, more herbal notes such as vetiver grass, fennel and anise, green apple and leather. On the palate: Powerful, explosively filling with lots of chocolate, tar, creosote tar oil and smoked bacon, followed by an eruption of antiseptic lozenges, eucalyptus and more anise. Finish: A long, salty and palatable finish with notes of cocoa, fudge butter caramel and hearty meat.”
