Ardbeg Announces Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 6
Ardbeg has announced the launch of Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 6.
Produced in small batches from whisky matured in ex-Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks and released annually, each batch of Ardbeg Traigh Bhan has differences in flavor profile. Batch 6 contains a higher proportion of refill bourbon casks in its recipe, resulting in more of Ardbeg’s hallmark smoky notes of soot, dark chocolate, coffee, and peppermint.
Official tasting notes for Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 6 follow:
Nose: A very curious hint of olive oil greets you, along with touches of tar, soot, chocolate ginger and even some freshly mown grass. Water opens the bouquet up to reveal some more classic Ardbeg notes, with fennel, peppermint, eucalyptus, and tarry rope to the fore.
Palate: The mouthfeel is slightly oily, and is followed by an intense, minty sweetness, along with some toasting bread, creosote, coal tar soap and even a hint of smoked pineapple. The deep, rich, flavors continue, with dark chocolate, peppermint creams, bonfire embers and camphor.
Finish: Reminiscent of coffee grounds and liquorice.
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 6 is bottled NCF (non-chill filtered) at 46.2% ABV and will be available beginning this month at a suggested retail price of $299.99.
Source: Ardbeg.