Tasting Notes

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Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 46%

Score: 91 Points

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2008, the nose has notes of peat, pine nuts, honey, and nutmeg. The taste starts off with a honey sweetness before the peat and pepper notes take over. A lingering nuttiness comes out as the spices fade, with an overall smoothness that is almost creamy. The peatiness lingers into the finish with a slight ashiness.