The Ardbeg 1998 "Almost There" 3rd Release is a single malt Scotch whisky from the iconic Islay distillery, Ardbeg. This expression was first released in 2004 and bottled in 2007, following the "Very Young" and "Still Young" releases, part of the series launched after Glenmorangie's takeover of Ardbeg in 1997. Distilled in 1998, this whisky has an ABV of 54.1% and comes in a 700 ml bottle. This whisky represents the final stage in the evolution of young cask-strength Ardbeg 1998 before it matured into the Renaissance 10-year-old. It offers a more mellow, rounded, and balanced dram than its younger counterparts, showcasing robust and full-flavored Ardbeg characteristics. Ardbeg, founded in 1815, boasts a rich history of changing ownership, including Diageo forerunners DCL and Hiram Walker, Allied Lyons, and Glenmorangie plc (now part of LVMH). The distillery was mothballed for most of the 1980s and 1990s until Glenmorangie's takeover, which marked the beginning of Ardbeg's resurgence. This expression serves as a promising preview of the Ardbeg 10 Years Old and is non-chill-filtered. It comes presented in a box and is a must-try for Ardbeg fans and whisky enthusiasts alike.
The ABV (Alcohol by Volume) of Ardbeg 1998 "Almost There" 3rd Release is 54.1%.
Yes, the Ardbeg 1998 "Almost There" 3rd Release is non-chill-filtered.
The Ardbeg 1998 "Almost There" represents the final stage before the whisky matured into the Renaissance 10-year-old. It is more mellow, rounded, and balanced than its younger counterparts.
Ardbeg 1998 "Almost There" is known for its robust and full-flavored characteristics, a balance of smoke, peat, citrus, and sweetness with a unique cask-strength intensity.
Peat smoke, citrus, salty notes, malty sweetness, honey, medicinal, band-aids, camphor, brine, green apples, vanilla.
Smoky bitter chocolate, moist peat, intense citrus, acidity, sweetness, caramel, medicinal, heavy peat smoke, vanilla, chocolate, light oak, honey, dryness, pepper, spices.
Long, smoky, caramel sweetness, burnt rubber, scorched earth, campfire smoke, ash, leather, crystal sugar, cooked fruits, peppery.
Ardbeg 1998 "Almost There" presents a balanced and robust profile that evolves from sweet and fruity notes into intense smoke and peat. It offers a complex and full-bodied experience, with a long, satisfying finish that highlights the distillery's signature characteristics.
The Ardbeg 1998 "Almost There" 3rd Release is an exceptional whisky that showcases the distillery's ability to balance intense smoke with intricate flavors. It's a robust, full-flavored dram that offers a sneak peek into the celebrated Ardbeg 10 Years Old. The whisky's complex layers of peat, sweetness, and subtle fruitiness make it a must-have for any Ardbeg enthusiast or whisky aficionado. This is truly a stellar release that satisfies both in depth and character.
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