The Ardbeg Corryvreckan is a single malt Scotch whisky from the renowned Islay distillery, known for its smoky drams. The bottle takes its name from the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool located between the islands of Jura and Scarba, and is a part of Ardbeg's core malt range, including the 10-year-old, Uigeadail, and An Oa.
As a replacement for the much-loved 1990 Airigh Nam Beist, the Corryvreckan had big shoes to fill, but it has certainly lived up to the challenge. This whisky is an intense dram, with swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, and peppery taste. The core of Corryvreckan is matured in new French oak, which gives it a unique combination of spicy, sweet, and peaty flavors.
On the nose, the whisky is intense and powerful, with an initial hit of deep and wild strength, followed by notes of tar, rope, linseed oil, dark chocolate, warm blackberries, and muscovado sugar. With water, the aromas open up to reveal hints of cayenne pepper-spiced meat, oysters in hot tabasco, briny seaweed, smoked bacon, sweet vanilla, cinnamon, and forest fruits.
On the palate, the whisky is full-bodied and rich, with an explosion of flavors including deep, peppery tastes, firm, peppered meat with a 'bite' of crispy seaweed, followed by a mouthful of black, tarry espresso, balanced by soft, rich fruits. The finish is long, deep, and powerful, with black coffee, chocolate-coated cherries, and hot pepper sauce.
Ardbeg Corryvreckan has won numerous international awards and accolades, including Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016, Silver at the International Spirits Challenge 2015, Silver Outstanding at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015, and 96.5/100 in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015.
In summary, the Ardbeg Corryvreckan is an intense and powerful whisky, with a unique combination of spicy, sweet, and peaty flavors. It is a fitting tribute to the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool and is sure to delight whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike.
The ABV (Alcohol by Volume) of Ardbeg Corryvreckan is 57.1%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
Ardbeg Corryvreckan is produced by the Ardbeg Distillery, located in the Islay region of Scotland.
Ardbeg Corryvreckan has won numerous awards including Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016, Silver at the International Spirits Challenge 2015, Silver Outstanding at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015, and 96.5/100 in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015.
Expect a combination of spicy, sweet, and peaty flavors with notes of tar, dark chocolate, blackberries, cayenne pepper, briny seaweed, and smoked bacon.
The Ardbeg Corryvreckan receives mixed reviews from whisky aficionados. While many appreciate its intense, smoky, and peaty character, others find the increased influence of virgin oak overwhelming. Some reviewers highlight its powerful nose and complex palate, with notes of peat, vanilla, and dark fruits, while others feel it has become unbalanced with a slightly drying and bitter finish. Overall, it remains a favorite among fans of cask strength and Islay whiskies, although opinions on its current batch vary.
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