Product Description:
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old is a highly sought-after annual limited edition release from the renowned Islay distillery. Named after the local Traigh Bhan beach, known as the "Singing Sands," this single malt is always aged for 19 years. Each batch is crafted from a selection of Ardbeg spirit matured in a combination of American oak (ex-bourbon) and Oloroso sherry casks, resulting in subtle variations year to year. Traigh Bhan represents a more mature, complex, and refined expression of Ardbeg, where the distillery's signature intense peat smoke intertwines elegantly with tropical fruit notes, warming spice, and coastal salinity developed over nearly two decades of maturation.
Tasting Notes (General Profile across Batches):
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Nose: Elegant and complex aromas feature fragrant woodsmoke rather than overpowering peat, mingling beautifully with notes of smoked pineapple, zesty lime, mango, and hints of pine resin or fennel. Undercurrents of toffee, toasted oak, saddle soap, and a fresh coastal breeze add depth.
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Palate: A remarkably smooth, creamy, and slightly waxy texture delivers waves of flavour. Refined peat smoke harmonizes with sweet tropical fruits (pineapple, guava), sharp citrus, black pepper spice, aniseed, and hints of smoked paprika or chilli heat. Notes of creamy fudge, toasted nuts, and menthol emerge, showcasing intricate balance.
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Finish: Long, evolving, and satisfyingly complex. Lingering notes of elegant peat smoke, tropical fruit sweetness, warming oak spice, anise, and Ardbeg's characteristic salty tang persist, leaving a sophisticated smoky and subtly sweet aftertaste.
