Ardbeg Distillery

Region: Islay, Scotland
Distillery: Ardbeg
Age: NAS (Estimated about 12 Years)
ABV: 49.9%
Size: 700 ml

A 2002 Vintage Single Malt Whisky from Ardbeg matured in American Oak Casks and released for Feis Ile 2014.  About 66,600 bottles were released. The name Auriverdes captures the imagery of the gold (auri) and green livery of Ardbeg's bottlings (verde) apart from being  the colours of the Brazilian flag, home of the 2014 World Cup (Soccer). 

Color: Gold 
Nose: Tarry and herbal notes with hint of mocha 
Palate: Some ground coffee, smoked root vegetables combined with maple cured bacon and hot smoked salmon 
Finish: Lingering smoky vanilla (Tasting Notes from Distillery).

Rated 85+ on Whiskybase across about 975+ votes.

A Rare & Limited Bottling.

Region: Islay
Distillery: Ardbeg
Age: ~ 10 Years Old
ABV: 52.1%
Size: 700 ml

A limited edition Ardbeg released during the 2013 Fèis Ìle whisky festival. Aged in a combination of bourbon as well as some Manzanilla sherry casks, this is reportedly a vatting of 10 Year aged whisky and was produced for the 'Ardbeg Day', celebrated around the world on 1st June 2013. About 13,000 bottles were released at an impressive ABV of 52.1%.

A very Rare & Limited bottling, difficult to find these days. Rated 87+ on WhiskyBase across 1270+ votes.

Region: Islay, Scotland
Distillery: Ardbeg
Age: 17 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 700 ml

A discontinued bottling and much difficult to find, this is one of the few Ardbegs with an age statement. The first bottling of the 17 years old marked the revival of Ardbeg's legacy after the new owners Glenmorangie took over in 1997 but was sadly discontinued thereafter. 

Gentle peat bringing though a mix of malt and vanillins on the nose. Peat is more present on the palate with a chewy middle and touch of cocoa. Finishes with a hint of liquorice and dry toast and continues for some time.

*Please be aware that there are slight creases on the box due to the age of this release. The item is being sold in 'as is' condition.