Explore the depths of bold and intense flavors with Ardbeg Corryvreckan, a whisky named after the infamous whirlpool to the north of Islay. This beautifully balanced dram is not for the faint-hearted, with swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste that lurk beneath the surface.
The aromas of Ardbeg Corryvreckan are heady and intense. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into the torrents of tarry ropes, creosote, and linseed oil rising from deep within the vortex. A collision of waxy dark chocolate, warm blackcurrants, and muscovado sugar pulls you under its spell with a burst of plump cherries and earthy pine needles leaping from its depths. From salty seasoning comes a briny character with tangy crisp seaweed and smoky bacon swirling on the surface with hints of sweet vanilla, spicy cloves, and blueberries. The heady force of menthol, treacle, and chili sauce will take your breath away.
The taste of Ardbeg Scotch Whisky Corryvreckan is an explosion of flavors that well up on the palate, deep, peppery, and chewy, bombarding the tongue. The first plunge brings forth chewy peppered steak soaked in pepper sauce with the tang of crispy seaweed. As you descend deeper, you’ll encounter a mouthful of black tarry espresso coffee that coats the palate with rich melted dark fruits like blackcurrants, blueberries, and cherries, and bitter almonds. Star anise and hickory dry out the palate before a surprise of chalky effervescent violets fizz to the surface.
The finish of Ardbeg Whisky Corryvreckan is long, deep, and powerful, leaving behind memories of your daring journey into the abyss. The black tarry coffee, chocolate-coated cherries, and hot pepper sauce are the perfect conclusion to this exceptional whisky.
Ardbeg Corryvreckan was awarded The World’s Best Single Malt in 2010 by the World Whiskies Awards and with good reason. Indulge in the bold and intense flavors of this exceptional whisky and experience the depths of its intricate and complex flavors. It is a whisky that takes you on a journey of intense pleasure, and one that deserves a special place in your collection.
