Ardbeg 8 Years Old "For Discussion" - Committee Release

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Ardbeg 8 Years Old "For Discussion" is a big, youthful and heavily peated limited-edition Islay single malt whisky originally bottled exclusively for the members of the global Ardbeg Committee in 2021 at a robust 50.8% ABV.

The expression started out as a thought experiment by Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden and was designed explicitly to provoke debate among enthusiasts regarding how a younger, cask-driven profile would compare as an alternative to the flagship Ardbeg 10-year-old expression. Matured for 8 years in ex-sherry casks, this whisky offers an exceptional balance between intense smokiness and spicy-sweet sherry influences.

Nose

Intense. Charcoal, creosote, tar and treacle toffee. Curious hints of something vegetal, like fennel, celery and green peppers. Once these subside, there are hints of milk chocolate, aniseed and wood smoke. With a little water, more herbal notes appear, like fennel, coriander and lavender. There are some characteristic Ardbeg aromatic wood smoke and a hint of fresh, salty sea spray.

Palate

A peppery mouthfeel eases into a complex symphony of flavours. Treacle toffee, aniseed, and salted caramel chocolate. Eucalyptus, menthol and briar wood. The ‘tingling’, peppery sensation on the palate continues. Sweeter flavours give way to savoury notes. Charcoal, smoked bacon, burnt toast and tar.

Finish

Long and lingering, with intense smoky notes, accompanied by black pepper, salty sea breeze and a hint of peppermint and clove.

Please note that the Ardbeg 8 Years Old "For Discussion" does not come in an outer box.

Distillery	Ardbeg
Bottler	Distillery Bottling
Brand / Series	For Discussion - Committee Release
Category	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Stated Age	8 Years Old
Bottling Date	17.03.2021
Cask Type	Ex-Sherry Casks
Alcohol %	50.8%
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay
Size	700ml
Chill Filtered	No
Colouring	No