ARDBEG Vintage Y2K V2 24 YO Islay Single Malt Whiskey 70 cl

Description

Ardbeg 24 Year Old Vintage Y2K, an Islay single malt with fruity influences from Amontillado sherry

Ardbeg 24 Year Old Vintage Y2K is an exceptional limited edition, distilled in 2000 and aged with meticulous craftsmanship. This single malt was first matured in bourbon casks, where it developed notes of creamy vanilla, toasted coconut and tropical fruits, before undergoing a final refinement in Amontillado sherry casks. This double ageing process gives it a rare complexity, combining Ardbeg's signature smokiness with the fruity, spicy and slightly nutty aromas typical of sherry.

On the nose, this whisky unfolds a captivating bouquet of wet peat, caramelised dates, roasted nuts and a touch of candied orange peel. These scents are enhanced by notes of melted honey, aged leather and a marine minerality, with a soft and enveloping smoke in the background. The influence of Amontillado sherry adds extra depth, with hints of raisins, cocoa and a touch of nutmeg.

On the palate, the attack is round and velvety, revealing flavours of ripe peach, liquorice, and salted caramel, followed by an elegant and persistent smoke. The silky, balanced texture offers a perfect harmony between the sweetness of the fruit, the richness of the spices and the characteristic peaty power of Ardbeg. The extremely long finish leaves an impression of candied fruit, roasted nuts and a salty minerality, with a touch of black pepper adding a touch of liveliness.