Ardbeg - Wee Beastie
A monster of a dram
Unofficially, distillation has been taking place at Ardbeg Distillery since 1794 - in 1815 the distillery was bought by John McDougall and officially opened under the name Ardbeg. "Ardbeg" comes from the Gaelic language and means translated "small hill". The distillery is located on the south coast of the whisky region Islay.
The Ardbeg Wee Beastie matures for only five years in former Bourbon and Oloroso sherry barrels. This Ardbeg was named after a mythical creature from the peat bogs. "Wee Beastie", a small beast which is at home in the Scottish bogs.
Chocolate, tar, and savoury meats. Black pepper and sappy pine resin. Young and intensely smoky. The rawest, smokiest Ardbeg ever!
Producer
Ardbeg
Region
Islay
Reviews
Zuzanna West
Exquisite notes of pear, vanilla, and cracked black pepper dance together, creating a harmonious delight that lingers on the tastebuds. The rich infusion of dark chocolate, aniseed, and smoked bacon leaves one yearning for another drop of this scrumptious elixir.
Ariana Hickman
Tastes like a fresh forest, with hints of sweet and smoky. Very impressive.
Ardbeg - Wee Beastie
240.00 AED
A monster of a dram
Unofficially, distillation has been taking place at Ardbeg Distillery since 1794 - in 1815 the distillery was bought by John McDougall and officially opened under the name Ardbeg. "Ardbeg" comes from the Gaelic language and means translated "small hill". The distillery is located on the south coast of the whisky region Islay.
The Ardbeg Wee Beastie matures for only five years in former Bourbon and Oloroso sherry barrels. This Ardbeg was named after a mythical creature from the peat bogs. "Wee Beastie", a small beast which is at home in the Scottish bogs.
Chocolate, tar, and savoury meats. Black pepper and sappy pine resin. Young and intensely smoky. The rawest, smokiest Ardbeg ever!
Style
Single Malt
Producer
Ardbeg
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Cask Type
Bourbon / Sherry
Age
5 Years Old
Whizzky Rating
3.9
ABV
47.40%
Nose
The first sniff alerts you to a nearby presence… heightened senses are filled with very bright, fresh herbal notes, with creeping hints of vanilla and pear. Rich Turkish coffee mingles with sappy pine resin, with honey-glazed ham lurking in the background. With water, more herbal top notes like vetiver and fennel captivate and pull you in, while beguiling scents of aniseed, green apple and leather cause you to drop your guard. Out of nowhere, a sharp tang of smoke and a crack of fresh black pepper fire warning shots across the senses.
Palate
Suddenly, a rich, explosive mouthfeel bursts forth with chocolate, creosote and tar. A powerful blast of eucalyptus thrashes about with antiseptic lozenges and aniseed. The raw, smoky intensity gathers pace, before smoked bacon and savoury meats sink into the palate.
Finish
The long, salty mouthcoating finish retreats, with hints of cocoa and fudge slinking slowly away.
Reviews
Zuzanna West
Exquisite notes of pear, vanilla, and cracked black pepper dance together, creating a harmonious delight that lingers on the tastebuds. The rich infusion of dark chocolate, aniseed, and smoked bacon leaves one yearning for another drop of this scrumptious elixir.
Ariana Hickman
Tastes like a fresh forest, with hints of sweet and smoky. Very impressive.
Angel Stone
Beloved taste of fresh herbs and dark chocolate. A true delight with notes of honey-glazed ham and eucalyptus lingering in its finish. Perfect!
Eva Rodgers
It's like you are in a forest of flavors, where pear dances with cracked black pepper and vanilla entwines with dark chocolate. An exhilarating experience!
Mark Ramos
That aroma is a fresh and herbal delight, perfect for trying with its ideal texture! 👌🍃