Description
The Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Years Old is the youngest whisky in the core range of the famous Islay distillery Ardbeg. With a strong alcohol content of 47.4% vol. and a comparatively short maturation period of just 5 years, this single malt is particularly boisterous, intense and peaty - in the style of a wild "little beast", as the name suggests.
Ardbeg is one of Scotland's most traditional distilleries: whisky has been distilled here unofficially since 1794, before it was officially founded by John McDougall in 1815. The name "Ardbeg" comes from the Gaelic and means "little hill", a reference to the geographical location on the south coast of Islay, a region that is world-famous for its heavily peated, maritime whiskies.
The Wee Beastie was specially developed for lovers of intensely smoky and youthful whiskies. Its maturation in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks gives it spicy, sweet and slightly fruity accents in addition to the dominant peat note. It is a whisky with a strong character, characterized by its unrestrained and direct aroma. (automated translation)
Tasting notes:
Color: Light gold.
Nose: Intense peat smoke notes with earthy, medicinal hints, accompanied by black pepper, tar and dark chocolate.
Taste: Powerful, smoky and spicy with notes of smoked meat, espresso, black pepper and a slight sweetness of vanilla and dried fruit.
Finish: Long and intense with lingering smoke, salty sea notes and a fine herbal spiciness.
The Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Years Old is a whisky for real peat smoke fans and is ideal for drinking straight or with a few drops of water. Due to its powerful structure, it is ideal with BBQ dishes, grilled meat, mature cheese or dark chocolate with chili. (automated translation)
Product review
3 Ratings
3,67 of 5 stars average
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At: 27.04.2024
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Gut aber Nix für Anfänger
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At: 18.01.2021
By: Gawan Antonio
Viel Rauch um nichts. Ich liebe Ardbeg aber dies ist eindeutig für mich der Schlechteste. Eindimensional und kurz im Abgang. Die sich im selben preislichen Segment befindlichen Ardbeg 10 und Ardbeg An Oa (obwohl oft schlechter bewertet und auch jung) sind wesentlich komplexer und vom Rauch dennoch sehr präsent. Meilenweit entfernt von einem Uigeadail. Kann leider der anderen Kritik nicht folgen, da gibts Viele 5 Jährige die besser sind, wie etwa die Ileach und Finlaggan Serie und auch viele Bunnas.
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At: 04.06.2020
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Wie viele 5 jährige gibt es mit der Qualität ?
EU-Food & safety
Distributor/Importer:
MOËT HENNESSY ÖSTERREICH GMBH, Franz Josef Kai 47/5. OG, 1010 Wien, Österreich, kundenservice@moethennessy.com
Producer/Distillery:
Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Ilse of Islay, Argyll, PA42 7EA, Schottland, Großbritannien
Brand:
Ardbeg
Notices:
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