Whisky Ardbeg Corryvreckan

This single malt smoked Whisky from the Isle of Islay has a 57.1% alcohol volume. Produced by the Ardbeg distillery, Ardbeg Corryvreckan comes from a maritime whirlpool that is located in the narrow strait between the Scottish islands of Jura and Scarba.

Just seeing this whisky in a glass, the single malt whisky Ardbeg Corryvreckan, it has seduced us with its warm amber appearance that is intense and bright. This whisky has a good glyceric charge and it is pleasantly silky.

This excellent peated whisky has a gamy entrance into the nose which opens a universe of intense sensations that are presented one after another. We can compare the aromatics of this whisky as if we flipped the whirlpool upside down as if the fragrant aromas of Corryvreckan were being expelled out of this glass. There are intense and powerful peat aromatics that are entwined with natural oils and pinaceae resin notes. These aromatics are defined by nuanced dark chocolate aromas along with bitter burnt sugar aromatics. As this whisky is able to breathe and open to the air we are presented with new aromas that are reminiscent of maritime iodine.

The palate of Ardbeg Corryvreckan can be even more overwhelming than the nose. We only drink this whisky with very small ships as just one sip can bring a tear to the eye since this whisky has over 57% alcohol by volume. This whisky has a pure consistency that is very expressive and engaging. This Scotch Whisky has a spicy palate that is profound and wild that can sweep you off your feet. And this is just the beginning.

This Ardbeg whisky from Islay, Corryvreckan, leaves our mouths watering with its flavorful coffee notes, black wild forest berries, bitter burnt sugars, and balsamic notes. This whisky has an intense finish that is dry and accompanied by nuanced floral notes.