Ardbeg Corryvreckan()

Corryvreckan
57.1% ABV

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[96.5]Jim Murray
[–] 2010Jim Murray
[-]2010Jim Murray
[] 2014Jim Murray
[] Islay 12 – 2016World Whiskies Awards
[] Islay12 – 2013(The Spirits Business)
[] 10 – 2015 International Whisky Competition

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700ml

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57.1%

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Corryvreckan

Ardbeg Corryvreckantakes its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture.
Swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully balanced dram. Like the whirlpool itself, Corryvreckan is not for the faint-hearted!
Awarded The Worlds Best Single Malt in 2010 by the World Whiskies Awards.
Non chill-filtered with a strength of 57.1% ABV.

Awards:
[96.5/100]Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible
[Winner] World’s Best Single Malt – 2010 World Whiskies Awards
[Winner] Best Islay Single Malt – 2010World Whiskies Awards
[Gold] Liquid Gold Award – 2014 byJim Murray’s Whisky Bible
[Master]Islay up to 12 years old – 2013 by The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
[Double Gold]Single Malt Scotch – to 12 Yrs – 2013 by San Francisco World Spirits Competition
[Winner] Best Single Malt Scotch – to 12 Yrs – 2013bySan Francisco World Spirits Competition

Region:
Islay, Scotland

Country of Origin:
United Kingdom (Scotland)

Type:
Whisky(Single Malt)

Volume:
700ml

Alcohol:
57.1%

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Heady, intense and powerful. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into the torrents of tarry ropes, creosote and linseed oil rising from deep within the vortex. A collision of waxy dark chocolate, warm blackcurrants and muscovado sugar pulls you under its spell with a burst of plump cherries and earthy pine needles leaping from its depths. From salty seasoning comes a briny character with tangy crisp seaweed and smoky bacon swirling on the surface with hints of sweet vanilla, spicy cloves and blueberries. Surrender to its dangerous depths with the heady force of menthol, treacle and chilli sauce.
Palate: Plunge into the whirlpool and torrents of taste well up on the palate; deep, peppery and chewy, bombarding the tongue. The first plunge brings forth chewy peppered steak soaked in pepper sauce with the tang of crispy seaweed. As you descend deeper, encounter a mouthful of black tarry espresso coffee that coats the palate with rich melted dark fruits (blackcurrants, blueberries and cherries) and bitter almonds. As the taste soaks in deeper, star anise and hickory dry out the palate before a surprise of chalky effervescent violets fizz to the surface.
Finish: Long, deep and remaining powerful into the finish with black tarry coffee, chocolate coated cherries and hot pepper sauce, the lingering memories of your mysterious and daring journey into Corryvreckan.