Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 3 19 Year Old

£220.00

The Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 3 is a highly anticipated annual release from the Islay distillery. It’s a 19-year-old single malt that is part of a series inspired by the “Singing Sands” beach on Islay. Each batch has subtle variations in its maturation profile, making it a collectible and sought-after release.

Here are the key details about Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 3:

Age: 19 years old.

Release Year: This batch was released in late 2021.

Cask Maturation: It was matured in a combination of American oak and Oloroso sherry casks. Notably, Batch 3 is said to have had a slightly higher proportion of sherry casks than its predecessor, Batch 2.

ABV: 46.2%.

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Category: Scotch Whisky

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Tasting Notes (General Consensus): Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 3 is often described as having a more herbal and spicy character compared to the previous batches.

Nose: Expect aromas of scented wood smoke, sea spray, aniseed toffee, and a hint of fresh citrus and pine resin.

Palate: The palate is rich and sappy, with classic Ardbeg sweet smokiness, tarry rope, treacle toffee, and notes of soot and aniseed. The sherry influence brings in hints of smoked brown sugar, walnuts, and spice.

Finish: The finish is long and unhurried, with lingering notes of bitter almonds, clove, and pepper.

Unique Detail: The label on the bottle is a source of information for enthusiasts. The batch code on this release is TB/03-10.10.01/21.BL. The number “03” indicates the batch, and “21” refers to the year it was bottled. The “BL” suffix means it was bottled during a “lockdown,” a nod to the global pandemic that was still ongoing at the time of bottling.

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 3 is highly regarded for its complexity and the way it showcases a more mature, refined side of Ardbeg’s heavily peated spirit.