Ardbeg Galileo 1999

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TheArdbeg Galileo is a limited-edition single malt that was released in 2012 to celebrate Ardbeg’s experiment of sending a vial of their new make spirit into space (to the International Space Station in 2011) to study maturation in zero gravity.

Here are the key details about the Ardbeg Galileo 1999:

Ardbeg Galileo (1999 Vintage)

Characteristic	Detail
Vintage	Distilled in 1999 (The name also references Space 1999)
Bottled	2012
Age	12 Years Old
ABV	$49\%$
Cask Maturation	A blend of Ardbeg matured in First-Fill Ex-Bourbon Casks and a portion matured in unusual Ex-Marsala Wine Casks from Sicily.
Bottles	Limited release, approximately 15,000 bottles worldwide.
Filtration	Non-chill filtered.

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Category: Scotch Whisky

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Flavour Profile: The Marsala Influence

The use ofMarsala wine casks is what distinguishes this Ardbeg expression, giving it a unique mix of rich sweetness and classic Islay peat smoke.

Nose: Expect the typical Ardbeg peat and smoke, but with an accompanying layer ofripe, sweet fruits such asdried apricots,black plums, andChristmas cake spices (cinnamon, ginger). Notes of toffee and vanilla creme brûlée also appear.

Palate: Rich and oily texture. The taste delivers a contrast of tangy citrus and sweet, unsweetened tropical fruit (pineapple cubes, melon) with dark chocolate and toasted almonds. The peat is present as asooty, tarry smoke that integrates beautifully with the fruit and spice.

Finish: Long, intense, and satisfying. It ends with lingeringsweet vanilla, a touch ofsea salt, andspiced leather.