Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 2
£230.00
The Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old is a highly popular, annually released small-batch expression named after the beautiful ‘Singing Sands’ beach on Islay.
Here are the key details of Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 2:
🏝️ Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 2
| Characteristic | Detail |
| Batch Number | TB/02-18.09.00/20. JT |
| Release Year | 2020 (Released in September 2020) |
| Age | 19 Years Old |
| ABV | 46.2% |
| Cask Maturation | A combination of American Oak and Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks. Batch 2 specifically had a higher proportion of First-Fill Bourbon casks compared to Batch 1, which subtlely shifts the flavour profile. |
| Key Distinction | Bottled during a “Haar” (a cold sea mist common to the east coast of Scotland). |
| Signature | Features the initials “JT” (Jackie Thomson, the Distillery Visitor Centre Manager at the time). |
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Description
📝 Tasting Notes
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 2 is noted for being slightly more silky-smooth and leaning a little more into the bourbon influence than the first batch, while still delivering classic Ardbeg intensity.
Nose
Waves of sweet wood smoke and tart crème fraîche are layered over bold, savoury notes of fennel, celeriac, and roasted tea leaves. Adding water reveals a gust of fresh sea spray, with aromas of leather, eucalyptus oil, and pine.
Palate
An intensely salty mouthfeel shifts into soothing medicinal notes. This is followed by flavours of salted peanut brittle, smoked pineapple, and lime juice. Waves of aniseed and liquorice lead to a rich crescendo of fudge, birch tar, and classic peat smoke.
Finish
The finish is long, intense, and satisfying. The savoury and smoky notes collide in a sharp, yet perfectly integrated, conclusion.
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