Ardbeg Corryvreckan 57.1% vs Auchindoun 13 Year Old 2008 Cask #28900016 Dimensions 55.4%
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Ardbeg Corryvreckan 57.1% currently starts £0.91 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £78.99 | £79.90 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Ardbeg Distillery | Duncan Taylor |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Ardbeg Corryvreckan 57.1%
Corryvreckan takes 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! Tasting Notes colour Deepest amber Aroma Heady, intense and powerful. With the first sniff, encounter the deep and turbulent force of Corryvreckan as it pulls you inwards. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into the torrents of tarry ropes, creosote and linseed oil rising from deep within the vortex. As you succumb to its power, 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. Swirl water into the glass, and observe the magical collision of whisky and water. As the liquid warms up, the seething cauldron bubbles and bursts, as you edge closer to sniff a pot full of gutsy cayenne-peppered steak and oysters smothered in hot pepper sauce. Salty seasoning brings a briny character with tangy crisp seaweed and smoky bacon swirling on the surface with hints of sweet vanilla, spicy cloves and blueberries. As the whirlpool narrows and quickens moving ever deeper, surrender to its dangerous depths with the heady force of menthol, treacle and chilli sauce. Taste Plunge into the whirlpool and taste the mysterious depths of Corryvreckan. Torrents of taste well up on the palate; deep, peppery and chewy, bombarding the tongue with its intense tastes and textures. 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 surpr
Auchindoun 13 Year Old 2008 Cask #28900016 Dimensions 55.4%
Distilled in March 2008 and left to rest for 13 years before being bottled in April 2021 at 55.4% abv. Cask number 28900016 yielded 191 bottles! The Dimensions Collection from Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited is an outstanding range of single malt and single grain whiskies from across the length and breadth of Scotland. Bottled from single casks at cask strength these unique whiskies are a testament to diversity and influence of individual casks, offering unrepeatable expressions from both renowned and lesser known distilleries. Neither chill filtered nor artificially coloured, only the finest whiskies are selected for inclusion in the Dimensions Collection, ensuring each release delivers the multi-dimensional character of the distillery, true to Duncan Taylors ethos " Whisky Without Compromise ".
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