Ardbeg Heavy Vapours 46% 70cl 57.1 The sum of the parts

The sum of the parts of a delicious small-batch bottling with all manner of vibrant fruity notes

with a few moments in the glass the nose builds up coca and raisins

Delicate notes of wild strawberry

It’s presented at cask strength and natural colour without chill filtration

A rich extra dry spirit made from the very aromatic resin of the Mastiha tree’s that grow on the side of the roaming hills of the Chios area of Greece

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours 46% 70cl 57.1 The sum of the partsArdbeg Heavy Vapours 46% ABV Peated whisky fans should be all ears this is an unusual bottling from acclaimed Islay distillery Ardbeg released to mark its annual Ardbeg Day celebrations. Its got a surprisingly ashy weightiness and texture due to a tweak to the stills. For this batch, the team removed the purifier as part of an experimental distilling run. The purifier usually keeps the heavy peat in check, allowing floral fruitiness to come through in