Since the distillery re-opened in 1997, many enthusiasts of Ardbeg have been keen to sample their work in progress - none more so than the Ardbeg Committee, formed to 'ensure that the doors of Ardbeg distillery never close again'. It was to them that they released a limited bottling of 'Very Young' Ardbeg for discussion and comment'.
'Still, Young' Ardbeg, distilled in 1998 before being bottled in 2006, is, therefore, another step along this peaty road and in 2007, a final limited release 'Almost There' completed the journey to full maturity.
2nd Release. Non-Chill-Filtered.
Nose: Toffee, rich. Creamy sweet, tangy peat and citrus.
Palate: Spicy and powerful with cut fruits, yet more citrus. Phenolic.
Finish: Long and spicy with plenty of punchy heat as well as smoke as a little brine and fruit finishes things off nicely.