Ardbeg Smoketrails - Manzanilla Edition (1L)

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Each edition — to be released in batches every year — will be a marriage of Ardbeg matured in American oak casks and Ardbeg matured in secondary casks sourced from around the world. The first release, Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition, marries whisky matured in American oak casks with whisky matured in Manzanilla Sherry casks from Sanlúcar de Barrameda on Spain’s Atlantic coast. Nose Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. You are responsible for all activities through your account. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. You are not allowed to create multiple accounts. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e.g. false, misleading, deceptive) activity. You have the obligation to keep your login credentials confidential. You shall not authorize any others to use or access your account. Ardbeg Smoketrails Côte Rôtie Edition is a true traveler's exclusive, making it available only in international destinations. The release plan involves a phased rollout. Initially, it will be accessible in airports across the United Kingdom, allowing travelers to embark on their whisky journey. Shortly thereafter, airports in Europe will join in, followed by Asia and America in early 2024.

This is approachable, balanced, fairly flavourful with a couple of interesting minor chords that titillate the palate (I nosed this again and again and I couldn’t shake the image of roasted peanuts and peanut butter from my head). Score: 7/10 Whisky has wider appeal now than ever before. This is arguably good news. So rather than focusing on a narrow niche of “cultists,” it’s not surprising that the legion of NAS expressions these days from Big Whisky (a term which would certainly include the likes of Glenmorangie and Ardbeg) would continue to seek broad appeal to the wider segment of whisky drinkers who prefer easier sippers.This one-liter bottle of Ardbeg Smoketrails can be found exclusively at Duty-Free shops and, for the true whisky connoisseur, at the Ardbeg Distillery Visitor Centre on the enchanting Islay. For lovers of Scotch whisky, this edition represents an opportunity to embark on a sensory adventure and experience the influence of world-class casks on Ardbeg's unmistakable smoky flavor.

Islay-based Ardbeg has created its first travel retail-exclusive whisky series, called Ardbeg Smoketrails. Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition is the brand’s first travel retail-exclusive release For those who have the opportunity to visit the Ardbeg Distillery on the picturesque Islay, a very limited number of bottles will be available at the Visitor Center. As for the recommended retail price, it remains unspecified, adding an element of mystery and anticipation for enthusiasts. Sitting at 46% ABV, the whisky will be available in select airports around the world and at ‘travel destination’ the Ardbeg Distillery. Ardbeg's dedication to crafting exclusive expressions like the Smoketrails series extends to global travelers with the launch of Ardbeg Smoketrails Côte Rôtie Edition. The use of Côte Rôtie wine casks from the Rhône region introduces a new level of complexity to the distillery's renowned smoky character. The combination of these special casks with classic bourbon barrels ensures that this limited edition whisky will be a sought-after treasure for those who appreciate fine spirits.

Ardbeg Smoketrails Details

Finish: Plumes of fennel and pine billow up, leaving a long, lingering trail of carbolic soap, aniseed and leather. With a unique batch code on this and future bottlings, we hope Ardbeggians will jump at the chance to get their hands on this delectable, collectable dram when they are on their travels.”