Ardbeg Blaaack (N/Acl, 50.70%)

Hailing from the rugged shores of Islay, Ardbeg Blaaack is a distinctive expression matured in ex-Pinot Noir casks from New Zealand, resulting in a dram of exceptional depth and character. This bold whisky unfolds with intense notes of velvety summer fruit pudding, bitter cherry, and a hint of soot, perfectly balanced by the distillery’s signature earthy peat smoke. Each sip offers a complex journey that marries the maritime heritage of its Scottish origins with a unique, dark-hued elegance.