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Single Malt Scotch Whisky Islay 'Corrywreckan' (700 ml. boxed) Ardbeg
The Single Malt Whisky 'Corrywreckan' from Ardbeg is distilled on the island of Islay, the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides, between Ireland and Scotland. It takes its name from a whirlpool between Islay and Jura. It is said that Ardberg uses the most peaty malted barley on the island, sourced from Port Ellen, and the water used is from the Uigeadail lake. It undergoes long fermentation in washbacks made of Oregon pine, while maturation takes place in ex-Bourbon oak barrels. It displays all the intensity and complexity that have made Ardbeg a cult distillery among peated whiskies. The aroma is intensely peaty, with hints of sea air, fish, vanilla, chocolate, and cloves. Full-bodied and oily, with savory notes alternating with an explosive sweetness. Exceptional on its own, it deserves to be paired with seafood.
- Product Category
- Whisky
- Denomination
- Single Malt Whisky
- Type
- Scotch Whisky - Single Malt
- Type of Production
- Distilled
- Other Features
- Cold Filtered, Torbato
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Malt
- Format
- 700 ml.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- Islay
- Alcohol Content
- 57.1% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Very wide tulip glass
- Packaging
- Original Case
- Gastronomic Pairings
- After Dinner - Meditation, Seafood - Crustaceans - Mollusks
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
- Overall Rating
- 95/100
ARD-CORRYWRECKAN
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Ardbeg
On the enchanting Isle of Islay, where the sea meets the land in a perpetual embrace buffeted by the winds, stands the legendary distillery Ardbeg. Known worldwide for producing peaty whisky of rare intensity, Ardbeg is a true icon for Scotch Whisky enthusiasts, a brand that encapsulates the essence of a unique territory and its centuries-old traditions.
Founded on this mystical island, Ardbeg stands out for its deep connection with the surrounding nature. The distillery overlooks a wild coastline, where the scent of the sea blends with that of the peat, an essential element that gives its whiskies the characteristic smoky and maritime flavor. It is here that the malted barley, kissed by the sea spray and the ocean breeze, is expertly crafted to create spirits with a distinctive and unmistakable character.
The mastery of Ardbeg is manifested in iconic labels such as Uigeadail and Ten. Uigeadail, named after the lake that provides the pure water used in distillation, presents a bouquet of smoke and spices, wrapped in a soft embrace of dried fruit and chocolate. The Ten, on the other hand, is a tribute to the purity of peat, a whisky that embodies the quintessence of Islay with its intense aromas and complex structure.
Ardbeg represents a sensory journey, an invitation to explore depths of flavors that tell stories of tradition and innovation, of sea and land. Let yourself be carried away by the charm of Islay and discover on Vino45 the best labels signed by Ardbeg: an unforgettable experience for every lover of peaty whisky.
Address:
Port Ellen, Islay PA42 7EA, Scotland
Color: deep and intense straw yellow
Bouquet: intensely smoky, with hints of sea, fish, vanilla, chocolate, cloves
Taste: full-bodied and oily, savory notes alternating with an explosive sweetness.
- IWC: 93/100
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THE WHISKY
The Single Malt Whisky 'Corrywreckan' by Ardbeg is distilled on the island of Islay, the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides, between Ireland and Scotland. It takes its name from a whirlpool between Islay and Jura. It is said that Ardbeg uses the most peated malted barley on the island, sourced from Port Ellen, and the water used comes from the Uigeadail lake. Long fermentation in washbacks made of Oregon pine, while maturation occurs in ex-Bourbon oak barrels. It shows all the intensity and complexity that have made Ardbeg a cult distillery among peated whiskies. The aroma is intensely peaty, with hints of sea air, fish, vanilla, chocolate, and cloves. Full-bodied and oily, with savory notes alternating with an explosive sweetness. Exceptional on its own, it deserves to be paired with seafood.
THE DISTILLERY
Officially active since the mid-19th century, specifically since 1815, the Ardbeg distillery, located in the heart of the island of Islay, was founded by John McDougall, and over the years it has gone through a history filled with numerous ups and downs, similar to that of many other distilleries, marked by changes of ownership, sudden and long-lasting closures, and especially characterized by numerous adversities. As early as 1835, in fact, there was the first change of ownership, when the distillery was purchased by Glasgow merchant Thomas Buchanan, although John McDougall himself and his son continued to manage the company, which by the late 1870s, in 1877 to be precise, was thriving enough to employ almost a third of the island's inhabitants. However, in 1981, the trend was reversed, and due to the widespread economic crisis, the company could not keep its doors open and was forced to cease all activities. Reacquired in 1987 by Hiram Walker, it would be only two years later, in 1989, that the distillery returned to production, albeit on a very small scale, before going through another closure period between 1991 and 1997. Today, the distillery is owned by the LVMH Group, which has helped restore much hope and confidence to the enthusiasts of this product. The labels on the market today are all marked by the same desire for tradition that has driven the distillery to bottle without any cold filtration. The historic pot stills are still used for distillation, and the selection of the waters is meticulously cared for. Currently considered one of the most modern and technologically advanced distilleries, today Ardbeg can easily be defined as a cult brand, made for those who want to rediscover the classic bold peaty flavor in an Islay single malt whisky.