Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist Limited 1990 雅柏 1990 (700ml 46%) 以「品質最佳的艾雷島麥芽威士忌」為傲的Ardbeg,於1815年創立時即受到世界各地行家的欣賞,因為我們是以艾雷島麥芽呈現出具泥炭和煙燻等最佳風味的繁複美味。Ardbeg單一純麥威士忌在所有艾雷島上的純麥威士忌中,口感最細緻且豐富,其特點並不在於泥煤味的誇飾,而是以麥芽為主,讓麥芽甜味淡淡透出,創造完美的平衡口感。平衡就是關鍵,所有的艾雷島威士忌都很獨特,但只有Ardbeg單一麥芽威士忌能夠如此達到口感的和諧,而與其他酒廠有所區隔。 2006年 Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist上市,一直到2008年每年發行一個版本,它是由最珍貴與僅存的威士忌庫藏取出的限量酒款,在1990年蒸餾與製造。 Airigh Nam Beist (發音為'arry-nam-bayst'),蓋爾語原意是"shelter of the beast",傳說中,假如你迷失在森林之中,有什麼能夠保護你不受到潛伏在蠻荒世界野獸的攻擊? 除了祈禱你帶了最有效的傳統解藥,那就是剛好在褲袋裡有個裝滿Airigh Nam Beist的小瓶。 |
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist Limited 1990 Bottling Note~ This 16 year old was matured in ex-bourbon casks. The rather ominous 'Airigh Nam Beist' derives from the Scotch Gaelic for 'Shelter of the Beast'. Ardbeg describe this as "Ardbeg Icecream" - we couldn't agree more. Tasting note~ Color: Pale watery with golden tinge Nose:An extraordinarily complex nose which seems to change minute by minute, almost impossible to accurately and comprehensively describe. The extra six years in oak has tamed the once extreme peat, it's now a soft blanket hovering above sweet, inviting aromas of orange oil and green toffee apple, with hints of saltiness emerging. Palate:The palate is full, generous and creamy. Initially dominated by smoke and salt which eventually gives way to the sweet vanilla notes of bourbon oak. Finish:Rich cocoa drives the long, defined classy finish, which leaves the mouth awaiting the next installment with eager anticipation. |