Description
In April 2012 Ardbeg sent some of their new-make spirit up into space to make Ardbeg the first inter-stellar whisky, so it came as little surprise that in September 2012, at the British Space Centre, the Ardbeg Galileo was LAUNCHED . All of this marketing aside, it’s still pretty damn good, unlike recent Ardbegs the Galileo features an age statement (1999-2012) and contains whisky matured in both ex-Marsala and ex-Bourbon barrels.
Galileo shows off its ability to have some finesse.
Winner
Best Islay Single Malt – 2013
World Whiskies Awards
Tasting Notes
Nose: Pineapple slices and desiccated coconut rocket out of the glass followed by toffee and spice, finally there is a big phenolic launch-pad of peat.
Palate: When the Ardbeg smoke clears the first step is salty, before cream and dried apricots land.
Finish: The finish is soft and sweet, with earthy smoke swirling about.
Overall: This is a fairly sweet Ardbeg and at 49% ABV not there strongest offering, however it is as smoky and complex as you could want it. An inter-stellar Ardbeg indeed.
Winner
World’s Best Single Malt – 2013
World Whiskies Awards
Winner
Best Islay Single Malt – 2013
World Whiskies Awards
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