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Ardbeg Galileo Has Lift Off


1st September 2012
Ardbeg goes space aged with the launch of Ardbeg Galileo

You have heard the rumours about a new out of this world bottling from Ardbeg, well it has arrived the Ardbeg Galileo has lift off. The Ardbeg Galileo has been launched today to celebrate Ardbeg’s first ever experiment in space.

Encased within each bottle of Galileo is hallmark 1999 Ardbeg which has been matured in classic ex-bourbon barrels and some ex-Marsala casks.

The result is a deep golden, smoky Ardbeg balanced with rich flavours from Sicily. Bottled at a strength of 49% it is non chill-filtered for extra texture and mouthfeel.

Galileo is available now from whisky retailers and limited quantities are available to Ardbeg Committee members at ardbeg.com priced £75 and restricted to two bottles per person.

Hamish Torrie for Ardbeg commented: "Each year we have brought out a limited edition of Ardbeg as a supplement to our core range – and although Ardbeg Galileo in no way resembles the actual experiment going on in space nevertheless we thought it would be appropriate to celebrate the experiment, and our partnership with NanoRacks in Houston, with a whisky which Bill and the team on Islay laid down way back in 1999 shortly after we bought Ardbeg Distillery. There are only a few thousand cases available and as ever with Ardbeg we expect demand to be brisk."

For those who wish to toast Ardbeg’s first whisky experiment in space with a dram or two of Ardbeg Galileo, I advise you to buy now as I suspect this one will not be around this planet for long.
 

Ardbeg Galileo Tasting Notes


Producer's Tasting Notes:

Nose: A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere. Add water and breathe in toasted vanilla, sizzling cinnamon and warm hazelnut.

Taste: An explosion of crackling peat ignites flavour explosions. Tangy lemon and lime juice, spiced toffee, followed by smooth buttermilk, bananas and currants. Smoke brims with creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallows.

Finish: Long and smoky with tarry espresso.
 

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