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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