New Release – Ardbeg BizzareBQ – Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Whisky – Hard To Find Whisky News
BIZARREBQ
Limited Edition
70cl | 50.9% ABV
Ardbeg’s first ever barbecue-inspired whisky, BizarreBQ is an exciting collaboration between renowned Master Distiller Dr Bill Lumsden and Pitmaster Christian Stevenson (AKA DJ BBQ). The spirit was matured in a combination of double charred oak casks, Pedro Ximénez sherry casks & unique BBQ casks, coming together to bring a sweet, tangy, smoky flavour.
NOSE
Puffs of charcoal and soot mingle with smoky wood and aromatic herbs and spices. Treacle toffee, hickory smoked ham and cinnamon-dusted espresso rise up. A splash of water releases distinctively sharp citrus aromas, along with herbal notes such as fennel and aniseed. Grilled artichokes and a suggestion of seared meat sizzles the senses.
PALATE
The mouthfeel is alive with spice, like BBQ ribs smothered in chilli. A myriad of deep, warming smoke follows close behind in flame-grilled steak, chilli oil, cured leather and clove. Ginger, aniseed and tar crackle on the palate with an aromatic woodsmoke edge.
FINISH
The aftertaste lingers long and bold, with ginger, aniseed and with an aromatic woodsmoke.
Ardbeg BizarreBQ has been matured in a combination of double charred oak casks, Pedro Ximénez sherry casks & unique BBQ casks, igniting a feast of aromas in hickory smoked ham, grilled artichokes, flamed steak & cinnamon dusted espresso.
Aroma: Puffs of charcoal and soot mingle with smoky wood and aromatic herbs and spices. Treacle toffee, hickory smoked ham and cinnamon-dusted espresso rise up.
A splash of water releases distinctively sharp citrus aromas, along with herbal notes such as fennel and aniseed. Grilled artichokes and a suggestion of seared meat sizzles the senses. The undeniable smell of bonfire and BBQ embers lingers in the background.
Taste: The mouthfeel is alive with spice, like BBQ ribs smothered in chilli. A myriad of deep, warming smoke follows close behind in flame-grilled steak, chilli oil, cured leather and clove. Ginger, aniseed and tar crackle on the palate with an aromatic woodsmoke edge.
