Ardbeg Auriverdes 2014 Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

A limited edition whisky, released on May 31st in honour of Ardbeg Day 2014 - the distillery's open day as part of the yearly Islay Festival. Named for the gold and green livery of Ardbeg's bottlings as well as the colours of the Brazilian flag, home of the 2014 World Cup.

Nose: Vanilla and tangerine. Soft creamy tablet with just a background smoke and light (very light) BBQ kipper skins.

Palate: A touch of that Ardbeg chocolate peat smoke but milder. Creamy but turning spicy with rock salt and ground pepper. Drying charcoal and lots of prickle.

Finish: Sour and salty. A touch of sour cream lingers on the palate. Quite dry, with a little menthol.