1990 Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Bottled 2008

Note: Box has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks.

First introduced in 2003 and now discontinued, there were two bottlings of the Airigh Nam Beist. This one was released in 2008. Non chill filtered and bottled at 46% Alc./Vol.

In the creation of Airigh Nam Beist, heavily peated malt is mashed with water from Loch Uigeadail to produce a wort, which is then twice distilled. After maturing on site for sixteen years, specially selected ex-Bourbon barrels were vatted together and bottled without chill-filtration. For those who have missed the discontinued 17 Year Old, this 1990 vintage bottling is essentially a 16 year old but produced in very small quantities.

Other reviews... Some of the best intensely smoky, peaty Islay whiskies are balanced with a foundation of malty sweetness. This whisky is an excellent example. A sinewy malt with the classic bold notes of kiln smoke, peat, tarry rope, and coal ash. Sweeter notes of honeyed malt, ripe vanilla, chocolate fudge, and toasted marshmallow temper and sooth the palate, along with background berry confit. The smoke lingers long on the palate. Ardbeg devotees will not be disappointed.
92 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: John Hansell