Ardbeg Galileo is a whisky bottle with a capacity of 700ml and an alcohol content of 49%. It is one of 15,000 bottles produced and was distilled in 1999. The whisky was matured in a combination of ex-Marsala and ex-Bourbon casks, which gives it a unique flavor profile with sweet tropical fruit notes.
Ardbeg is an iconic distillery located on the island of Islay, founded in 1815 by John McDougall. The distillery was purchased by Diageo forerunners DCL and Hiram Walker in 1973, and later by Glenmorangie plc (now part of LVMH) in 1997. Ardbeg is known for its smoky drams and has received several awards, including being named World Whisky of the Year multiple times.
The Ardbeg Galileo release was one of the most anticipated of 2012. The concept of this whisky pays tribute to the well-publicized experiment where small quantities of Ardbeg were sent into space at the end of 2011 to see how they would mature in zero gravity. This whisky is a result of casks that were distilled in 1999 and matured in ex-Marsala casks from Sicily, and then balanced with first fill ex-bourbon casks before bottling in 2012.
Ardbeg Galileo is unique due to its maturation in a combination of ex-Marsala and ex-Bourbon casks, which imparts a distinctive flavor profile with sweet tropical fruit notes. It also commemorates a space experiment conducted by Ardbeg to study molecular aging in zero gravity.
Only 15,000 bottles of Ardbeg Galileo were produced, making it a limited edition release.
Ardbeg Galileo has an alcohol content (ABV) of 49%.
Peat smoke, sweet tropical fruits, bananas, pineapples, tangerine, vanilla, seaweed, tar, lemon zest, verbena
Creamy toffee, apricots, lemony peat, liquorice, sweet pepper, lacquered bacon, coal, oily texture, banana, grapefruit, salted ham
Long, creamy, ashy, green leafy notes, caramel, nougat, marzipan, pepper, dry spices, walnuts, peat smoke
Ardbeg Galileo is a wonderfully complex whisky with a rich interplay of sweet tropical fruits and classic smoky notes. The unique combination of ex-Marsala and ex-Bourbon casks provides a balanced and harmonious flavor profile that evolves with each sip. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a warm, smoky, and slightly sweet aftertaste that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
Ardbeg Galileo is an exceptional whisky that stays true to its Islay roots while introducing a fascinating twist with its unique cask maturation. The harmonious balance of sweet tropical fruits and smoky peat makes it a standout release from Ardbeg. Its complexity and rich flavor profile make it a joy to explore, sip by sip. A truly memorable whisky experience.
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