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Ardbeg Blasda is a heavily peated Islay single malt whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels, exhibiting intense notes of smoke, seaweed, and dark chocolate alongside citrus fruit and a lingering sweetness. It clocks in at 53.8% ABV.
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What is Ardbeg Blasda made from?
Ardbeg Blasda is an Islay single malt whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels. It combines peat smoke and seaweed with citrus, dark chocolate, and lingering sweetness.
How strong is Ardbeg Blasda?
Ardbeg Blasda is bottled at 53.8% ABV. That is substantially stronger than many standard whiskies, so adding a little water can make its smoke and citrus notes easier to separate.
Is Ardbeg Blasda heavily peated?
Yes, Ardbeg Blasda has a heavily peated profile, with intense smoke and maritime seaweed notes. Its dark-chocolate character and sweet finish give the peat more balance than a purely smoky dram.
What does Ardbeg Blasda taste like?
Its flavor profile includes smoke, seaweed, dark chocolate, citrus fruit, and lingering sweetness. Ex-bourbon maturation helps add vanilla-like barrel influence behind the intense Islay character.
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