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Whisky Review: Ardbeg 19-Year-Old Traigh Bhan (Batch 2)

We review Ardbeg 19-Year-Old Traigh Bhan (Batch 2), the latest in a 19 year old, very peaty Scotch single malt bottling from the popular Ardbeg distillery in Scotland.

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Ardbeg Traigh Bhan (Batch 2)

Tasting Notes

About:

46.2% ABV. Blend of higher proportion first fill ex-bourbon casks alongside refills and Oloroso sherry casks compared to batch one. 750ml $300.
Appearance:
Pinot Gris
Nose:
The nose is incredibly earthy with the likes of mushroom and damp soil. Add in the peat reek, and it’s reminiscent of an extinguished campfire. On a different note, the dram is quite fruity. I get bright satsuma peel and tangelo segment. Underlying the whisky to bring everything together is the faint sweetness of honeycomb.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
The Arbeg 19-Year-Old Traigh Bhan (Batch 2) has a wonderful nose on it. You pick up on the complexities and subtleties. The palate though just was not giving me the nuances I desired that I can usually taste in other Ardbegs. I’m not fully disappointed with it as I find myself wanting to drink it. With water, it’s more palatable. It is a classic Ardbeg, but I just couldn’t get the notes Dr. Bill Lumsden, its creator, put out.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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