Ardbeg Grooves 1974 the Artist Blend is the

the Artist Blend is the non-peated variant aged first-fill American oak barrels

created in small batches from a total of ex-bourbon hogsheads

Bottled at a natural cask strength of 55

A little menthol alongside the expected spiciness and some leather

An extraordinary accomplishment resulting in a very special release

Ardbeg Grooves 1974 the Artist Blend is theGrooves is the 2018 limited edition whisky released to celebrate Ardbeg Day. For this years bottling, director of distilling, whisky creation and whisky stocks Dr Bill Lumsden has matured part of the whisky in re toasted red wine casks. These casks were intensely charred to create heavy grooves in the surface of the wood, designed to produce more intense flavours. Nose: Smoked cinnamon and paprika, antique leather and saddle soap, with classic Ardbeg