Ardbeg Hypernova Committee Release HN2022
Bottle performance
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Lot number: 180-00442
Winning bid: £80
Since its establishment in 1815, The Ardbeg distillery has been on a tumultuous rollercoaster ride of ownership changes, closures, and reopening. Stability was only achieved relatively recently, when the ailing distillery was purchased in 1997 by industry giants, Glenmorangie. The subsequent years have seen the distillery’s popularity swell, with fans enticed by the signature style of tarry, sooty smoke, balanced against citric sweetness and an oily mouthfeel. While Ardbeg still retains its distinctive personality, it has definitely been influenced by Glenmorangie’s propensity for experimenting with cask finishing, and (dare we say it) NAS expressions.
Committee Release: Hypernova
Said to be their smokiest expression to date, The Hypernova follows on from the hugely popular Supernova series. With phenol levels in excess of 170 ppm, expect a stellar explosion like the name suggests!
Bottled: May 2022
Cask Type: American Oak
51% ABV / 70cl
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