Ardbeg Dolce

Inspired by the golden age of 1960 s Italians cinema, Ardbeg Dolce blend Mediterranean charm with Ardbeg s bold, rugged spirit. Matured in Sicilian  Marsala wine casks and classic bourbon barrels, it balances sweet flavours of apricot, marmelade and dark chocolate, with notes of roasted nuts and smoky applewood.
Rich and complex on the nose, the smoke is softened – mellowed by bursts of apricot, plump raisins, sticky date and tangy stewed apple. Orange marmalade lifts it all with a citrusy brightness. A splash of water reveals the deeper, earthier layers: pine needles, capers and olives. On the palate spices lead the way in cinnamon, star anise and a flicker of liquorice heat. Then the sweetness unfolds with maple-smoked wood, baked dates with walnuts, honeycomb and dark chocolate. Dried fruits follow close behind, wrapped in lemon rind and balanced by a savoury twist of salted nuts and dried herbs. The finish is long and layered, with smoked applewood, drying tobacco and rich, chewy peat oils.