今天要為各位介紹阿貝漩渦(Ardbeg Corryvreckan)
這支威士忌的靈感來自知名的Corryvreckan漩渦
Corryvreckan是歐洲最大，也是全球第二大的漩渦
它位於艾雷島(Islay)與吉拉島(Jura)附近的海布里群島(Hebridean Isles)，靠近蘇格蘭西岸
在賽爾提克(Celtic)的神話與傳說中非常著名，瀰漫著原始、富有吸引力的力量，回應著阿貝桀傲不馴的氣質
是所有艾雷島威士忌中最富有泥煤味、煙燻味與最繁複的威士忌
酒廠總製酒師解釋:我們從1999年開始實驗，並持續進行至今，我們將阿貝部分原酒置於法國橡木桶中
並於艾雷島上緩慢的熟成，Corryvreckan具有令人迷惑的性格，在熟成中醞釀出迷人的辛香、奢沃的水果甜蜜調性
非冷凝過濾，以傳達飽滿均衡的酒體與質感，阿貝漩渦Corryvreckan是艾雷島桀傲不馴精神之典範
品酒筆記:
Tasting notes:
香氣:誘人感官、綿密強大的。輕搖酒杯，深吸一口，沉浸入焦油繩與木餾油的漩渦，當你臣服於這般力量
淹漫而上的是黑巧克力、黑醋栗與黑砂糖的碰撞，緊接著是梅、櫻桃和大地氣息的赤松味
Nose:Heady, intense and powerful. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into the torrents of tarry ropes, creosote and linseed oil rising from deep within the vortex. A collision of waxy dark chocolate, warm blackcurrants and muscovado sugar pulls you under its spell with a burst of plump cherries and earthy pine needles leaping from its depths. From salty seasoning comes a briny character with tangy crisp seaweed and smoky bacon swirling on the surface with hints of sweet vanilla, spicy cloves and blueberries. Surrender to its dangerous depths with the heady force of menthol, treacle and chilli sauce.
口感:第一口是深邃的、帶胡椒口感與海藻般的爽脆與嚼勁，接著便充盈著濃縮的咖啡味、富裕的果香(黑糖粟、藍莓與櫻桃)與八角茴香
Taste:Plunge into the whirlpool and torrents of taste well up on the palate; deep, peppery and chewy, bombarding the tongue. The first plunge brings forth chewy peppered steak soaked in pepper sauce with the tang of crispy seaweed. As you descend deeper, encounter a mouthful of black tarry espresso coffee that coats the palate with rich melted dark fruits (blackcurrants, blueberries and cherries) and bitter almonds. As the taste soaks in deeper, star anise and hickory dry out the palate before a surprise of chalky effervescent violets fizz to the surface.
餘韻:悠長深邃、強大的力道持久不散，富有黑焦油咖啡、裹著櫻桃的巧克力和黑胡椒的回甘
Finish:Long, deep and remaining powerful into the finish with black tarry coffee, chocolate coated cherries and hot pepper sauce, the lingering memories of your mysterious and daring journey into Corryvreckan.
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