Ardbeg Grooves is an Islay single malt scotch bottled at 46% ABV. Released for Ardbeg Day 2018, it includes whisky matured in heavily charred red wine casks with grooves in the wood that influenced the aging process.
The palate is ashy, and the oak isn't shy at all, making it a reasonably dry whisky. Plenty of spices with dark, roasted fruits. The finish is sweet, smoky and salty.