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The Ardbeg distillery is located in the south-west of whisky island Islay, on the same road as competitors Laphroaig and Lagavulin. After an illegal existence, the distillery was formally founded in 1815. Like so many Scottish whisky producers, Ardbeg has been closed for a number of periods over time, for example from 1981 to 1989.
Ardbeg single malt whisky is known for its smokiness. The distillery only brings series onto the market with no age statement (NAS), and is known for its highly active marketing.
Already in 2009, the bottlings in the Old Malt Cask series from Douglas Laing were well received: see this Ardbeg edition. The peated Islay single malt whisky was matured for 18 years in a bourbon cask, yielding notes of vanilla, almonds, and honey. 50%
Signatory Vintage is known for its high-quality, often special bottlings. This Ardbeg bottling is an extraordinary one! The peated Islay single malt whisky was vatted in a first-fill Oloroso cask in 1991 and was bottled 33 years later. (52.6%)
Is the 'regular' Ardbeg Very Young already a special bottling as one of the first under new ownership, this Committee Reserve is a limited edition, intended for 'members' of Ardbeg. Incidentally, it is the 60th whisky on Whiskybase. (6y, 58.9%)
Ten years ago, Malts of Scotland selected and bottled this Ardbeg single malt whisky for the Dunes An Oir label of the Dutch liquor store Van Zuylen. The heavily peated Islay malt matured for 17 years in a sherry cask and was bottled at 58.9%.
After the distillery reopened in 1997, Ardbeg released a number of bottlings as milestones towards a new maturity of the brand. After an 'Almost There' single malt whisky in 2007, this Renaissance was releasedt in 2008, 10 years old and 55.9% strong.
The fifth Ardbeg bottling in Speciality Drinks’ Elements of Islay series was released in 2014. The single malt whisky matured in an Oloroso sherry cask and is bottled at 57.8% cask strength. It received a score of 87.6 points on Whiskybase so far.
Over the years, the Ardbeg Distillery released various special, sometimes experimental bottlings. In 2014, for example, that was the Auriverdes (the Gold-Green). The single malt whisky matured for 12 years in American oak. Base flavours: mocha and vanilla
Over the years, Ardbeg has released several experimental bottlings. In 2014, there was, among others, this extra special Auriverdes Gold, in a limited edition of only 300 bottles. The peated single malt whisky matured in toasted American oak. (49.9% ABV)
The Corryvreckan is real classic in the Ardbeg range. With its aromas of peat, smoke, dark fruit, dark chocolate, and hints of herbs and lemon, it is exactly what you can expect from a modern Ardbeg. At 57.1%.
This is the Ardbeg Dark Cove in celebration of Ardbeg Day 2016. The heavily peated single malt whisky matured in bourbon casks and casks that previously held heavy, dark sherry. Earthy, coffee, smoked ham, chocolate, full, with light citrus notes. (55%)
This Ardbeg Day single malt whisky was released in 2012 in a limited edition for 'Ardbeg members'. A truly special bottling, because the whisky was finished in sherry casks in which Ardbeg Uigeadail had previously matured! A collector's item! (56.7%)
Ardbeg Perpetuum released in 2016 as an addition to the core range of Ardbeg. A bottling from Bourbon & Sherry Casks making this another nice Ardbeg bottling. It is bold with peppery, iodine, pear, citrus and vanilla notes.
Ardbeg Perpetuum was released in 2015 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Ardbeg Distillery. The single malt whisky matured in bourbon and sherry casks. Pronounced notes in this festive bottle: pepper, iodine, pear, resin, bacon, citrus and vanilla.
Released in 2009 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee. A bottling of Ardbeg single malt whiskies that matured for different numbers of years in different cask types, resulting in a 'rollercoaster' of flavors! Bottled at 57.3%.
For this Limited Edition, Ardbeg created an extra-concentrated 'mash', the barley malt batter from which the spirit for single malt whisky is eventually distilled. This resulted in intense fruity and sweet notes. A rich, smoky, tropical dram! (48.3%)
This Committee Release was the starting shot in 2008 for the legendary Supernova series of Ardbeg. Intense, a complex aroma and taste palette, oily and, of course, the unmistakable Ardbegian peat smoke. A collector's item. (2400 bottles at 58.9%)
All of Ardbeg's Supernova bottlings, released since 2008, scored high to very high. That also applies to this Committee Release from 2015. Full, creamy, complex, and of course (Ardbeg!) ashy and smoky. An exclusive single malt whisky. (bottled at 53.3%)
As the name implies, this classic from Ardbeg is 10 years old. A standard bottling that portrays the character of this Islay brand: smoke and peat of course, but also licorice, chocolate, something medicinal. High quality at 46%.
This is an Ardbeg Ten, the flagship of Islay Distillery Ardbeg, but not a standard edition. The single malt whisky comes packed in a bone! It's a tribute to one of the distillery's most beloved residents, Shortie the Dog! (10y, 46%, released in 2019)
Over time, standard whiskies also change in taste. This also applies to the famous Ardbeg Ten single malt whisky. This bottle is from a bottling more than fifteen years ago. 10 years old and bourbon-matured of course, but still a different taste! (46%)
Get a new Ardbeg Ten single malt whisky and put it next to this bottling from 2010. They look the same (only the 2010 bottle is bigger). But open them and taste: you will definitely taste the differences! (bottled at 46% in a 1000 ml bottle)
The Wee Beastie bottling is the latest standard edition from Ardbeg. This single malt whisky matured for 5 years in bourbon and sherry casks. Despite being young, the Wee Beastie has complex aromas and notes, a full mouthfeel and a long finish. (47.4%)
This Maltbarn bottling is another unspecified single malt whisky from the island of Islay. The label hints at 'Southern A' for the distillery...The whisky matured for 14 years in a bourbon cask and was bottled at 50.2% cask strength. Curious?
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