Ardbeg Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 48.3 %

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

The Ardbeg SMOKIVERSE is a limited edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky released to celebrate Ardbeg Day 2025 and the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee. It is Ardbeg's first expression made using an innovative "high-gravity mashing" technique, reducing water and increasing grain in the mash tun to boost ester formation and concentrated flavors. Highly rated on Whiskybase at 85+ over 427 votes.

Nose: Fruity and estery notes with smoked bubblegum, toasted sourdough, ripening barley, and aromatic peat smoke Palate: Rich and creamy mouthfeel featuring sharp sooty creosote, clove, aniseed, muscovado sugar, and charcoal Finish: Earthy peat moss with sizzling bonfire embers.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 46 %

Cask: Ex Bourbon & Port Wine 

Size: 700 ml

The Ardbeg Spectacular a Limited Edition single malt Scotch whisky released for Ardbeg Day on June 1, 2024, during the Fèis Ìle festival.  Matured in a mix of port wine barriques and classic ex-bourbon barrels, this bottling brings together a combination of smoky peat and rich fruity sweetness.

Nose: Aromatic and perfumed with lavender, leather, woodsmoke, mint, salted caramel, and dark chocolate Palate: An oily mouthfeel balancing sugary sweet notes of pear crumble and toffee with savory sea salt, tar, and robust bonfire smoke Finish: Long and lingering, fading from ash and white pepper into a drying, tannic, and minty finish

Rated 84.5+ on WhiskyBase over 500+ ratings

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 40 %

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Originally released in 1997, over 25 years ago, and then discontinued in 2004 the 17 Year Old was a peaty pioneer that laid the road map for future Ardbegs. Beloved by the Committee, this New Release traces the old delicate peat profile note by note and has been bottled at 40%/Chill Filtered. This is the renewed 17 Years Old Ardbeg.

Nose: Fresh and clean , with hints of pine resin, aniseed, sea spray and lavender soap very gentle, very restrained, and rather elegant for an Ardbeg. With water, there is a distinctive, flinty minerality, along with subtle hints of sweet peat smoke, malted barley, and a touch of toasting bread. Palate: A beautiful, creamy texture is followed by a lovely combination of flavours, with aniseed toffee, café latte, fennel and gentle antiseptic soap. Finish: The peat smoke is present, but in a very restrained manner, and leads into a lingering aftertaste with chewy oak, cocoa powder and tar. (Distillery Tasting Notes)

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 46.2 %

Cask: American Oak & Oloroso Sherry

Size: 700 ml

The Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Years Old is an annual Small Batch Release from Ardbeg named after Islay’s famous "Singing Sands" beach. A total of 7 Batches have been released since 2019.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 51.7%

Cask: Virgin Black Sea Oak/Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

The Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release is a limited edition Islay single malt scotch whisky launched in March 2017 exclusively for members of the Ardbeg Committee. Matured in a combination of virgin Black Sea oak casks (sourced from the Adyghe Republic in Russia) and traditional ex-bourbon barrels.  This Ardbeg release has been named after the "kelpie," a mythical water-shaping spirit of the deep ocean. 

 The Committee Release is bottled at the higher strength of 51.7% ABV. 

Nose: Salty maritime brine, herbal aromas, oily peat, and sweet barbecue smoke with hints of pine resin Palate: Thick and oily mouthfeel featuring spicy black pepper, dark chocolate, Turkish coffee, clove oil, and savory smoked bacon or fish Finish: Very long and spiced, lingering with charred oak, coal tar, and hickory

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 55%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon and "Dark" Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 54.3%

Cask: Apparently 9% Sherry & 91% Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Ardbeg has been studying the effect of maturing spirit in space. To celebrate the conclusion of Ardbeg’s experiment in space, this release of the heavily peated Supernova (100 ppm vs the usual 50 ppm), this is one of the most heavily-peated whiskies from Ardbeg.

Rated at 89+ across 500+ ratings on Whisky Base

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Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 55%

Cask: Bourbon & Sherry

Size: 700 ml

One of the most peated whiskies from Ardberg, this Supernova Committee Release has been matured in Bourbon and Sherry Casks. 3000 bottles were released to celebrate the Ardbeg Space experiment.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 49%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon/Ex-Marsala Wine

Size: 700 ml

One of 2012's most hotly-anticipated releases, Ardbeg Galileo is made up from casks distilled in 1999, some of which spent their full term of maturation in casks that previously held Marsala wine, imparting sweet tropical fruit flavours to the mix. Galileo's concept celebrates the well-publicised experiment whereby small quantities of Ardbeg were sent into space at the end of 2011 to see how they mature in zero gravity.

About 15,000 bottles were reportedly released at an ABV of 49%.
Rated +87 at whiskybase over 1,085 votes.
Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 51.2%

Cask: Heavily charred New American white oak (Virgin Oak)

Size: 700 ml

The Ardbeg Alligator Committee Reserve "For Discussion" is a rare, discontinued 2011 single malt Scotch whisky bottled exclusively for members of the Ardbeg Committee at 51.2% ABV. About 10,000 bottles were released in 2011.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 25 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon 

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS 

ABV: 51.2%

Cask: New American White Oak

Size: 700 ml

This is the general release (hence called Untamed Release) of 2011 Ardbeg Committee Release - Alligator - named such due to the high level of char of the virgin American White Oak casks used for maturation, which makes the inside of the cask surface look like an alligator skin. 

Color: Gold Nose: Smoked root ginger and barbeque sauce with chocolate, cumin and warm oak shavings in the background Palate: Hot and spicy, smoked and charred with a leathery and sooty mouth feel. Smoky chocolate, ginger and black bean sauce. Finish: Slow and long with mocha espresso and ginger with cigar smoke. (Tasting Notes from Distillery)

Rated 88+ on Whiskybase across over 880 votes.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 10 Years (bottled 2022)

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-bourbon and sherry casks

Size: 700 ml

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is one of the peatiest and most complex whiskies globally. It balances intense peat with the natural sweetness of malt. Awarded World Whisky of the Year in 2008, it has a light gold color and aromas of smoky fruit, zesty lemon and lime, and waxy dark chocolate. On the palate, it offers crackling peat, tangy citrus, black pepper, and cinnamon-spiced toffee, alongside briny notes of buttermilk, ripe bananas, and currants. The finish is long and rich, featuring dry espresso, liquorice root, and tarry smoke.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Released between 2001 and 2004, the 1977 vintage is a rare old bottling from Ardbeg. This particular bottle, we believe was released in 2001. A full bodied perfect balance of sweetness, fruit and intense smoky aromas with hints of toffee and fudge followed by mandarin fruit.

This bottling has been rated 90+ points on Whiskybase (by over 500 reviewers).  Please note the slight damage on the box.

Region: Isla, Scotland

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

The 1978 vintage from Ardbeg has been bottled through 1997 and 1999. This particular bottling is from the 1999 release.

Rated 90+ points on Whiskybase (by over 75 reviewers) and Rated 5 Stars (90 Points) by Whiskyfun.  Please note the slight damage on the box. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: NAS

ABV: 46.6%

Cask: New Charred Oak/ First Fill Bourbon / PX Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Named after the southern most point of Islay, which is Mull of Oa (the rounded headland that shelters the distillery from the wild Atlantic) this is a vatting of different cask maturations including new charred oak, PX Sherry and first fill bourbon.