Ardbeg Dolce
Ardbeg Dolce
La Dolce Vita, Islay Style
In honour of Dr. Bill Lumsden joining us in Australia for Ardbeg Day 2026, we have some super limited stock available only for the 6th of June! Make sure you get your bottles today only, or miss out on one of the best Ardbeg releases yet.
Sicily, the land of headscarves, scooters and long walks along the beach, drenched in sun. Islay, the land of headscarves, tractors and long walks along the beach, just drenched.
Matured in 'dolce' (sweet) Marsala fortified wine casks, Ardbeg Dolce unites dry, sweet Sicilian heat with the classic, intense smoke of Ardbeg bourbon barrels. Inspired by the slow, soulful pace of life in Sicily and the glamourous allure of 1960s cinema, this is a whisky that takes all the elegance and charm of the Mediterranean, and fuses it with the rugged, windswept spirit of Islay.
ABV: 47.8%
Best occasion to drink: By the coast, with fellow Ardbeggians - Come Islay rain or Sicily shine.
Got your hands on a bottle of Ardbeg Dolce? Bring it along to Ardbeg Day event in Sydney on the 6th of June for the rare chance to have it signed by Dr Bill Lumsden himself.
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Tasting Notes
Aroma
Rich and complex, 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: roasted mushrooms, pine needles, salted fish, capers and olives. An Islay pantry meets a Sicilian garden.
Taste
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.
Finish
The finish is long and layered, with smoked applewood, drying tobacco, bonfire embers and rich, chewy peat oils
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