Tasting Notes

COLOUR

Rich Amber

AROMA

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. 

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.

FINISH

Long, deep and remaining powerful into the finish with black tarry coffee, chocolate coated cherries and hot pepper sauce.

AWARDS

International Whisky Competition 2021 – Best Single Malt Scotch

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021 – Double Gold

International Whisky Competition 2020 – Best Single Malt Scotch

International Whisky Competition 2020 – Best Single Malt Scotch (NAS)

International Whisky Competition 2020 – Best Islay Single Malt Scotch

International Whisky Competition 2020 – Best Cask Strength Scotch (Over 57% ABV)International Whisky Competition 2020 – Best Peated Scotch

THE UNTAMED SPIRIT OF ISLAY

Established in 1815, Ardbeg is revered by connoisseurs around the world as among the peatiest and smokiest, yet most complex, of all the Islay malts. Despite its smokiness, Ardbeg is renowned for its delicious sweetness, a phenomenon that has affectionately become known as ‘the peaty paradox’.

Ardbeg has been called “as close to perfection as makes no difference,” by whisky connoisseurs. Proof then, that Ardbeg truly deserves its incredible reputation. It’s a whisky that’s worshipped around the world. In the past ten years, six different Ardbeg expressions have won prestigious titles including World Whisky of the Year, Scotch Whisky of the Year and World’s Best Single Malt.