Ardbeg Distillery
Ardbeg Distillery
AboutArdbeg Distillery
John Macdougall licensed Ardbeg in 1815 on Islay’s rocky southern coast. Production stopped in 1981, resumed on a small scale in 1989 and closed again in 1991, before the Glenmorangie Company bought the distillery and restored full-time production in 1997.
Ardbeg uses peated malt and water from Loch Uigeadail, with fermentation in Oregon pine vats followed by copper-pot distillation. A purifier returns heavier vapours to the spirit still for redistillation, helping bring fruit and floral notes alongside the smoke. Bourbon casks form the foundation of maturation, with other types also used across the range.
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Fresh herbs and vanilla rise through a firm current of Islay peat smoke. The palate is bold and savoury, bringing cracked black pepper, honey-glazed ham and a measured touch of brine, while cocoa and fudge gather on the long finish. Serve neat or with a few drops of water to open the smoke. A strong partner for smoked salmon, blue cheese, charcuterie or dark chocolate.
Ardbeg Perpetuum 2015 Limited Edition
Scottish Whisky
Tar, soot and pine resin lead a mellow yet unmistakably peated nose, followed by dark chocolate, treacle toffee, coffee grounds and nutty oak. A splash of water reveals briny sea spray, lime and fresh resinous lift. The palate remains robust, smoky and savoury, with spice and a creamy texture carrying the finish. Serve neat, with water alongside.
Ardbeg Dark Cove 2016 Limited Edition
Scottish Whisky
Ex-bourbon whisky and a heart of dark sherry-cask spirit create a brooding Islay profile. Dark chocolate, treacle toffee and coffee meet earthy smoke, distant bonfires and oaky spice, with orange and dried fruit bringing controlled sweetness. The palate is rich and savoury, finishing with lingering peat and sherry depth. Serve neat, adding a few drops of water to open the aromatics.
Ardbeg Anthology 14 Year Old The Unicorn’s Tale Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Rich and aromatic, with baked banana bread, treacle and sponge pudding opening into cedar smoke, tropical fruit and eucalyptus. The palate shifts toward lime and sweet peach, followed by smoked fruit, baked bread, aniseed and a firm thread of peat. Soft malt and nutmeg add balance. The finish is long and smoky, leaving menthol, clove, camphor and seasoned wood.