Given the success & cult like fan base that Ardbeg has recently enjoyed it is almost impossible to imagine that the distillery was closed, on & off, for 15 years until it was purchased by Glenmorangie. Sitting on the southern coast line the current distillery was founded in 1815, the original was destroyed by excise men. The Ardbeg spirit still is fitted with a purifier which many believe accounts for its fruity, zesty character. A phenomenon since the Advance Committee Release sold out in a matter of hours in January 2009. This is the peatiest Ardbeg ever at over 100ppm. Nose: Incredible aroma, finest top quality tequila, toffee, vanilla. Quite sweet, youthful. Peaty, but not what you'd expected. Floral, dry. Palate: Mescal, chili, smoked paprika, medicinal, huge peat. Very big fruit, sweet. Finish: Massive spices, peppercorns, charcoal, chilli, nutmeg. ...

Named for the winged beast said to inhabit the island of Islay, The Harpy’s Tale is the first edition in Ardbeg’s Anthology Series. This 13-year-old whisky was matured in ex-Sauternes & ex-bourbon casks & has the distillery’s distinctive oily texture, with aromas of olive, smoked sage, carbolic soap & burnt cream on the nose, alongside sweet peat, dried apricots & eucalyptus oil on the palate. ...

Ardbeg Twenty Something is a rare limited edition Committee bottling from 23 long years ago. The nearest thing to being able ...

A brand new release from Ardbeg, bursting with fruty flavour with Ardbeg's disting peat & smoke. Distilled 22 years ago, when the future of the Ardbeg distillery still hung in the balance, this whisky was produced in the hope that one day, Ardbeg would once again flourish, & the whisky would be shared with the world! Well, here it is
- a tribute to the momentus moment when a handful of faithful believers decided to keep Ardbeg alive! Nose: Fresh green apples with a sweet tang. Palate: Vanilla, toffee & aniseed rolled into one
- oh, & smoke! Finish: Apple crumble & vanilla, more fruit & yes, the peat!

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The Ardbeg Very Young is the first release of spirit produced at the distillery after the Glenmorangie takeover in 1997. This was produced in 1998 & bottled in 2004 at cask strength. Its the first part in the Young series & now very collectable & rare. Nose: Very peaty & spicy. Notes of cut hay, fresh herbs, smoke, kippers. Hints of the coast, lime juice, coal tar. Palate: Rich & thick. Very malty, hints of salinity, very phenolic, black pepper, chilli, digestive biscuits. Huge & intense. Finish: Smoky, spicy, peaty. Tarmac on a hot day. Some caramel sweetness & citrus. ...

A single cask release from Wemyss Malts this release of Ardmore 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has the alluring name of Tuxedo Black. ...

Ardmore 16-Year-Old 2005 Yellow Edition is a high-quality, limited edition release with distinctive characteristics.  At 16 ...

Ardmore 2003 18 Year Old Old Particular Single Malt Scotch Whisky Douglas Laing ...

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1997 Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & Mac Phail)
- 70cl 58.3% ...

is an exceptional release that showcases the Ardmore distillery’s signature peatiness in a more mature & refined context. The whisky is likely to appeal to both peat lovers & those seeking complexity in a well-aged whisky. The relatively higher ABV of 49.6% ensures that the full character of the whisky is preserved, giving it depth & a full expression of its flavor profile without being too overpowering. Given its age, rarity, & the reputation of the Xtra Old Particular range, the Ardmore 25-Year-Old 1998 is likely to be a limited edition release, making it a collector’s item. If you're lucky enough to find it, expect a premium price, reflecting both its age & the exclusivity of the bottling. ...