Ardbeg 1993 vintage matured in first fill sherry butts. Bottled 2005 by Gordon & Mac Phail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. Rare Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Ardbeg Ardbeg Distillery was established in Ardbeg on the Kildalton Peninsular on the Isle of Islay in 1815 by John Mc Dougal. Ardbeg Distillery draws soft peaty water from Loch Uigeadail & Loch Airigh nam Beist up amongst the hills behind the distillery. Ardbeg Distillery is a participant in the world famous Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt & Music. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor center which offers Ardbeg Distillery tours & serves delicious Scottish fare in the Ardbeg Cafe. Rich & full flavoured with a sweet phenolic character, balanced with some spice & herbal notes & a salty edge.